America's Choice Children's Center
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77088 ยท Texas operation #1646841
Record summary
5 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 7 inspections); last inspection Jan 30, 2026.
1 of 5 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 8116 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77088
- Phone
- (281) 445-2221
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 23, 2017; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Dora Garcia-Garduno
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jan 30, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Employees' attendance records must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance"
Inspector's note: The director's attendance records were not available during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 5, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The operation successfully repaired the playground gate; however, the old replaced gate was left leaning against the fence in the play area. CCR also observed broken concrete, a rug that had bunched up, and a broken scooter in the play area, all of which were accessible to the children.
Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Nov 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 15, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 24, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified by the state Oct 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 21, 2024: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.
State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"
Inspector's note: A group of children specified age group 12-17 months old the caregiver allowed children to watch a video on a tablet that was hanging on the wall while children waited for lunch. Corrected: When the caregiver turned it off and read a book to the children.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: America's Choice Children's Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1646841.
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