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Hope's Children Academy

8500 Cook Rd Ste H, Houston, TX 770724.5· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2014
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About Hope's Children Academy

Hope's Children Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 21, 2014, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hope's Children 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Hope's Children Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1524693
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 14, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 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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  1. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 25, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location

      “The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

  8. Jan 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

  9. Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023

  3. Feb 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023

  6. Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The training files for director and driver were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Hope's Children Academy

Is Hope's Children Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 21, 2014.

When was Hope's Children Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 14, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hope's Children Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Hope's Children Academy care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Hope's Children Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Hope's Children Academy's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hope's Children Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 564-1064 to ask.

What is Hope's Children Academy's phone number?

(281) 564-1064.

Where is Hope's Children Academy?

8500 Cook Rd Ste H, Houston, TX 77072. The nearest other daycare we list is Honesty Kid's Academy, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).