Cedars International Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 150 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Skill classes

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1798073

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

October 2025

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent Dec 8, 2025. 9 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 744.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    At the time of the inspection, 2 children's files reviewed did not have their physician's inforamation.

    Corrected Oct 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2007(b)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence

    At the time of the inspection, a classroom was seen playing the fortnite video This was brought into compliance when the caregiver turned the game off during the inspection.

    Corrected Oct 3, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 744.2501(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    At the time of this inspection, the annual sanitation report had expired.

    Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 31, 2025Inspection6 standards cited

  • 744.3559(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documentation of Drills

    The operation did not have any documentation showing the time of fire drills to ensure that they were able to exit in 3 minutes. The staff had to call another staff during inspection to obtain this information as it was not available for review during inspection.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2753(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    The operation had two different types if antiseptic ointment in the first aid kit that expired in 2017 and 2022. The director removed these from the first aid kit during inspection.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 744.3757(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector- Director or Designee Check All Detectors Monthly

    The carbon monoxide detection system was not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 744.3607(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    The fire extinguishers were not inspected in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 744.3619Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Smoke Detectors Testing

    The smoke detectors were not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 744.3559(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    During the January 2025 fire drill the staff and children were not able to safely exit the building within three minutes. This was corrected at inspection when a drill was conducted and everyone was able to exit under 3 minutes.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Mar 10, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 744.2007(b)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    One group of kids were observed in a classroom eating snack while watching cartoons. This was corrected when the caregiver shut off the television.

    Corrected Mar 10, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2507(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    Four classrooms had garbage accessible to children as the trash cans contained garbage in them and did not have a lid on them. This was corrected when all four trash cans were removed from the classrooms.

    Corrected Mar 10, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 744.801(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors

    The provider did have any documentation of inspecting the carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, or fire extinguishers monthly. This was corrected at inspection when the provider completed all 3 inspections.

    Corrected Jan 8, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 744.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Admission Information

    Ten children's admission files were missing the following information: emergency contact address, Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or anemergency-care facility, and authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.

    Corrected Dec 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 2, 2024Inspection9 standards cited

  • 744.2007(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

    Two staff had children watching cartoons in their classrooms. The staff shut off the televisions during the inspection.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2024, at the inspection

  • 744.1331(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

    The operation did not have documentation of training for ten staff.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Care Requirements for Children Younger Than 5 - Written Plan

    The operation did not have a written activity plan for any of the children in care including those under 5 years old.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024

  • 744.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    One staff allowed children outside on the playground without knowing who the children were left in care with at the end of his shift. During the inspection another staff stated she was only responsible for half of the children and I was able to observe other staff outside present with the other children.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Ten staff personnel files were incomplete and missing the required documents.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024

  • 744.1205(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

    Four staff did not know the children's ages or have anything to locate what the children's ages were during the inspection.

    Corrected Dec 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.

    The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.

    Corrected Dec 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

    The operation did not have children's records available for review during inspection.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024

  • 744.2401(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

    The operation is not following the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 10, 2024Inspection5 standards cited

  • 744.2501(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation does not have a sanitation inspection on file.

    Corrected Sep 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

    The operation does not have the following files required at the operation: liability insurance

    Corrected Sep 17, 2024

  • 744.3501(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation does not have a fire inspection on file.

    Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2507(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    There are several pieces of garbage on the playground area.

    Corrected Sep 17, 2024

  • 744.501(22)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

    The following policies were not available for review: Procedures for handling medical emergencies; Procedures for parental notifications; Permissions for Transportation, Water Activities, and Fields Trips, if applicable, Animals, Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellant and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; Procedures for parents to visit the operation at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the building, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; Procedures for parents to participate in the operation's activities; Procedures for parents to review a copy of the operation's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents Rights

    Corrected Sep 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 7, 2024Inspection6 standards cited

  • 744.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

    The operation does not have the following files required at the operation: liability insurance playground maintenance checklists emergency drills documentation

    Corrected Aug 14, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2507(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    There are several pieces of garbage on the playground area.

    Corrected Aug 14, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2507(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    There is 2 inch hole in the wall of a classroom.

    Corrected Aug 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.3501(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation does not have a fire inspection on file.

    Corrected Aug 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2501(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation does not have a sanitation inspection on file.

    Corrected Aug 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.501(22)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

    The operation does not have the following operational policies: Illness and exclusion criteria; Procedures for handling medical emergencies; Procedures for parental notifications; Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority, Permissions for Transportation, Water Activities, and Fields Trips, if applicable, Animals, Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellant and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the operation; Procedures for parents to visit the operation at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the building, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; Procedures for parents to participate in the operation's activities; Procedures for parents to review a copy of the operation's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; Emergency preparedness plan; Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your operation is in the home of the permit holder, the director, or a caregiver. If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto-injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?744.2009 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)

    Corrected Aug 14, 2024 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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