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Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston
Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 1, 2015, for up to 31 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Texas Workforce Commission subsidy |
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston 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 Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1553742
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There was no current Health Inspection report available for review during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
“The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
“The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
“Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
“One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
Feb 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
Nov 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
“There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022
- May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston
Is Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 1, 2015.
When was Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 984-4950 to ask.
What is Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston's phone number?
(713) 984-4950.
Where is Discovery Kids Academy of Greater Houston?
5200 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004. The nearest other daycare we list is Poe Nursery School, 0.1 miles away.