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Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston

Child care center · 5200 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77004-5808 · License 1553742

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 31. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.
3 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.
Yes
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.
3 746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.
Yes
3 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.
Yes
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.
4 746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.
4 746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
3 746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.
3 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.
Yes
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.
Yes
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.
Yes
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.
4 746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.
3 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.
4 746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.
Yes
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
3 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.
Yes
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.
Yes
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.
3 746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.
3 746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.
5 746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.
Yes

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

Inspections (32)

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

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