# Whiz Children's Academy Whiz Children's Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 99 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 9561 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77070 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 99 - License/permit: 857648 - Operator: not published - Phone: (281) 955-7160 - Hours: 12:00 AM-11:59 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=289919 ## Inspection record 18 findings across 26 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-03-31 to 2026-11-04); 12 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-11-13 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: The operation failed to abide by the 18 months rule difference when a mixed age group classroom was observed with 15 children including a 5 months old and 6 years old combined. (§746.1605(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1605-1)) - 2025-09-24 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-10: Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers: A 4-month-old infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clip attachment from the pacifier. (§746.2401(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2401-6)) - 2024-09-05 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-09-06: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone: An employee was observed present inside the operation without having their background check submitted. This was address with the director, the caregiver was confirmed left the premise while on site (§745.621(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-a-2)) - 2024-09-05 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-09-06: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver present in the infant classroom was observed having their backrground check status "Inactive" during the inspection. This was address with the director, the caregiver was confirmed left the premise while on site (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2024-01-04 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily: The television was observed being left on for over one hour during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and turned off the TV during the inspection. (§746.2207(c)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-3)) - 2024-01-04 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-01-11: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver in the 2-year-old classroom was observed standing in the hallway outside of the classroom and not supervising children during nap time. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2024-01-04 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-01-19: Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion: Two employees and the director's files were reviewed and observed missing the proof of high school or equivalence documentation in their personnel files. (§746.1107(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1107-2)) - 2024-01-04 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space: Sleeping space in the Pre-k/ School-age classroom was observed not adequately arranged when there were no spaces observed between the children's nap cots. This was corrected when the napping area was rearranged. (§746.2909(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-3)) - 2024-01-04 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-01-11: Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times: The television in the Pre-K/ School Age classroom was observed being left on during rest time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and turned off the television. (§746.2207(c)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-4)) - 2024-01-04 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-01-16: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: The food allergy plan for one child age 2yo was observed missing from the admission information forms. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2023-01-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2023-02-01: Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours: Based on the information obtained from the investigation, although the operational policies stated parents are welcome to visit the operation at any times, the operation is implementing closed door policies with no wirtten explanation to the parents who have their child enrolled at this operation. (§746.501(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-b-1)) - 2022-03-31 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-04-01: Written Operational Policies - Duration: The operational polciies was reviewed and observed missing the information related to the duration for physical indoor/outfoor activities for the children in care. (§746.501(a)(18)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18-b)) - 2022-03-31 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: The gate to cover the electrical AC units in the outdoor area was observed left open. The smaller playground was observed having puddles of water standing on concrete surface where children are accessible to This was corrected when the gate for the AC units were closed and locked, the director removed the standing water in the playground area. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2022-03-31 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-03-31: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing: The annual training for one caregiver was observed missing 17 hours of the annual training period 11/20-11/21. (§746.1301(3)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-3-a)) - 2022-03-31 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily: The daily playground check list was observed not completed for the current date 3/31/2022. This was corrected, the person in charge completed the playground check list and documented in the form. (§746.4751(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4751-a)) - …and 3 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Cypress Fairbanks Cclc](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-151714) — 0.09 km, capacity 147 - [Gloria D. Lacson Fc., INC., DBA., Sweet Angels Day Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1322266) — 1.19 km, capacity 107 - [Wonderbees Learning Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1518495) — 1.56 km, capacity 68 - [Stair Steps 2 Learning](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-933969) — 1.6 km, capacity 130 - [Shining Starz Learning Center INC.](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1168453) — 1.69 km, capacity 157 - [Pine's Preschool & Childcare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1507008) — 1.76 km, capacity 68 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 289919 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=289919 - us_census_geocoder record 9561 FM 1960 RD W|HOUSTON|TX|77070 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 857648 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=857648 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-bi85_ztjy_mgt7 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=857648 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 06465-0096 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=06465-0096 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-289919 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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