Licensed center · Houston, TX
Discovery Kids Academy Of Greater Houston
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 31
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 20 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 31 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
5200 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004 · Harris County · 27 licensed daycares in 77004
Capacity rank 24 of 27 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 4 in 77004
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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
- 1553742
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- May 2015
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
10 inspections on record, most recent Sep 25, 2025. 4 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical chord was observed hanging from wall accessible to children outside on the playground.
Corrected Feb 20, 2024
- 746.3807(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Medication including tylenol and diaper rash ointment was observed stored on bottom shelf accesible to children in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed removing the medicine from the bottom shelf and storing away from children.
Corrected Feb 6, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4751(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A plastic swimming pool on the playground was observed having a hole in it, a play house was observed having a hole in the roof, trash(plastic food wrappings) was observed on the playground accessible to children.
Corrected Feb 20, 2024
- 746.2505(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Sippy cups were observed in toddler room not labeled. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed labeling the cups.
Corrected Feb 6, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguisher was observed expired during inspection.
Corrected Feb 20, 2024
- 746.3407(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Cleaning supplies including Clorox, dish soap, and /Comet was observed sitting on the floor of restroom used by children aaccessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed removing the chemicals and making them inaccesible to children.
Corrected Feb 6, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 24, 2023Inspection19 standards cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection available for review during inspection.
Corrected Nov 14, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed having screen time during mealtime. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from the children.
Corrected Oct 24, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years of age was observed having screen time. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed turning the screen away from children and allowing the music to play.
Corrected Oct 24, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet obtained or available for review for 6-week old infant during inspection.
Corrected Oct 31, 2023
- 746.5207(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the toddler room. This was corrected during inspection when director posted a diagram in the room.
Corrected Oct 24, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.4003(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit was missing a first aid guide. This was corrected during inspection when director printed and placed a first aid guide in the first aid kit.
Corrected Oct 24, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
There was no current cpr training for director available for review during inspection.
Corrected Nov 14, 2023
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director file was missing the required 30 clock hour trainings.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
two out of four staff files reviewed were missing training on Preventing and controlling and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.605(16)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for one child with food allergy during inspection.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
There was no current first aid training for director available for review during inspection.
Corrected Nov 14, 2023
- 746.605(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated special needs statement.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
One crib mattress in the infant room was observed torn and not washable.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.605(13)(B)(i)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated modifications.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Caregiver was observed using cell phone while caring for infants during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed putting away the cell phone.
Corrected Oct 24, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include updated water activity permissiont.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out of four caregiver files reviewed was missing the required 24 clock hour trainings.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.4003(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
The first aid kit was missing scissors. This was corrected during inspection when director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid guide.
Corrected Oct 24, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no current gas inspection available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 14, 2023
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Feb 2, 2023Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
Corrected Feb 4, 2023
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Nov 29, 2022Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.3903(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
There was no documentation available for review during inspection of dogs vaccination.
Corrected Nov 29, 2022, at the inspection
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 1-year-old child was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child(ren) another activity to participate in.
Corrected Nov 29, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
There was mo documentation of shelter drills, severe weather drills, emergency preparedness plan, or lock-down drills available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 6, 2022
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly available for review during inspection.
Corrected Dec 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3901(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
There was no parent notification available for review during inspection that an animal (dog) was present at the center. This was corrected during inspection when the dog was seen being picked up and remove from the operation during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 29, 2022, at the inspection
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 6, 2022
- 746.3903(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- May 17, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- May 14, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 19, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Feb 17, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
32 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently Sep 25, 2025. All 32 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High26%
- Medium High1753%
- Medium1238%
- Medium Low13%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 7 of 10 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 12 of 32 findings, 20 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 6, 2024, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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