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My Children's Choice Academy

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77057 · Texas operation #1643406

Record summary

6 high-risk · 23 total

6 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (23 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Aug 27, 2026.

1 of 23 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.

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Details

Address
3100 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77057
Phone
(713) 360-7775
Website
www.childrenschoiceacademy.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Sat, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jun 28, 2017; the permit has conditions
Director
Mayyadah Al-Hamawendi
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care

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

Aug 27, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 25, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk The total number of children, both at and away from the center, must stay within capacity.

State rule 746.201(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity"

Inspector's note: Observed 11 children ages 16m and younger present at the operation. The infant capacity is for 10 children.

Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 13, 2026: Inspection

6 citations.

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.

State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"

Inspector's note: Observed the transportation van without an operable electronic child safety alarm.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: One out of the six children files reviewed did not have the authorization for emergency medical attention box completed.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must be held for feeding through 6 months.

State rule 746.2419(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months"

Inspector's note: Observed a caregiver feeding a 5m old a bottle, while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: Observed brown ceiling tiles in the toddler restroom.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Child safety seats must not be expired or damaged in an accident.

State rule 746.5607(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident"

Inspector's note: Observed expired car seats in the transportation van.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: Two out of six children files reviewed did not have the emergency contact address.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026.

Jan 5, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Dec 23, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Sep 26, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 5, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: 1 caregiver was observed with 6 infants 8mo-17mos old. The specified age group was 12-17mo. The caregiver was over ratio by 1

Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025.

Aug 19, 2025: Inspection

15 citations.

High risk A sleeping infant must be removed from a restrictive device.

State rule 746.2426(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: Fire extinguisher was not observed to be secured in the van.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.

State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers without documentation of previous experience did not have 24hr of pre-service training available for review.

Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified by the state Sep 22, 2025.

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: 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.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Aug 27, 2025.

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: Caregiver failed to wash hands after diapering 2 children.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: Caregiver failed to wash the hands of 2 infants after diapering.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: 2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a plan on file.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Aug 27, 2025.

Medium-high risk The operation must review the list of unsafe children's products and remove any it has.

State rule 746.4135(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products"

Inspector's note: 2 recalled boppies were seen in the infant room. Note: Children's product certification was observed to be completed and up to date

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: Seatbelt in the back passenger side of the van was stuck and could not be used.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Aug 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: Director did not have hazardous materials or food allergy response training.

Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified by the state Sep 10, 2025.

Medium risk Toddler furnishings and equipment must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.2505(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children"

Inspector's note: The toddler room was seen with toys out of reach of the children.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Aug 27, 2025.

Medium risk Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Used Independently

State rule 746.2605(1)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers Used Independently"

Inspector's note: The pre-k room was observed not having intrest areas for the children.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Aug 27, 2025.

Medium risk Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition

State rule 746.2605(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition"

Inspector's note: The pre-k room was not observed to have enough toys to prevent competing.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Aug 27, 2025.

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed sitting in a chair unstrapped.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 9 visits and 8 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: My Children's Choice Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1643406.

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