Gem Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 170 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Skill classes
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school

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

1746966

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

July 2023

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

18 inspections on record, most recent Jul 30, 2026. 7 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 15, 2026Inspection3 standards cited

  • 744.2002(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

    The operation has been operating as early as 8:46am and as late as 4:02pm according to sign in documentation when their summer hours are from 10am until 2:59pm.

    Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.613(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified

    There were 11 children in care and the operation only had 5 children's records available for review and stated that they are waiting on immunizations from 6 children and did not have records avalaible for them.

    Corrected Jul 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    The permit holder is operating in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. The operation has repeated deficiencies for operating more than 5 hours a day and requires records.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 7, 2026Inspection5 standards cited

  • 744.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines

    Three of the six staff employed at the operation only had online CPR certificates that did not involve the hands on use of a manikin.

    Corrected Jul 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.3251(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Height = Depth of Loose Fill

    The operation was using an 8ft rock climbing wall in a classroom without surfacing.

    Corrected Jul 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.601(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

    There were no records for 14 children in care at the operation with 23 chidlren enrolled.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.1011Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Director Present During Operating Hours

    The Director was not present and does not clock in and out so their hours at the operation could not be verified.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2002(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

    The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and the operations plan for summer use is between 10am-2:59am.

    Corrected Jul 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 1, 2026Inspection4 standards cited

  • 744.301(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation

    The operation has been operating form 10am-6pm, there were 6 children in care when the walkthrough was conducted and according to documentation they had been there since 9am.

    Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2909Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Other Programs Must Not Use Licensed Indoor Space

    The operation has been renting out the gym and other areas of the operation to other organizations without notifying licensing or developing a planned for the shared space.

    Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.2002(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

    The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and does not have an outdoor area.

    Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 744.601(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

    There was no access to children's records during the operation and the site director did not have access to the computer.

    Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 standards 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 operation does not have fire drill documentation available for review.

    Corrected Jul 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    There was a caregiver with a provisional background left in the classroom alone with children.

    Corrected Jul 9, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 26, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    One caregiver was present without a background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the background check results came back.

    Corrected Jan 26, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    One staff was present while child in care with no background check submitted.

    Corrected Jul 6, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 744.801(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Two out ten staff files were not available for review during the visit.

    Corrected Jul 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• May 3, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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