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Oak Forest Academy

1901 W 34th St, Houston, TX 770184.8· 86 reviews
licensed capacity
309
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2024

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About Oak Forest Academy

Oak Forest Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 22, 2024, for up to 309 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age

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
309 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 7:00am to 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity309 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
309 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1789695
See the state's record

Summary

27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 27 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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. Jul 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “One of the infant feeding instructions for a present child was last updated on 6.1.26.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Three reviewed medications expired on 6.2025, 7.10.2026, and 7.26.2025”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “Three children with known allergies did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by the parent and physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

  2. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver didn't display good judgement when rolling on the floor with an infant.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025

  4. Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not notify licensing of a situation that may have placed a child at risk within the two day time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

  9. May 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not notify licensing of a situation that may have placed a child at risk within the two day time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

  10. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
  1. May 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction: The caregiver cleaned the diaper-changing table.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 23, 2024Visit1 rule 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

      “Video footage reveals that the caregivers left a child unsupervised in the classroom restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

  7. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 16, 2024Visit1 rule 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

      “The caregivers on the playground were not aware of what a child was doing which case the child to injury themselves.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

  9. Jul 23, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.4603(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

      “The operation allowed a child to get on a trampoline that was 4 1/2 feet in diameter which is 1/2 over the required diameter of the required trampoline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation did not have the parent sign the incident report.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

  10. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jun 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One caregiver had online CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(b)(4) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Name

      “A caregiver first aid and CPR card did not have the trainings name.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Both caregivers stated they had 16 children, when I counted they were 17 children in the class. I the sea turtle classroom caregivers stated they had 12, when I counted they had 10 children. Corrected: When the caregiver recounted the children and updated the board in the classroom. The sea turtle class recounted their children and ensured they were all checked in on the tablet.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. May 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      “The operation has a walker in the infant seahorse classroom which is prohibited equipment. An 8 month old infant was sitting in the walker and the walker wheels were unlocked.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024

  13. Apr 30, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation did not make a report when a child received medical treatment from an injury that occurred at the operation back in March 25, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids

      “Caregiver stated she did not use gloves when handling the child's bloody injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

  14. Apr 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “In the classroom on the three floor backpacks did not have a storage area for them, and they blocking an exit doorway.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “The operation is using space that is not license, this space is space that was added on to the building.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “A child in the classroom on the three floor was blocking one of the entrances. Corrected: When the child was moved to another area of the classroom by the caregiver.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “The fence on the front area of the playground is not four feet it is 3 feet and 9 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024

  15. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “During the inspection I observed a child sleeping on a nap mat that was blocking the doorway. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the child and nap mat to another area in the room.”

      Corrected during the visit

  16. Jan 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “They was an employee in the building with a pending background check. The employee was taking supplies to classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024

  17. Dec 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval

      “The opeation did not have documentation for children being on the second floor.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “The children's files are not updated with the new ownership and did not have the new enrollment date.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

      “The operation did not have in the operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office. Corrected: When the operation added the information in the operational policies.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “The six new employees did not have the updated affidavit form on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024

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 Oak Forest Academy

Is Oak Forest Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 22, 2024.

When was Oak Forest Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oak Forest Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 15 of 27 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 Oak Forest Academy care for?

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

Does Oak Forest Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Oak Forest Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Oak Forest Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 384-5896 to ask.

What is Oak Forest Academy's phone number?

(832) 384-5896.

Where is Oak Forest Academy?

1901 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest, 0.2 miles away.

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