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Houston, TX 77034 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Grace Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 191
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $435
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Grace Kids Academy
Grace Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 30, 2004, for up to 191 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition of $435.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 191 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Curriculum | A-Beka curriculum |
| Enrichment | PE, dance, yoga |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (drop off and pick up at various schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 191 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Kids Academy lists monthly tuition of $435. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| PT 2 days | $435 |
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before/After | $145 |
| Infant (6 weeks - 12 months) | $270 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Grace Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 191 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #834882
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 32 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“A tile was observed missing in the toddler classroom. Note: A photo was taken and the tile replaced during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Three school age students were observed using tablets during nap time. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation did not report a change in director that occurred October 31st, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“One infant was observed without the required safety straps while seated inside of the lunch table. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The toddler caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The operations splash time activity space was observed without the required fence. Note: Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
May 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operations fire inspection expired 03/26/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One record did not contain a completed emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“One infant was observed seated inside of a feeding table without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the infant was moved to a seat with straps.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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
“Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support two students were unsupervised when they exited the classroom via a bathroom door.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“One toddler student was observed standing inside of chair at the lunch table. The child was able to remove themselves from straps. Note: Child was removed from lunch table.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of nine records did not contain updated immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not completed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report a child left unsupervised during a field trip to the rodeo.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
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 found at the lost and found booth during a field trip to the Rodeo. The child was unattended for approximately 30 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parent of child being left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
Jul 26, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver did not provide first aid to an injured student.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents of an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not report an injury to a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
Mar 4, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulled a childs ear.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was inappropriately disciplined.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that abuse occurred at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an incident report was not completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“A caregiver wiped an infants nose and proceeded to change another infants diaper without handwashing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The infant classroom is using the same sink for bottle washing and hand washing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
- Jan 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“During the walkthrough of the pre-k classroom children were observed sleeping on the mats blocking the entrance. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the caregiver rearranged the mats away from the door.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a designated director.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023
- May 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“7 out of 8 infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not dated and signed by parent for the month of October.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
- Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During inspection, one changing table pad in the young toddler classroom was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“During inspection, nap mats were lacking labels.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Kids Academy
Is Grace Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 30, 2004.
When was Grace Kids Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 16 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Grace Kids Academy care for?
191, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grace Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grace Kids Academy cost?
Monthly tuition of $435, as it lists it.
What is Grace Kids Academy's phone number?
(713) 363-2516.
Where is Grace Kids Academy?
14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Learning Academy & Childcare #2, 0.6 miles away.