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Houston, TX 77034 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Zahiya Academy
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Zahiya Academy
Zahiya Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 8, 2025, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Zahiya Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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 Zahiya Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1821065
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 29 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Records and paperwork 15
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- 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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Sep 1, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a listed director as of 7/14/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
Aug 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The operations playground fence was observed with a broken panel. Note: Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A two year old student was observed seated in a high chair without the required safety straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The operations playground fence was observed with broken panels. Note: Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A dishwasher was observed on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
Nov 21, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have the required fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Oct 23, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“The operation did not have the CPSC website posted.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
“The operational policy did not contain the preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
“The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parent participation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
“The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parents to access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline and the HHSC website.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have the required fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
“The operational policy did not contain the vaccine preventable diseases section.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.501(b) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
“The operational policy did not inform parents areas within 1000 feet of center is a gang free zone.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation did not have the list of current employees posted. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policy did not contain the parent rights section.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
“The operation did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Animal excrement was observed on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
“The operational policy did not contain a emergency section.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The playground fence was observed with missing wooden panels and broken panels. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy did not contain the promotion of physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
“The operational policy did not contain the parental notification section.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
“The operational policy did not contain the procedures for the parent review of policies.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“The operational policy did not contain the suspension and expulsion section.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the emergency telephone number.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Zahiya Academy
Is Zahiya Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 8, 2025.
When was Zahiya Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Zahiya Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Zahiya Academy care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Zahiya Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Zahiya Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Zahiya Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 400-4518 to ask.
What is Zahiya Academy's phone number?
(832) 400-4518.
Where is Zahiya Academy?
8830 Galveston Rd, Houston, TX 77034.