Jimmie Ruth Davis-Burton
Houston, TX 77067 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Harvest Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $75
- year first permitted
- 2000
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About
About Harvest Christian Academy
Harvest Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 11, 2000, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach. It lists weekly tuition from $75 to $175.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0-12yrs |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care subsidies, scholarships, PreK vouchers |
| Discounts | Discounts and a sliding scale assistance program |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation with consent waiver; safe rides) |
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Harvest Christian Academy lists weekly tuition from $75 to $175. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant rates as low as $175 per week 12-18 months | $175 |
| rates as low as $75 a week for children age 5 -12 years old | $75 |
2 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 Harvest Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2000
- License number
- #546570
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Transportation 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2026Inspection2 rules 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
“Caregiver was observed supervising four two year olds without a background check on file. Note: This was corrected when Caregiver left the building.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“Licensing did not have access to files upon arrival.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“One vehicle that transports children does not have a thermometer.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“One staff does not have CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“In the infant room, one child's feeding Instruction. was not updated within 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“One vehicle transporting children did not have a first aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“One vehicle that transport children had expired antiseptic wipes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“In the infant room, one child did not have written feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of seven records reviewed: Five lacked how they meet the education requirements. One lacked photo identification. Seven lacked documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical outlets in multiple classrooms were found without safety covers.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vehicles used for transportation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The Director has completed any transportation safety course.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“There are three staff that does not have staff First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: Immunization requirements Enrollment Procedures Criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play Parent's Right Emergency preparedness plan Vaccine requirements for staff”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“All seven staff have not completed an orientation to the childcare center.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Emergency contact information is not on the vehicles that are transporting children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“All ten children lacked a Health Statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“One vehicle transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Diapers were being changed on a blanket which is an non-absorbent surface.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A piece of rotating equipment does not have loose-fill surfacing installed in the use zone.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Plan on file signed by the doctor and parent available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“The caregiver overseeing four children did not accurately identify the ages of the children in they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During the inspection, two children under 17 months old were observed in the same designated area eating their snack with children as old as 12 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the director's training in this topic was last completed on 03/19/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
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Apr 8, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, two caregivers did not have up-to-date training on this topic on 04/10/2025. One caregiver completed their training on 04/25/2025 and the other caregiver's training was last completed on 04/28/2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the director allowed a newly hired employee to have unsupervised access to children without first completing the required 8-hrs of Pre-Service Training nor had the individual completed an abuse/neglect training.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Based on the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support infants are mixed with older children. Two children under 18 months of age, were observed in the same designated area eating dinner with children as old as 12-years old.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Based on the findings from the investigation, screen time was observed while a group of children were being served and eating dinner.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The current fire inspection available for review was conducted on 11/28/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the driver who transported a group of children failed to conduct a walk-through and/or a visual check to all children were unloaded before disabling the alarm system in the rear of the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based upon the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children failed to follow the facilities safety precautions for loading and unloading children. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence to validate that Neglectful Supervision of a child occurred when a child was left on the vehicle unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two caregivers who provide care for children under 24-months old did not have current SIDS/Shaken Baby & Brain Development.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 16 month old child was combined in a group where the oldest child was 7 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
- Feb 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There were more than 13 children in care at the time of the inspection, a 6 year old child was observed in the classroom with 5 infants under 18 months old, as a result, the oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2023
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The driver who transported children from their elementary school to the facility did not have emergency medical information nor the parent's contact information available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
- Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2022Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“Certification was not available for reviiew to support the facility did not have any items recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Two caregivers were observed to be in charge of a total of 14 children. When asked how many children they had, 1 caregiver stated they were responsible for 9 children, the other caregiver stated they were responsible for 7 children. When asked again, the caregivers were not able to provide an accurate number of children they were responsible for. CCR informed the caregivers there were only 14 children, then it was stated, two children just went home.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Documentation of the current fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection. The last documented fire inspection available to licensing was conducted on 09/24/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Documentation was not available upon request to validate the director and any caregiver who transports completed the required 2 hours of Transportation Safety Training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children, failed to follow the facilities procedures regarding safety precautions for loading and unloading children which resulted in a child being left in the center's vehicle unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
Sep 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“Certification was not available for reviiew to support the facility did not have any items recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Two caregivers were observed to be in charge of a total of 14 children. When asked how many children they had, 1 caregiver stated they were responsible for 9 children, the other caregiver stated they were responsible for 7 children. When asked again, the caregivers were not able to provide an accurate number of children they were responsible for. CCR informed the caregivers there were only 14 children, then it was stated, two children just went home.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Documentation of the current fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection. The last documented fire inspection available to licensing was conducted on 09/24/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Documentation was not available upon request to validate the director and any caregiver who transports completed the required 2 hours of Transportation Safety Training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children, failed to follow the facilities procedures regarding safety precautions for loading and unloading children which resulted in a child being left in the center's vehicle unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
- Sep 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Harvest Christian Academy
Is Harvest Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 11, 2000.
When was Harvest Christian Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Harvest Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 9 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Harvest Christian Academy care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Harvest Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Harvest Christian Academy'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 Harvest Christian Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $75 to $175, as it lists it.
What is Harvest Christian Academy's phone number?
(281) 423-3616.
Where is Harvest Christian Academy?
17770 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77060. The nearest other daycare we list is All Stars Day Care & Preschool, 0.5 miles away.