Westchase Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77042
Street address: 10085 Westpark Dr Ste D
Phone: (713) 783-2520
Capacity: 129
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 22, 2000
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 14 cited deficiencies dated June 10, 2024 to October 21, 2025 (5 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age (746.2415(b))
Cited September 10, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 20, 2024; correction verified October 2, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A ten month old child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
High risk · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information (746.5617(a)(2))
Cited September 10, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 20, 2024; correction verified October 2, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Emergency medical information forms were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
High risk · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child (746.5617(a)(4))
Cited September 10, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 20, 2024; correction verified October 2, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Parents’ emergency telephone numbers were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
High risk · Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children (746.5617(a)(1))
Cited September 10, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The transportation binder did not have a list of all children being transported.
High risk · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity (746.1205(a)(4))
Cited June 10, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 1, 2024; correction verified July 19, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Evidence gathered during an investigation indicated that school-age children were left unsupervised.
Medium High risk · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal (746.5101(b))
Cited October 21, 2025 (correction date recorded: November 10, 2025; correction verified November 4, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The fire inspection on file had expired, and a new inspection was scheduled for November 3rd 2025.
Medium High risk · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean (746.3407(9))
Cited November 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: December 10, 2024; correction verified December 27, 2024).
What the record describes: Baseboard trim was hanging off the wall near a door.
Medium High risk · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired (746.4751(c))
Cited November 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: December 10, 2024; correction verified December 27, 2024).
What the record describes: Grass had grown into the loose pebbles, creating a firm surface that reduced the effectiveness of the loose fill.
Medium High risk · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat (746.5607(d))
Cited August 28, 2024 (correction date recorded: October 25, 2024; correction verified November 22, 2024).
What the record describes: A driver stated that a child under 13 had ridden in the transport vehicle’s front passenger seat during transportation from school.
Medium High risk · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident (746.5607(b))
Cited August 28, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Two booster seats that expired in 2015 were being used.
Medium High risk · One Seat Belt Per Person (746.5613)
Cited August 28, 2024 (correction date recorded: October 25, 2024; correction verified November 22, 2024).
What the record describes: A driver stated that they would secure 4 children in a three-person third-row bench while transporting children from an elementary school back to the child care operation.
Medium risk · Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use (746.2207(c)(6))
Cited November 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: November 26, 2024; correction verified December 27, 2024).
What the record describes: A television was observed on while no children were in the room. This was observed twice.
Medium risk · Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent (746.707)
Cited June 10, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 5, 2024; correction verified July 19, 2024).
What the record describes: Evidence gathered during an investigation indicated that a parent was not provided with an incident report.
Medium Low risk · Report Number of Employees (746.303(b))
Cited January 28, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 30, 2025; correction verified January 28, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation had not reported its staffing changes for 2024 by the January 15, 2025 due date.

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

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for Westchase Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2025-10-21.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	5
Medium High	6
Medium	2
Medium Low	1
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

2025-10-21 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High

Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Fire inspection on file has expired and a new one has been schedule for November 3rd 2025.

Correction date recorded: 2025-11-10

2025-01-28 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low

Report Number of Employees

Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.

Correction date recorded: 2025-01-30

2024-11-26 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

Baseboard trim was observed hanging off the wall near a door.

Correction date recorded: 2024-12-10

Full citation history from HHSC (30)

2025-10-21 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-10. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
Fire inspection on file has expired and a new one has been schedule for November 3rd 2025.
2025-01-28 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-30. Correction verified: 2025-01-28.
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
2024-11-26 · 746.2207(c)(6) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-26. Correction verified: 2024-12-27.
A television was observed to be on while no children were in the room. This was seen twice.
2024-11-26 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-10. Correction verified: 2024-12-27.
Grass has grown into the pebble loosefill, creating a firm surface that reduces the loose fills efficacy.
2024-11-26 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-10. Correction verified: 2024-12-27.
Baseboard trim was observed hanging off the wall near a door.
2024-09-10 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-10-02.
A ten month old child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
2024-09-10 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Transportation binder did not have a list of all children being transported.
2024-09-10 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-10-02.
Emergency medical information forms used, containing emergency medical information were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
2024-09-10 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-10-02.
Emergency telephone numbers for parents were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
2024-08-28 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two booster seats were being used that had expired in 2015.
2024-08-28 · 746.5613 · Medium High
One Seat Belt Per Person
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-11-22.
Driver stated that she would secure 4 children in a three-person third row bench in her transport vehicle when transporting children from an elementary school back to the operation.
2024-08-28 · 746.5607(d) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-11-22.
Driver for operation stated that she has put a child under the age of 13 in the front passenger seat of the transport vehicle when transporting children from school.
2024-06-10 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-19.
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation school age students are left unsupervised.
2024-06-10 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-05. Correction verified: 2024-07-19.
Based on information obtained during an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a parent was not provided with an incident report.
2023-07-11 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-21. Correction verified: 2023-07-14.
The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.
2023-07-11 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-21. Correction verified: 2023-07-14.
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
2023-07-11 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-21. Correction verified: 2023-07-14.
In the 12 to 24 months old classroom. One of the ceiling was missing. Picture was taken.
2023-02-14 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-28. Correction verified: 2023-03-17.
Based on investigation documentation CPR training for a caregiver was conducted online through National CPR foundation.
2023-02-14 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-14. Correction verified: 2023-03-29.
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishments have been utilized by staff.
2022-11-30 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-02. Correction verified: 2022-12-02.
The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.
2022-11-30 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-05. Correction verified: 2022-12-05.
A child with a diagnosed food allergy and requires an epipen has a food allergy form on file at the operation however, the form is not signed by the healthcare professional and the child's parent.
2022-11-30 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were no covers in the electrical outlets in the 2yr-3yr old classroom. The electrical outlets are accessible to the children. Photos were taken. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
2022-11-30 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-07. Correction verified: 2022-12-22.
There is a broken wooden fence that contains protruding nails laying in the walkway the children use to enter and exit the playground area. There is also a broken gate that allows children to exit into the back of other businesses that are connected to the operation. There is also trash, a broken lamp, a paint bucket filled with water, and paint roller brushes laying in the walkway where the children use to enter and exit the playground area. Children were observed utilizing this area to go and from the playground during the inspection. Photos were taken.
2022-10-06 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-07.
The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.
2022-10-06 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
Proof of liability insurance coverage is not available for review. The liability insurance coverage expired on 9/10/2022.
2022-08-12 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-22. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver put a lit cigarette lighter to a child's forehead. Sufficient evidence confirmed the caregiver keeps a cigarette lighter in their possession while at the operation.
2022-08-12 · 746.2805(4) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-22. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by hitting a child/ren with their hand and a ruler.
2022-08-12 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-22. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. A caregiver demonstrated a pattern of hitting children when they do not follow directions.
2021-12-06 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-10.
The child safety alarm on the operation's transportation van does not work. The van is used to transport children to and from school.
2021-12-06 · 746.501(a)(9) · High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operational policy handbook is missing the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old. Note: The Director added the safe sleep policy to the operational policy handbook during the inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=163137

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.