2026-03-17 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Broken glass, car parts, car tools and exposed nails in wood were observed on the playground
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-31
Prestige Academy
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Houston / Harris / 77035
- Street address
- 6570 W Bellfort St
- Phone
- (713) 777-7393
- Capacity
- 110
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- October 1, 2015
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies
State records list 31 cited deficiencies dated October 17, 2023 to March 17, 2026 (2 High, 17 Medium High, 9 Medium, 3 Low risk). Correction status: 6 corrected at inspection, 25 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
- High risk · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions (746.5625(b))
Cited March 17, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 31, 2026; correction verified March 27, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two vehicles used to transport children did not have working child safety alarms. - High risk · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions (745.635(3))
Cited April 11, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 11, 2024; correction verified April 11, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An employee with a provisional background check with conditions was transporting children. - Medium High risk · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering (746.3417(3))
Cited March 17, 2026 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child did not wash their hands after a diaper change. - Medium High risk · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards (746.3701)
Cited March 17, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 31, 2026; correction verified March 27, 2026).
What the record describes: Broken glass, car parts, car tools, and exposed nails in wood were observed on the playground. - Medium High risk · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional (746.3819)
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 8, 2025; correction verified April 28, 2025).
What the record describes: One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a health care professional. - Medium High risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care (746.801(11))
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 15, 2025; correction verified April 29, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report. - Medium High risk · Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion (746.501(a)(8))
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 1, 2025; correction verified April 25, 2025).
What the record describes: The operational policies did not include rules about suspension or expulsion. - Medium High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages (746.1205(a)(3))
Cited February 18, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2025; correction verified March 14, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver did not know the youngest infant's age. The caregiver said the child was 4 months old, but the child was 9 months old. - Medium High risk · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets (746.2409(a)(2))
Cited February 18, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 21, 2025; correction verified March 14, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Infants were observed in cribs without snug-fitting sheets. - Medium High risk · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System (746.631(a))
Cited February 18, 2025 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Documentation showing that children were signed into care in the infant and toddler room was not available when requested. - Medium High risk · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current (746.613(b))
Cited April 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: May 10, 2024; correction verified April 30, 2024).
What the record describes: One out of four children's files reviewed did not contain a copy of the child's immunization records. - Medium High risk · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered (746.3701(1))
Cited April 26, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: An electrical outlet in the children's bathroom was uncovered. - Medium High risk · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion (746.1107(2))
Cited April 25, 2024 (correction date recorded: May 9, 2024; correction verified May 6, 2024; technical assistance given); April 4, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 19, 2024; correction verified April 25, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe two employees whose files did not contain high school diplomas or equivalent credentials. - Medium High risk · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface (746.3503(a))
Cited April 11, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Diaper-changing mats in the infant room and another classroom had tears. - Medium High risk · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner (746.3407(8))
Cited April 11, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The trash can in the room for children ages 18–24 months had no lid. Dirty diapers in the can were accessible to children. - Medium High risk · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment (746.3407)
Cited April 4, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 19, 2024; correction verified April 25, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: There were holes in the wall below the hall bathroom sink and in a wall outside a restroom stall. A toilet seat in a bathroom stall was broken, and dead bugs were found in different areas of the operation. - Medium High risk · One Seat Belt Per Person (746.5613)
Cited April 4, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 19, 2024; correction verified April 25, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A seat belt was broken in the van used to transport children. - Medium High risk · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean (746.3407(9))
Cited October 17, 2023 (correction date recorded: December 15, 2023; correction verified December 18, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Classroom and bathroom floors had multiple damaged spots, doorknobs were broken, and kitchen cabinets had damaged areas. - Medium risk · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two (746.2207(a))
Cited March 17, 2026 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Children under the age of two were observed watching television. - Medium risk · Children's Records - Admission Information (746.603(a)(2))
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 8, 2025; correction verified April 28, 2025).
What the record describes: Records for two children lacked medical emergency authorization signatures, records for three children lacked emergency contact addresses, and records for two children lacked health statements. - Medium risk · Required Personnel Records (746.901)
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 8, 2025; correction verified April 25, 2025).
What the record describes: Employee records were missing Form 2985 for three employees, translated education documentation for one employee, and employee enrollment information for two employees. - Medium risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report (746.801(13))
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 15, 2025; correction verified April 30, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a current gas inspection report. - Medium risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions (746.801(2))
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 1, 2025; correction verified April 28, 2025).
What the record describes: Infant feeding instructions did not have current signatures. - Medium risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance (746.801(6))
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 1, 2025; correction verified May 25, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a copy of the letter sent to parents about not carrying insurance. - Medium risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records (746.801(8))
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 1, 2025; correction verified April 28, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation did not have current playground maintenance checks. - Medium risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report (746.801(12))
Cited April 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 15, 2025; correction verified May 28, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection report. - Medium risk · Crib Activities (746.2425)
Cited February 18, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2025; correction verified March 14, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Infants were observed awake in their cribs throughout the inspection. - Low risk · Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) (746.1105(3))
Cited March 17, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 31, 2026; correction verified March 27, 2026).
What the record describes: One out of seven staff members did not have a notarized affidavit available for review. - Low risk · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program (746.611(a)(1))
Cited April 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: May 10, 2024; correction verified April 30, 2024).
What the record describes: The narrative states that two out of four children's files reviewed contained a health care statement. - Low risk · Documentation of Training Requirements - Length (746.1329(b)(6))
Cited October 17, 2023 (correction date recorded: December 15, 2023; correction verified December 15, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Certificates for training provided by the director did not list training hours for multiple topics. They also did not state how the trainer was qualified.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Summary of the record
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 31 cited deficiencies for Prestige Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 17 Medium High, 9 Medium, 3 Low).
Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-27.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 17 |
| Medium | 9 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 3 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
Recent citations in the summary window
2026-03-17 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under the age of two were observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.
Corrected at inspection
2026-03-17 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not wash their hands after having diaper changed. This was corrected when during the inspection when I observed the caregiver wash the child's hands
Corrected at inspection
Full citation history from HHSC (42)
2026-03-17 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-31. Correction verified: 2026-03-27.
Two vehicles used for transportation does not have a working child safety alarm
2026-03-17 · 746.1105(3) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-31. Correction verified: 2026-03-27.
One out of seven staff members did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
2026-03-17 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child did not wash their hands after having diaper changed. This was corrected when during the inspection when I observed the caregiver wash the child's hands
2026-03-17 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children under the age of two were observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.
2026-03-17 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-31. Correction verified: 2026-03-27.
Broken glass, car parts, car tools and exposed nails in wood were observed on the playground
2025-04-24 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-08. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food allergy emergency plan, signed by a health care professional.
2025-04-24 · 746.801(13) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-15. Correction verified: 2025-04-30.
Operation does not have a current gas inspection report.
2025-04-24 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-08. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
The following information were missing on reviewed records: Two children were missing Medica emergency authorization signatures, three chldren were missing emergency contact addresses, two children were missing health statements.
2025-04-24 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Operation does not have current playground maintenance checks.
2025-04-24 · 746.801(12) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-15. Correction verified: 2025-05-28.
Operation does not have a current sanitation inspection report.
2025-04-24 · 746.501(a)(8) · Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: 2025-04-25.
Operational Policies do not have rules regarding suspension or eexpulsion.
2025-04-24 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-08. Correction verified: 2025-04-25.
The following was missing in employee records. Three employees are missing form 2985, One employee is missing translated education, 2 employees are missing employee enrollment information.
2025-04-24 · 746.801(6) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: 2025-05-25.
Operation does not have a copy of the letter sent to parents regarding not carrying insurance.
2025-04-24 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-15. Correction verified: 2025-04-29.
Operation did not have a recent and current fire marshal inspection report.
2025-04-24 · 746.801(2) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Feeding instructions for infants did not have current signatures.
2025-02-18 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-18. Correction verified: 2025-03-14.
A caregiver did not the age of the youngest infant. The caregiver stated the child was 4 months old but the child was 9 months old.
2025-02-18 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-03-14.
Infants were observed in cribs that did not contain snug fitted sheets.
2025-02-18 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-02-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Documentation showing children were signed into care in the infant and toddler room was not available upon request.
2025-02-18 · 746.2425 · Medium
Crib Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-18. Correction verified: 2025-03-14.
Infants were observed awake in their cribs throughout the inspection.
2024-04-26 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An electircal outlet located in the children's bathroom is not covered.
2024-04-26 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-10. Correction verified: 2024-04-30.
2 out of 4 children's files evaulated did contain a health care statement.
2024-04-26 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-10. Correction verified: 2024-04-30.
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunications.
2024-04-25 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-09. Correction verified: 2024-05-06.
Follow Up-4/25/2024-Neither employee has gotten their high school diplomas or equivalent. Both employees will not be caring for children and only doing cleaning and cooking duties until Licensing receives copies of high school diplomas or equivalent. There were two employees who did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in their files.
2024-04-11 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The diaper changing mats in the 18-24mo old room and the infant room had tears. Photos were taken. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by covering the tears with tape until the new mats come in.
2024-04-11 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The trash can in the 18-24 mo olds room did not have a lid. There were dirty diapers in the can that were accessible to children. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspecction by replacing the trash can.
2024-04-11 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-11. Correction verified: 2024-04-11.
It was found during the inspection that there was an employee with a provisional background check with conditions who was transporting children. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by using a different employee to transport who had current transportation training and a current Driver's License.
2024-04-04 · 746.5613 · Medium High
One Seat Belt Per Person
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-19. Correction verified: 2024-04-25.
There was a broken seat belt in the van that transports children.
2024-04-04 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-19. Correction verified: 2024-04-25.
There were two employees who did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in their files.
2024-04-04 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-19. Correction verified: 2024-04-25.
During the inspection it was found that there was a hole in the wall below the hall bathroom sink, another wall on the outside of a restroom stall that has a hole, a broken toilet seat in a bathroom stall and dead bugs in different areas of the operation. Photos were taken.
2023-10-17 · 746.1329(b)(6) · Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: 2023-12-15.
There is sufficient found during the investigation to prove that training certificates provided for training done by the director do not have hours listed for multiple topics provided. It also does not include how the trainer is qualified.
2023-10-17 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: 2023-12-18.
There is sufficient evidence to prove that there are multiple damaged spots on the floor in classrooms and bathrooms, broken doorknobs, and other damaged areas in the cabinets in the kitchen that present hazards to children.
2023-05-17 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-26. Correction verified: 2023-05-26.
Two personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.
2023-05-17 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-05-26.
One personnel record was lacking a notarized affidavit.
2023-05-17 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-05-19.
The Director and caregiver that transports were lacking current transportation training.
2023-05-17 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-22. Correction verified: 2023-05-26.
The operation's vehicle had an expired registration sticker. The registration expired April 2023.
2022-08-22 · 746.3505(b) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During a follow up inspection, this was re-cited as a caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper. Note: Proper hand washing is necessary to help prevent spreading germs around.
2022-08-22 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-09-02.
It was observed that a caregiver placed a child in a swing, then secured the safety straps while the infant was sleeping. Note: This was addressed during the inspection when the caregiver removed the infant and placed them in a crib. Discussed infants cannot sleep in any type of restrictive devices including swings, high chairs, car seats etc.
2022-08-08 · 746.3505(b) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-08. Correction verified: 2022-08-22.
During the inspection a caregiver changed a child's diaper and sat the child in a swing before washing the child's hands. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands afterwards during the inspections.
2022-08-08 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-08. Correction verified: 2022-08-22.
During the inspection, the infant room was observed to be over ratio by 2 children. One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom who were between the ages of 5 to 11 months old. The Child to Caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The director removed 2 children from this classroom during the walk through.
2022-08-01 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-08. Correction verified: 2022-08-22.
The diaper changing mat was not sanitized after a caregiver had changed a child's diaper in the infant room. Note: This was discussed during the inspection with the daycare.
2022-05-19 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-02. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection conducted since 11/12/20.
2022-03-14 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1176044
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.