Whiz Kids Playhouse

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77070
Street address: 16610 Charterstone Dr
Phone: (281) 376-9955
Capacity: 149
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 AM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 1, 2020
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

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 5 cited deficiencies dated February 1, 2024 to December 10, 2025 (2 High, 1 Medium High, 2 Medium risk). Correction status: 3 corrected at inspection, 2 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible (746.2426(a)(2))
Cited December 2, 2025 (correction date recorded: December 2, 2025; correction verified December 10, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A 5-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
High risk · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device (746.2426(a)(1))
Cited February 1, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A two-month-old infant was observed sleeping in an electric swing.
Medium High risk · Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach (746.3501(6))
Cited December 10, 2025 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Clorox wipes, a Lysol spray bottle, and extra diaper supplies were on the diaper-changing surface within children's reach.
Medium risk · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission (746.611(b))
Cited December 10, 2025 (correction date recorded: December 31, 2025; correction verified December 10, 2025).
What the record describes: A child's file did not have a current health statement available for review during the inspection.
Medium risk · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name (746.4503(b))
Cited February 1, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: A numbered nap cot did not match the list of children's names posted on the wall in the school-age classroom.

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 5 cited deficiencies for Whiz Kids Playhouse in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 1 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-12.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	1
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
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

2025-12-10 · 746.611(b) · Medium

Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-31

2025-12-10 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High

Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.

Corrected at inspection

2025-12-02 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-02

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2025-12-10 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-12-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.
2025-12-10 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-31. Correction verified: 2025-12-10.
One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.
2025-12-02 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-02. Correction verified: 2025-12-10.
A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.
2024-02-01 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.
2024-02-01 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The nap cot with number labeled was observed not match with the list of the children names posted on the wall in the Schoolers classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and updated the list of the children names.
2023-05-02 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
2023-04-26 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-23. Correction verified: 2023-05-26.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.
2023-04-26 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-23. Correction verified: 2023-05-26.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.
2023-02-09 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-09. Correction verified: 2023-03-16.
Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.
2023-02-09 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-09. Correction verified: 2023-02-09.
One employee with background check status "Inactive" since 8/10/2022 was observed present in the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
2022-10-22 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-27.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
2022-07-19 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
2022-03-03 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
2022-03-03 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-10. Correction verified: 2022-03-03.
The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.
2022-03-03 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-24. Correction verified: 2022-03-04.
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
2022-03-03 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-24. Correction verified: 2022-03-03.
The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.
2022-02-08 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-08. Correction verified: 2022-03-01.
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
2022-01-20 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-02. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
2021-12-14 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
2021-12-14 · 746.1013(a)(4) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
2021-12-14 · 746.1203(7) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
2021-10-29 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
2021-10-27 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-26.
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.
2021-10-27 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-26.
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
2021-10-27 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-26.
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.
2021-10-25 · 746.501(b)(1) · Medium Low
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-02.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.
2021-10-25 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-02.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1342321

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.