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Westchase Academy

Child care center · 10085 WESTPARK DR STE D, Houston, TX 77042-5928 · License 546102

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 129. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (240)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishments have been utilized by staff.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Grass has grown into the pebble loosefill, creating a firm surface that reduces the loose fills efficacy.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
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.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical information forms used, containing emergency medical information were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Baseboard trim was observed hanging off the wall near a door.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection on file has expired and a new one has been schedule for November 3rd 2025.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Two booster seats were being used that had expired in 2015.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A ten month old child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for parents were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.
4 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
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.
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
A television was observed to be on while no children were in the room. This was seen twice.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
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.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on information obtained during an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a parent was not provided with an incident report.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the 12 to 24 months old classroom. One of the ceiling was missing. Picture was taken.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Transportation binder did not have a list of all children being transported.
Yes
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on the operation's transportation van does not work. The van is used to transport children to and from school.
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 evidence obtained during the investigation school age students are left unsupervised.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
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.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by hitting a child/ren with their hand and a ruler.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Based on investigation documentation CPR training for a caregiver was conducted online through National CPR foundation.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance coverage is not available for review. The liability insurance coverage expired on 9/10/2022.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on information obtained during an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a parent was not provided with an incident report.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection on file has expired and a new one has been schedule for November 3rd 2025.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Two booster seats were being used that had expired in 2015.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Transportation binder did not have a list of all children being transported.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
A television was observed to be on while no children were in the room. This was seen twice.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on the operation's transportation van does not work. The van is used to transport children to and from school.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for parents were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Baseboard trim was observed hanging off the wall near a door.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
4 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
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.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance coverage is not available for review. The liability insurance coverage expired on 9/10/2022.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishments have been utilized by staff.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
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.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Grass has grown into the pebble loosefill, creating a firm surface that reduces the loose fills efficacy.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Based on investigation documentation CPR training for a caregiver was conducted online through National CPR foundation.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A ten month old child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
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 evidence obtained during the investigation school age students are left unsupervised.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by hitting a child/ren with their hand and a ruler.
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
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.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical information forms used, containing emergency medical information were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the 12 to 24 months old classroom. One of the ceiling was missing. Picture was taken.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.
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 evidence obtained during the investigation school age students are left unsupervised.
4 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
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.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance coverage is not available for review. The liability insurance coverage expired on 9/10/2022.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Two booster seats were being used that had expired in 2015.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Grass has grown into the pebble loosefill, creating a firm surface that reduces the loose fills efficacy.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the 12 to 24 months old classroom. One of the ceiling was missing. Picture was taken.
2 746.303(b) - 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.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on information obtained during an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a parent was not provided with an incident report.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on the operation's transportation van does not work. The van is used to transport children to and from school.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
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.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Baseboard trim was observed hanging off the wall near a door.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical information forms used, containing emergency medical information were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishments have been utilized by staff.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
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.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for parents were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Transportation binder did not have a list of all children being transported.
Yes
4 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
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.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by hitting a child/ren with their hand and a ruler.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection on file has expired and a new one has been schedule for November 3rd 2025.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A ten month old child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Based on investigation documentation CPR training for a caregiver was conducted online through National CPR foundation.
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
A television was observed to be on while no children were in the room. This was seen twice.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.
4 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
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.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Two booster seats were being used that had expired in 2015.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
A television was observed to be on while no children were in the room. This was seen twice.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical information forms used, containing emergency medical information were missing for four of the nine children being transported.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
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.
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 evidence obtained during the investigation school age students are left unsupervised.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes

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

Inspections (96)

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

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