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Houston, TX 77028 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bethany Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Bethany Christian Academy
Bethany Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 8, 2018, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based |
| Enrichment | Dance & Yoga, Sport, Spanish, Arts & Crafts |
| Staff | Trained professional |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | NCI |
| Discounts | Summer Discounts |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bethany Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Bethany Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1676661
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 22 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 5
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25. 6 previous extensions have been completed for this deficiency that was originally cited on 11/5/25.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation needs documentation for the unitary surfacing used on the playground and make available to both parents and CCR upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“1 out of 10 children's files is missing the health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The director failed to document fire drills for the months of July, August and September 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
May 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC recall list was last certified in February 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director re-certified.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“A child had a cell phone watching a movie in the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the child hand in the phone.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“Condition four was not being followed when the director allowed a caregiver to conducted the transportation checklist. Corrected: When director and I talked about the condition four and her doing the checklist.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 31 earlier visits
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers had online CPR training and it was not done in person with a manikin.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Two caregivers did not have the required information for receiving orientation. The orientation form was not signed by an director or someone at the operation that gave the orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“One caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One caregiver did not have an affidavit that was notarized.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“One caregiver did not have documentation that they received the center policies or the updated policy for condition two. The caregiver was hired 6-13-2019.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“One caregiver did not have information on how they meet education qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher on the van was empty and needs to be serviced and needs to be approved by the local or state fire marshal.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“The operation didi not ensure that the fire extinguisher on the van had been serviced.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“Two caregiver hired 7/27/23 and 2/2/24 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Two caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“Two caregivers did not have an observation completed for the month of January.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation last updated the Children's Products on 1/1/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted, the last inspection form posted was from 7/14/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“Three caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
- Jan 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“The school age children were watching a movie while eating snack.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was not good judgment of the caregivers when they allowed children to run around the classroom and allow children to walk around and eat popcorn.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
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
“A three year old child walked out of the classroom and walked to the classroom next door without the caregivers knowing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director is not ensuring that the caregivers in the building are following minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“The school age caregiver was not aware of the children's ages, one of the caregivers in the toddler classroom was unaware of the children's ages. The caregivers did not have information showing children's ages.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Nov 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
“They was a mixed age group of children in the lunch room in the morning, the ages of the children were 6 months to 3 years old. The youngest child from the oldest child was a 18 months difference. Corrected: When the infants went to their classroom and the rest of the children went to their classroom”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three children are missing a health statement from their doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“In one classroom their was 14 children with two caregivers. The youngest child was 10 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The oldest child was 18 months older then the youngest child. Corrected: When the two groups slip and the older children went to their classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child is missing their immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined through the DFPS investigation that caregivers present in the classroom did not intervene or report inappropriate discipline by another caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver inappropriately disciplined two children in care by use of harsh language, aggressively grabbing and pulling and by striking a child with an instrument.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver with access to children in care did not have a current eligible background check.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“2 out of 6 infants on bottle only need written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During opening time, children are eating breakfast in the cafeteria and the tv is on showing age-appropriate programming. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“During the investigation inspection, the person left in charge did have not access to all requested documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
Jul 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
“The child safety alarm remains in need of repair in order to provide automatic activation when the van ignition is turned on.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“Doing the follow up the child safety alarm was still observed not to be on when the van is turned on.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
Jul 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“It was observed in the lunch room there was a caregiver caring for children, and her background showed pending. Note: Caregiver background is pending, Caregiver left the premises immediately.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023
Jun 27, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for over one hour.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to timely notify Child Care Regulation of a situation in which a child was placed at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“A list of children transported by the operation during transportation services was not completed. The operation maintained attendance for children transported by the operation utilizing an electronic attendance system located at the center.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023
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
“A six-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle for over an hour.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm requires activation by person and is not automated based on ignition.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
“A six-year-old child was left sleeping in the center van when a caregiver failed to thoroughly conduct a visual check of the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
“Operational policies did not include transportation procedures at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“Parents have been prevented from visiting their children inside the operation and/or go inside. The center has a COVID policy that says they cannot come in.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
- Feb 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“A child was popped on the hand by a caregiver as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least nine inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“In the toddler and infant classroom the lights were off during naptime and you were unable to see the children when walking into the classroom. Corrected: In the toddler classroom the caregiver turned on some lights to see the children while napping.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not stated in their emergency preparedness plan how they would evacuation or relocation children 24 months and younger or any children with limited mobility. The operation did not state in their emergency preparedness address of a alternate shelter away from the center.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2022
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
“When the director came to answer the front door it was observed a caregiver sitting in the middle door way of two different classrooms observing children napping.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children did not have an address for their emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
Jan 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver has an expired CPR card. Expired on 10.4.2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver has an expired First Aid card. Expired on 10.4.2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of four children records reviewed is missing emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bethany Christian Academy
Is Bethany Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 8, 2018.
When was Bethany Christian Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bethany Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 10 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 28 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bethany Christian Academy care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bethany Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bethany Christian Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bethany Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 633-1101 to ask.
What is Bethany Christian Academy's phone number?
(713) 633-1101.
Where is Bethany Christian Academy?
7304 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX 77028. The nearest other daycare we list is Klever Kids Childcare & Academy, 0.1 miles away.