Next Generation Academy
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Ready Learners Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 20, 2020, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian), Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Early and late hours available |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ready Learners 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).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
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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745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“The caregiver in charge has conditions prohibiting them from being left in charge of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One out of eight employee files is missing the emergency preparedness training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection was last conducted on October 18, 2022, and is expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“Based on investigation findings the operation is not allowing parents to walk into the center. Drop off and pick up procedures are done at the front door.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on investigation findings, children's soiled diapers are not being changed when needed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“The emergency contact's name and phone number was not in the transportation binder for all children tranportated by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“Based on investigation findings the operation is not allowing parents to walk into the center. Drop off and pick up procedures are done at the front door.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on investigation findings, children's soiled diapers are not being changed when needed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“The emergency contact's name and phone number was not in the transportation binder for all children tranportated by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Neglectful supervision occurred when a six-year-old child was left on the center's van for approximately 45 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2023
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
“The caregiver who transported children did not use the alarm as intended. The alarm was deactivated from the outside, instead of a walk-through being completed and the alarm then being deactivated from the inside of the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2023
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“Children were not counted as they exited the transportation vehicle and entered the center. This resulted in a child not being accounted for.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2023
745.621(b)(1)(B) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
“The operation falied to submit a renewal for a person's background check no later than 2yrs from the date last submitted. The background check was last submitted on 1/11/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.1109(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
“A caregiver age 17 years old and does not have a high school diploma was observed caring for 20 children (ages4yr-12yr) and left in charge with sole responsibility of the group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.2707(6) - Activities for School-age - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
“Multiple children between the ages of 4yr-12yr were observed playing on their cellphones during the inspection. Note: The caregiver prompted the children to put away their cellphones.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver responsible for the 4yr-12yr olds was observed on their cell phone while caring for the children. The caregiver observed was on Facetime.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“A caregiver responsible for the 4yr-12yr olds did not know the number of children they were caring for. Another caregiver responsible for the 1yr-2yr olds did not know the number of children they were caring for.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
“Children ages 4yrs-12yrs did not wash their hands with soap and water before eating their lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“During the investigation inspection, it was determined a staff member tested positive for Covid 19 and the operation did not report the case to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed at the operation caring for 4 children (ages 6m-1y) without an initial background check. Another caregiver was observed at the operation caring for 10 children (ages 1y-2y) without an initial background check.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The diaper changing pad in the infant room contained rips/tears in it.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
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Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
12707 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 20, 2020.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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.
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 492-2119 to ask.
(713) 492-2119.
1002 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77047. The nearest other daycare we list is Gifted and Talented Kid's Academy, 1.1 miles away.