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Whiz Children's Academy

9561 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 770702.8· 49 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2007

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About Whiz Children's Academy

Whiz Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2007, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SundayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
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 capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Whiz Children's 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 Whiz Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#857648
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 19 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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 25 visits
  1. Mar 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “The operation failed to abide by the 18 months rule difference when a mixed age group classroom was observed with 15 children including a 5 months old and 6 years old combined.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “A 4-month-old infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clip attachment from the pacifier.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025

  8. Sep 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver present in the infant classroom was observed having their backrground check status "Inactive" during the inspection. This was address with the director, the caregiver was confirmed left the premise while on site”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “An employee was observed present inside the operation without having their background check submitted. This was address with the director, the caregiver was confirmed left the premise while on site”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

  6. Aug 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “The food allergy plan for one child age 2yo was observed missing from the admission information forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      “Sleeping space in the Pre-k/ School-age classroom was observed not adequately arranged when there were no spaces observed between the children's nap cots. This was corrected when the napping area was rearranged.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “The television in the Pre-K/ School Age classroom was observed being left on during rest time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and turned off the television.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

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

      “The television was observed being left on for over one hour during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and turned off the TV during the inspection.”

      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

      “Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver in the 2-year-old classroom was observed standing in the hallway outside of the classroom and not supervising children during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “Two employees and the director's files were reviewed and observed missing the proof of high school or equivalence documentation in their personnel files.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

  9. Jan 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, although the operational policies stated parents are welcome to visit the operation at any times, the operation is implementing closed door policies with no wirtten explanation to the parents who have their child enrolled at this operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2023

  12. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  14. Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Mar 31, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration

      “The operational polciies was reviewed and observed missing the information related to the duration for physical indoor/outfoor activities for the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Supervision for children was not maintained when there were no teacher in the Toddlers Classroom with 7 children ages 2-3yo was observed present, two of the children were observed napping when CCR inspector entered the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained

      “The liabilty insurance for the child care center was obseved expired on 3/30/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The gate to cover the electrical AC units in the outdoor area was observed left open. The smaller playground was observed having puddles of water standing on concrete surface where children are accessible to This was corrected when the gate for the AC units were closed and locked, the director removed the standing water in the playground area.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “The annual training for one caregiver was observed missing 17 hours of the annual training period 11/20-11/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The monthly playground inspection was not conducted for the playground at the operation”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “The daily playground check list was observed not completed for the current date 3/31/2022. This was corrected, the person in charge completed the playground check list and documented in the form.”

      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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Questions about Whiz Children's Academy

Is Whiz Children's Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2007.

When was Whiz Children's Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Whiz Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Whiz Children's Academy care for?

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

Does Whiz Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Whiz Children's Academy's hours?

Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Whiz Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 955-7160 to ask.

What is Whiz Children's Academy's phone number?

(281) 955-7160.

Where is Whiz Children's Academy?

9561 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77070. The nearest other daycare we list is Cypress Fairbanks CCLC, 0.1 miles away.

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