Norma Garcia Coureaux
Houston, TX 77042 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Westchase Academy
- licensed capacity
- 129
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2000
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About
About Westchase Academy
Westchase Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 22, 2000, for up to 129 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 Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 129 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Trained staff certified in CPR/First Aid |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (CCTV monitoring) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Free transportation to and from school) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (3-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 129 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Westchase 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 Westchase Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 129 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2000
- License number
- #546102
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Transportation 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Fire inspection on file has expired and a new one has been schedule for November 3rd 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
- Dec 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
“A television was observed to be on while no children were in the room. This was seen twice.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“Grass has grown into the pebble loosefill, creating a firm surface that reduces the loose fills efficacy.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Baseboard trim was observed hanging off the wall near a door.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical information forms used, containing emergency medical information were missing for four of the nine children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A ten month old child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Emergency telephone numbers for parents were missing for four of the nine children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“Transportation binder did not have a list of all children being transported.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
“Driver stated that she would secure 4 children in a three-person third row bench in her transport vehicle when transporting children from an elementary school back to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
“Driver for operation stated that she has put a child under the age of 13 in the front passenger seat of the transport vehicle when transporting children from school.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“Two booster seats were being used that had expired in 2015.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 13 earlier visits
- Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on information obtained during an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a parent was not provided with an incident report.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
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
“Based on evidence obtained during the investigation school age students are left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Notarized affidavit was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the 12 to 24 months old classroom. One of the ceiling was missing. Picture was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
- Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Based on investigation documentation CPR training for a caregiver was conducted online through National CPR foundation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2023
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishments have been utilized by staff.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were no covers in the electrical outlets in the 2yr-3yr old classroom. The electrical outlets are accessible to the children. Photos were taken. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a diagnosed food allergy and requires an epipen has a food allergy form on file at the operation however, the form is not signed by the healthcare professional and the child's parent.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“There is a broken wooden fence that contains protruding nails laying in the walkway the children use to enter and exit the playground area. There is also a broken gate that allows children to exit into the back of other businesses that are connected to the operation. There is also trash, a broken lamp, a paint bucket filled with water, and paint roller brushes laying in the walkway where the children use to enter and exit the playground area. Children were observed utilizing this area to go and from the playground during the inspection. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
Oct 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“Proof of liability insurance coverage is not available for review. The liability insurance coverage expired on 9/10/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
Aug 12, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. A caregiver demonstrated a pattern of hitting children when they do not follow directions.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver put a lit cigarette lighter to a child's forehead. Sufficient evidence confirmed the caregiver keeps a cigarette lighter in their possession while at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by hitting a child/ren with their hand and a ruler.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policy handbook is missing the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old. Note: The Director added the safe sleep policy to the operational policy handbook during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm on the operation's transportation van does not work. The van is used to transport children to and from school.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Westchase Academy
Is Westchase Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 22, 2000.
When was Westchase Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Westchase Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Westchase Academy care for?
129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Westchase Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Westchase Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Westchase Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 783-2520 to ask.
What is Westchase Academy's phone number?
(713) 783-2520.
Where is Westchase Academy?
10085 Westpark Dr Ste D, Houston, TX 77042. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercity, 0.3 miles away.