Oak Forest Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77018 · Texas operation #1789695
Record summary
2 high-risk · 6 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 10 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Jul 15, 2026.
1 of 6 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
- 1901 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
- Phone
- (832) 384-5896
- Website
- www.oakforestacademy.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 309 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 22, 2024
- Director
- Lisa Gale
- Programs
- Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time 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
Jul 15, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.
State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"
Inspector's note: Three children with known allergies did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by the parent and physician.
Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: One of the infant feeding instructions for a present child was last updated on 6.1.26.
Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026.
Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.
State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"
Inspector's note: Three reviewed medications expired on 6.2025, 7.10.2026, and 7.26.2025
Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026.
Jul 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 20, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: A caregiver didn't display good judgement when rolling on the floor with an infant.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified by the state Dec 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 7, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 3, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 9, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 29, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation did not notify licensing of a situation that may have placed a child at risk within the two day time frame.
Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified by the state Aug 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 2, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jan 30, 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: During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction: The caregiver cleaned the diaper-changing table.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 13, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 6, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 13 visits and 20 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: Oak Forest Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1789695.
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