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Houston, TX 77071 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Prestige Academy
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Prestige Academy
Prestige Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 1, 2015, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| 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 | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Prestige 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 Prestige Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1562839
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“Two vehicles used for transportation does not have a working child safety alarm”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child did not wash their hands after having diaper changed. This was corrected when during the inspection when I observed the caregiver wash the child's hands”
Corrected during the visit
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of seven staff members did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Broken glass, car parts, car tools and exposed nails in wood were observed on the playground”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under the age of two were observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 24, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“Operational Policies do not have rules regarding suspension or eexpulsion.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“Operation does not have a current gas inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food allergy emergency plan, signed by a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The following was missing in employee records. Three employees are missing form 2985, One employee is missing translated education, 2 employees are missing employee enrollment information.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“Operation does not have a copy of the letter sent to parents regarding not carrying insurance.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2025
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“Operation did not have a recent and current fire marshal inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“Operation does not have a current sanitation inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“Feeding instructions for infants did not have current signatures.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“The following information were missing on reviewed records: Two children were missing Medica emergency authorization signatures, three chldren were missing emergency contact addresses, two children were missing health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“Operation does not have current playground maintenance checks.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Infants were observed in cribs that did not contain snug fitted sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“A caregiver did not the age of the youngest infant. The caregiver stated the child was 4 months old but the child was 9 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
746.2425 - Crib Activities
“Infants were observed awake in their cribs throughout the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Documentation showing children were signed into care in the infant and toddler room was not available upon request.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunications.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
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
“2 out of 4 children's files evaulated did contain a health care statement.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“An electircal outlet located in the children's bathroom is not covered.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Follow Up-4/25/2024-Neither employee has gotten their high school diplomas or equivalent. Both employees will not be caring for children and only doing cleaning and cooking duties until Licensing receives copies of high school diplomas or equivalent. There were two employees who did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in their files.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mats in the 18-24mo old room and the infant room had tears. Photos were taken. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by covering the tears with tape until the new mats come in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“The trash can in the 18-24 mo olds room did not have a lid. There were dirty diapers in the can that were accessible to children. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspecction by replacing the trash can.”
Corrected during the visit
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“It was found during the inspection that there was an employee with a provisional background check with conditions who was transporting children. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by using a different employee to transport who had current transportation training and a current Driver's License.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
“There was a broken seat belt in the van that transports children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection it was found that there was a hole in the wall below the hall bathroom sink, another wall on the outside of a restroom stall that has a hole, a broken toilet seat in a bathroom stall and dead bugs in different areas of the operation. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“There were two employees who did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Show 10 earlier visits
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There is sufficient evidence to prove that there are multiple damaged spots on the floor in classrooms and bathrooms, broken doorknobs, and other damaged areas in the cabinets in the kitchen that present hazards to children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
“There is sufficient found during the investigation to prove that training certificates provided for training done by the director do not have hours listed for multiple topics provided. It also does not include how the trainer is qualified.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
May 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Two personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The operation's vehicle had an expired registration sticker. The registration expired April 2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One personnel record was lacking a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The Director and caregiver that transports were lacking current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
- Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“During a follow up inspection, this was re-cited as a caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper. Note: Proper hand washing is necessary to help prevent spreading germs around.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“It was observed that a caregiver placed a child in a swing, then secured the safety straps while the infant was sleeping. Note: This was addressed during the inspection when the caregiver removed the infant and placed them in a crib. Discussed infants cannot sleep in any type of restrictive devices including swings, high chairs, car seats etc.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
Aug 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“During the inspection a caregiver changed a child's diaper and sat the child in a swing before washing the child's hands. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands afterwards during the inspections.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection, the infant room was observed to be over ratio by 2 children. One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom who were between the ages of 5 to 11 months old. The Child to Caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The director removed 2 children from this classroom during the walk through.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
Aug 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“The diaper changing mat was not sanitized after a caregiver had changed a child's diaper in the infant room. Note: This was discussed during the inspection with the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
May 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not had an annual fire inspection conducted since 11/12/20.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
Mar 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Prestige Academy
Is Prestige Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 1, 2015.
When was Prestige Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Prestige Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Prestige Academy care for?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Prestige Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Prestige Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Prestige Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 777-7393 to ask.
What is Prestige Academy's phone number?
(713) 777-7393.
Where is Prestige Academy?
6570 W Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77035. The nearest other daycare we list is Yeshiva Torat Emet, 0.3 miles away.