Empire Academy Inc
Does Empire Academy Inc have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 13 child-care citations for Empire Academy Inc in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 3 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that caregivers have grabbed child as a way to redirect behavior.
- High
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation it was found that children were required to do 'wall sits' as a form of punishment for behavior.
- High
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
When evaluating the child safety alarm on the transportation van, the alarm did not work and the device appears to not be active. The driver communicated the alarm does not work and needs to be replaced.
Show 10 earlier citations
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection, it was found that the annual fire inspection was not conducted. The last inspection was conducted as 6/16/23.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have fire marshal inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
- Medium High
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Operation has not had a qualified director designated at the operation since March 2025. Operation was required to have a director designated by 04/04/2025 and has not met this timeline.
- Medium High
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the infants in care were not receiving prompt attention to their needs, such as feeding or diapering.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have sanitation inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
- Medium
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
During the investigation it was found that parents are not given access to enter the operation's back room, at will, during operational hours while their child is in care.
- Medium
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
It was found that a former employee and former director who are no longer associated with the operation were not made inactive within 7 days of leaving.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file did not have any health statement nor any choice checked in health statement section of the admission form.
- Medium
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
A former director was not inactivated within 7 days of no longer being associated with the operation.
- Medium
746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
It was found that no qualified temporary director was designated during the director's absence starting March.
This facility in context
Other records in HARRIS County, TX
Child-care facilities in the same county with a state citation record.
- Twinkle Wonders School of Learning — HOUSTON
- Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood — HOUSTON
- Sharpstown KinderCare — HOUSTON
- Academy of Little Achievers, LLC — HOUSTON
- Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave — HOUSTON
- Itty Bitty Tots In Training — HOUSTON
- Bright Start Learning Academy — HUMBLE
- Ds Heart to Heart — HUMBLE
See all child-care records in HOUSTON, TX →
Connect with a participating attorney
A participating attorney in this network may contact you directly about this child-care facility record. We do not promise a specific outcome or timeframe.
We never ask for your Social Security number, date of birth, home address, or medical records.
Strict time limits can apply to taking legal action — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.
- Texas HHSC CCR — https://data.texas.gov
Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.