Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
8100 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX
Pinnacle Children Academy
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Pinnacle Children Academy
Pinnacle Children Academy is a licensed child care center in Cypress, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 24, 2024, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 9 PM
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
- 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pinnacle 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.
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 Pinnacle Children Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1791225
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 26 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 9
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safe sleep 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 26 visits
- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The caregiver removed the child once it was called to her attention.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infants was observed not strapped in while sitting in a bouncer seat. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the children from the bouncer seat.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Six infants was observed in the infant classroom with two caregivers. Note: One caregiver reported just arriving in the classroom prior to Licensing entering the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
“A child was observed drinking a bottle while laying in a bouncer seat. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer seat.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
“During the follow up, the television was on in the Toddler classroom when it was not in use. Note: The television was turned off during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“As of today, the operation still has not had the annual fire inspection completed since January 29th, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Show 16 earlier visits
Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation10 rules 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
“A caregiver placed a child in a highchair and put the child in the hallway, closed the room door, and walked away leaving the child unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children did not have their hands washed before eating.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“A caregiver placed a child in a highchair when the child did not want to lay down and take a nap The child was able to climb out of the highchair.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Based on the information obtained, children were watching television during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“A caregiver was observed forcing a child to sleep by making a child laydown on their nap mat.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A caregiver placed an infant in a baby bouncer and did not fasten the safety straps. The infant almost flipped out of the baby bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“A caregiver served children food while they were in their cribs and laying down on their nap mats.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregivers were using their personal cell phones to talk and text while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver grabbed a child by the arms, forcing the child down and when placing the child on their nap mat; the child hit the back of their on the nap mat.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since January 29th, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.3209(b)(1) - Nighttime Care - Screen Time Activities Meet Requirements
“Observed children under 2 engaged in screen time during the inspection. Note- The operation turned the television off.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 2, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since January 29th, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.3209(b)(1) - Nighttime Care - Screen Time Activities Meet Requirements
“Observed children under 2 engaged in screen time during the inspection. Note- The operation turned the television off.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the follow up inspection a caregiver yelled at children to sit down and stop running.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
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
“During the follow up inspection, a caregiver left 6 children unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Aug 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The employee left in charge did not have access to children's files that were requested during the inspection. Note: The operation provided the childrern's files when the owner arrived.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregivers background check was inactivated on 8/19/25 and did not have an active and eligible background check during the inspection. The operation has not received a new eligibility determination letter from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient to support that a caregiver has yelled at children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“2 out of 10 children's files evaluated were missing the address for the emergency contact person.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff files evaluated were missing the following information: - Proof of meeting the minimum education requirements - Proof of the Background Check Request (Note-these were printed and placed in the file during inspection)”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“An activity schedule was not posted in the Pre-K 2 Classroom during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“A child was climbing on the nap mats and a caregiver put the child in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Documentation showing current CPR and First Aid training certificates for 2 out of 10 staff files evaluated were not available to review upon request during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“2 children were not signed in to the daycare's tracking system during the inspection. Note: The operation signed the 2 children in during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“There were no playground monthly check list available for review during the inspeciton.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“There was no health inspection available for review during the monitoring.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were no updated feeding instruction for an 11mos. infant.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“There were menu available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The tarp under the loose-fill was showing and it could cause a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The emergency practices was missing 3 months of documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Jul 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“During the walkthrough, an infant was found in a restrictive device sleeping. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“During the walkthrough three infants were on individual cots, beds or mats. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
“During the inspection, two caregivers files was not available for review during business hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the inspection, records showed that a caregiver did not have updated First Aid and CPR at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During the inspection, records showed that a caregiver did not have updated First Aid and CPR at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Pinnacle Children Academy
Is Pinnacle Children Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 24, 2024.
When was Pinnacle Children Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pinnacle Children Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 14 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Pinnacle Children Academy care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pinnacle Children Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pinnacle Children Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pinnacle Children Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 861-4451 to ask.
What is Pinnacle Children Academy's phone number?
(281) 861-4451.
Where is Pinnacle Children Academy?
7751 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivy Kids Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.