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Oxford Academy

12602 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 770354.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
164
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2015

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About Oxford Academy

Oxford Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 5, 2015, for up to 164 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 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
164 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday5:30 AM to 7:30 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 capacity164 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Oxford 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 Oxford Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
164 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1558779
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 22 visits
  1. Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were two protruding bolts sticking out of the wood around the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026

  2. Mar 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  6. Dec 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas

      “The operation has not had a gas inspection conducted since November 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

  7. Nov 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “Documentation showing 5 children were signed into care was not available upon request.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

      “5 children were left in the classroom unsupervised when the caregiver came to open the front door.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

  8. Nov 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “Caregivers did not have documentation in their classrooms showing the ages and names of children. Note: This was addresed during the inspection when caregivers wrote a list of childrens names with their ages”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

      “Children were watching television for more than one hour during the inspection”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “A television in the schooler room was not mounted or anchored. Note: Television was removed during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Oct 29, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence

      “Based on the information obtained, screen time has included films that contained violence.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A cabinet in the toddler room has broken and does not properly close.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Insects were observed in the hall way and in one of the cabinets during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During the inspection, a bottle of Ajax was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the schooler room. Note: Ajax was removed during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence

      “Based on the information obtained, screen time has included films that contained violence.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A cabinet in the toddler room has broken and does not properly close.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Insects were observed in the hall way and in one of the cabinets during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During the inspection, a bottle of Ajax was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the schooler room. Note: Ajax was removed during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their group. The caregiver stated they had 10 children present in the room with them. There were 11 children counted.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A celing tile is falling in the infant room. The fence is broken and bolts are projecting from the wooden borders in the ourdoor play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate

      “Documentation of training certificates was not made available upon request for 2 staff members.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

  4. Oct 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence

      “Three school age children were observed playing games on the computer than included shooting, ramming of cars and fighting. This was corrected when the inappropriate games were deleted from the computer.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

      “Two expired booster seats were in use by transported children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “The fire extinguisher in one of the vehicles used for transportation needed to be recharged and would not have functioned in an emergency. This was corrected when a replacement extinguisher was placed in the van.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “In the infant classroom four infants were left unattended while the caregiver went next door to convesre with toddler's caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A four month old n infant was in a bouncy seat that was placed inside of a crib with blanket over their legs..”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “The two caregivers present in the school age classroom did not know the amount of children they were supervising.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “The infant room was out of ratio by 1. There was a total of 5 infants.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023

  7. Jul 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “A child was still missing an updated shot record during the follow up.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022

  10. Dec 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

      “It was stated that the operation will take 2 minutes away from playground time as a method of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

  11. Nov 15, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      “The employee list has not been validated since January 31, 2022 and is required to be validated every 3 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During the inspection the outdoor play area contained large bolts projecting from the borders made of wooden logs. Trash and a tricycle with a cracked seat was observed in the outdoor play area. A caregivers purse in the infant room was left in reach of childrena and there are 2 broken cabinets that could fall and injure one of the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The gas leak inspection has not been conducted since November 3rd, 2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “1 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a complete immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Documentation of the annual Children's Product Certification was not completed. The most recent certification was last completed on January 31, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      “During the inspection, two classrooms did not have children signed in for the day on the tablets. Note: The provider signed all of the children in during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “During the inspection, the outdoor play area did not contain adequate loose fill material. The playground with the yellow slide requires an additional 4 1/2 inches of loose fill and the play area with the blue metal slide requires an additional 3 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “During the inspection, a caregiver with provisional eligiblity was observed alone in a classroom with children. Note: Another caregiver with a complete and eligible background check came into the classroom during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Dec 7, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

      “Two tricycles were observed to have cracked baskets with large openings. One was observed to have a cracked seat. One was observed to have a broken handle bar. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The baskets were removed from the tricycles and the tricycle with cracked seat and broken handle bar was removed and disposed of during the inspection”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “A 12 month infant was observed to be sleep with a bib attached to their neck. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The bib as removed during the inspection”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “There were 5 climbing structures observed on the playground that did not have loose-fill surfacing filled to the appropriate depth. The ground and grass under the existing surfacing was observed to be exposed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2021

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

      “Three cribs in the infant room were not observed to have snug fitted sheets. One of the sheets was observed to be tied to the bars on the crib. One sheet was too tight and was observed bending the mattress in the crib. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The correct size sheets were placed on all three cribs.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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Is Oxford Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 5, 2015.

When was Oxford Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oxford Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Oxford Academy care for?

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

Does Oxford Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Oxford Academy's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Oxford Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 721-1976 to ask.

What is Oxford Academy's phone number?

(713) 721-1976.

Where is Oxford Academy?

12602 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77035. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Mosaic, 0.3 miles away.

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