Hope's Children Academy

8500 COOK RD STE H, Houston, TX 77072Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

22 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

October 14, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Hope's Children Academy
License number
1524693
Location
8500 COOK RD STE H, Houston, TX 77072
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 54.5/100
Inspection record
22 inspections, last inspected October 14, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor54.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety55/100
Staffing5/100
Compliance45/100

28

Total Violations

Oct 14, 2025

Last Inspection

80

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (28)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(1)Jul 25, 2024

The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(1)Jul 25, 2024

The provider temporary relocated children in care to other locations without any notification to Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Jan 9, 2024

The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jan 9, 2024

The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 9, 2024

The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Jan 9, 2024

There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Jan 9, 2024

The sound alarm system in the transporting vehicle did not work properly, it stopped the sound itself before the driver could turn the alarm off.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 9, 2024

The CPR certificate fors 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Jan 9, 2024

There are 3 staffs did not have 24 hours annual training for 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jan 9, 2024

The FA certificates for 2 caregivers expired on 12/28/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Jun 14, 2023

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 14, 2023

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Jun 14, 2023

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that the teacher in Pre-K classroom did not report the incident happened in her classroom as required. The teacher chose not to report to the director and the parent of the victim. She only told the parent whose child cut the hair of the other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 14, 2023

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evident to support the allegation that one child cut the hair of other child during the activity in Pre-K classroom on 06/13/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 24, 2023

The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 24, 2023

The caregiver in infant room who has background check pending was working at the daycare today 02/24/2023. She left the daycare the same day. She will not work until her background clear and eligible.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jan 25, 2023

1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jan 25, 2023

1/There was some sharp/rough edges on the playground equipment accessible to children while outdoor activities. Note : corrected. The caregiver removed the equipment out of the children's reach. 2/The playground was flooded yesterday 01/24/203. All the covers for the ground of the play area torn posing tripping hazards. Pictures taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 25, 2022

The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 25, 2022

The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 6 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 9 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection. One infant was picked up at 12:08 pm same day.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 16, 2022

The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)May 16, 2022

The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)May 16, 2022

The training files for director and driver were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)May 16, 2022

The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 16, 2022

The infant room had five children with one caregiver and she was out of ratio by one child. She had : 3 children : 4 months. 1 child : 7 months. 1 child : 15 months. Note: classroom came into ratio during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)May 16, 2022

The toddlers classroom had label cots with numbers without having a number/child assignment map available.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)May 16, 2022

The training files for director and driver were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)May 16, 2022

The mulch in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth. There was dirt showing under the slide and mulch depleted around exit points. Pictures taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hope's Children Academy's safety grade?

Hope's Children Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 54.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Hope's Children Academy have?

Hope's Children Academy has 28 total violations on record, including 18 critical, 10 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Hope's Children Academy last inspected?

Hope's Children Academy was last inspected on October 14, 2025.

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