Licensed center · Houston, TX
Zahiya Academy
- Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
- Capacity 54
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- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Preschool to school age
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Meals
- Not on the state record
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 54 children
Does not accept child care assistance- School-age care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
8830 Galveston Rd, Houston, TX 77034 · Harris County · 16 licensed daycares in 77034
Capacity rank 6 of 16 in this ZIP
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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
- 1821065
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- December 2025
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
3 inspections on record, most recent Apr 8, 2026. 4 of 5 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 6, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.4305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The operations playground fence was observed with broken panels. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A dishwasher was observed on the playground.
Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jan 20, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
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.
Corrected Jan 27, 2026
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Nov 21, 2025Assessment2 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.
Corrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have the required fire inspection.
Corrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 23, 2025Inspection21 standards cited
- 746.501(a)(21)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for the parent review of policies.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
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.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.501(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
The operational policy did not contain a emergency section.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.501(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operational policy did not contain the suspension and expulsion section.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Animal excrement was observed on the playground.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(22)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parent participation.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy did not contain the promotion of physical activity.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have the required fire inspection.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.405(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
The operation did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.4135(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have the CPSC website posted.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.4305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence was observed with missing wooden panels and broken panels. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policy did not contain the parent rights section.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.501(a)(28)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policy did not contain the vaccine preventable diseases section.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.501(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
The operational policy did not contain the parental notification section.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.501(a)(26)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
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 Oct 23, 2025, at the inspection
- 746.501(a)(23)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025
- 746.5202(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the emergency telephone number.
Corrected Nov 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(21)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
27 standards cited across 3 inspections, most recently Apr 8, 2026. All 27 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High27%
- Medium High933%
- Medium1244%
- Medium Low311%
- Low14%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 1 of 3 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 27 findings, 26 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Mar 6, 2026, 1 clean visit 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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