My Children's Choice Academy
Does My Children's Choice Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 40 child-care citations for My Children's Choice Academy in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 7 are recorded at the High level and 22 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 7 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2426(a)(2) - 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
11 month old was observed to be asleep in a bouncer for approximately 5 minutes, caregivers pointed towards the child and walked passed them several times before removing the child and placing them in a crib.
- High
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher was not observed to be secured in the van.
- High
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
First-aid kit was observed to be missing antiseptic, tweezers, gloves, and a thermometer. Note: corrected at inspection missing items were placed in the first-aid kit.
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- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 3m, 7m, 10m, and 11m was observed with a blanket in their crib. The 11m old was also observed drinking a bottle in their crib.
- High
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation's capacity is 48 .There were 56 children in care during the inspection.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
3 children did not have immunization records for licensing to view.
- High
745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
There was a person without a background check from an outside agency providing services to a 3 year child. Note: The background check rules were discussed with the director and the provider left immediately.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8mo-17mos old. The specified age group was 12-17mo. The caregiver was over ratio by 1
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two caregivers without documentation of previous experience did not have 24hr of pre-service training available for review.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver failed to wash hands after diapering 2 children.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Caregiver failed to wash the hands of 2 infants after diapering.
- Medium High
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
2 recalled boppies were seen in the infant room. Note: Children's product certification was observed to be completed and up to date
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toddler room was seen with a peeling baseboard. The bottom of the wired fence has sharp edges poking out and is in reach of the children.
- Medium High
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a plan on file.
- Medium High
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Seatbelt in the back passenger side of the van was stuck and could not be used.
- Medium High
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver that transports children did not have the required transportation training.
- Medium High
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver in the infant room did not have the required SIDS training.
- Medium High
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
There were no infant daily report sheets available to review.
- Medium High
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
I observed children not washing their hands before snack time.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed with 9 children and SAG 0-11m.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The driver for the facility did not have current transportation training available for licensing to review.
- Medium High
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One medication for a child enrolled was not properly labeled with the child's name and date of entry into the facility. This was corrected during the inspection and withdrawn from medication box and given back to parent.
- Medium High
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The caregiver left the classroom and opened the door for the inspector.
- Medium High
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
It is determined during an investigation, children were observed to be out of control.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An electrical outlet in the toddler room was missing an outlet cover. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There were several rooms that had chipped paint on the walls.
- Medium High
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Children in the 2's classroom were observed running around and crawling under the table.
- Medium High
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
There were 9 children in the infant room, but 8 were signed in. There were 13 children in the 2 year old room and none of the children were signed in. There were 18 children in the 2-4 year old room, but only 13 were signed in. Note: This was corrected by the caregivers during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several classrooms had chipped paint on the walls.
- Medium
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director did not have hazardous materials or food allergy response training.
- Medium
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
An infant was observed sitting in a chair unstrapped.
- Medium
746.2605(1)(B) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Used Independently
The pre-k room was observed not having intrest areas for the children.
- Medium
746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
The pre-k room was not observed to have enough toys to prevent competing.
- Medium
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
The toddler room was seen with toys out of reach of the children.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
I observed children under the age of 2 watching tv. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by turning the tv off.
- Medium
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Two classrooms were observed not having a number chart to match the numbers labeled on the cots. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with a chart made to match the numbers on the cots.
- Medium
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out 4 staff files reviewed did not have copy of education available for licensing to review.
- Medium
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director is missing HASA topics in annual training. 1. SIDS 2. Medication Administration 3. Discipline and guidance
- Medium
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
3 infants were observed in feeding chairs that did not have the safety straps attached.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding instructions for 6 infants in care have never been updated.
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