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Hope's Children Academy

Child care center · 8500 COOK RD STE H, Houston, TX 77072-3944 · License 1524693

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 80. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
3 746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
Yes
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
3 746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
Yes
3 746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
3 746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Yes
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Yes
3 746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Yes
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
3 746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training files for director and driver were not available for review.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.
3 746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (56)

56 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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