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Bethany Christian Academy

7304 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX 77028 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Bethany Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 31 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 58 citations, 23 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 58). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #677 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #677 of 882 centers in Houston
23High risk
14Medium High risk
20Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
58 citations from 31 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 27, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJul 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Other standards8
Supervision8
Staff ratios6
Records & paperwork6
Training & qualifications6
Child protection4
Caregiver conduct4
Health & medication3
Transportation2
Food & feeding1
Background checks1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25. 6 previous extensions have been completed for this deficiency that was originally cited on 11/5/25.
Correction verified May 8, 2026
MediumMar 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
The operation needs documentation for the unitary surfacing used on the playground and make available to both parents and CCR upon request.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
MediumNov 5, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
1 out of 10 children's files is missing the health statement.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
Medium HighNov 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
MediumNov 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The director failed to document fire drills for the months of July, August and September 2025.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
MediumMay 20, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
A child had a cell phone watching a movie in the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the child hand in the phone.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The CPSC recall list was last certified in February 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director re-certified.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
Condition four was not being followed when the director allowed a caregiver to conducted the transportation checklist. Corrected: When director and I talked about the condition four and her doing the checklist.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
One caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium LowApr 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One caregiver did not have an affidavit that was notarized.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two caregivers had online CPR training and it was not done in person with a manikin.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(10)
Two caregivers did not have the required information for receiving orientation. The orientation form was not signed by an director or someone at the operation that gave the orientation.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One caregiver did not have information on how they meet education qualifications.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
One caregiver did not have documentation that they received the center policies or the updated policy for condition two. The caregiver was hired 6-13-2019.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
HighMar 27, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
The operation didi not ensure that the fire extinguisher on the van had been serviced.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2024
HighMar 27, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher on the van was empty and needs to be serviced and needs to be approved by the local or state fire marshal.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2024
MediumFeb 27, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
Three caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
MediumFeb 27, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted, the last inspection form posted was from 7/14/2023.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighFeb 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
Two caregiver hired 7/27/23 and 2/2/24 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
HighFeb 27, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
Two caregivers did not have an observation completed for the month of January.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
MediumFeb 27, 2024InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(10)
Two caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
MediumFeb 27, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation last updated the Children's Products on 1/1/2023.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
HighDec 20, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was not good judgment of the caregivers when they allowed children to run around the classroom and allow children to walk around and eat popcorn.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighDec 20, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A three year old child walked out of the classroom and walked to the classroom next door without the caregivers knowing.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighDec 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director is not ensuring that the caregivers in the building are following minimum standards.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
The school age caregiver was not aware of the children's ages, one of the caregivers in the toddler classroom was unaware of the children's ages. The caregivers did not have information showing children's ages.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
The school age children were watching a movie while eating snack.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighNov 15, 2023InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children §746.4203
They was a mixed age group of children in the lunch room in the morning, the ages of the children were 6 months to 3 years old. The youngest child from the oldest child was a 18 months difference. Corrected: When the infants went to their classroom and the rest of the children went to their classroom
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three children are missing a health statement from their doctor.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2023
Medium HighOct 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
In one classroom their was 14 children with two caregivers. The youngest child was 10 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The oldest child was 18 months older then the youngest child. Corrected: When the two groups slip and the older children went to their classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child is missing their immunization records.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2023
HighSep 19, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined two children in care by use of harsh language, aggressively grabbing and pulling and by striking a child with an instrument.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023
HighSep 19, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of abuse.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
HighSep 19, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that caregivers present in the classroom did not intervene or report inappropriate discipline by another caregiver.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
HighSep 19, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver with access to children in care did not have a current eligible background check.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
MediumAug 31, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During opening time, children are eating breakfast in the cafeteria and the tv is on showing age-appropriate programming. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 31, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
2 out of 6 infants on bottle only need written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
During the investigation inspection, the person left in charge did have not access to all requested documentation.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
HighJul 14, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
Doing the follow up the child safety alarm was still observed not to be on when the van is turned on.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
HighJul 14, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for §746.5625(d)(1)
The child safety alarm remains in need of repair in order to provide automatic activation when the van ignition is turned on.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
HighJul 13, 2023Found during an investigationBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 §745.621(a)(7)
It was observed in the lunch room there was a caregiver caring for children, and her background showed pending. Note: Caregiver background is pending, Caregiver left the premises immediately.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2023
HighJun 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A six-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle for over an hour.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
HighJun 27, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for over one hour.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
HighJun 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The child safety alarm requires activation by person and is not automated based on ignition.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2023
HighJun 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for §746.5625(d)(1)
A six-year-old child was left sleeping in the center van when a caregiver failed to thoroughly conduct a visual check of the vehicle.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2023
MediumJun 27, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Transportation §746.501(a)(14)
Operational policies did not include transportation procedures at the time of the incident.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
HighJun 27, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to timely notify Child Care Regulation of a situation in which a child was placed at risk.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2023
HighJun 27, 2023Found during an investigationTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
A list of children transported by the operation during transportation services was not completed. The operation maintained attendance for children transported by the operation utilizing an electronic attendance system located at the center.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
MediumMar 6, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
Parents have been prevented from visiting their children inside the operation and/or go inside. The center has a COVID policy that says they cannot come in.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2023
HighFeb 8, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
A child was popped on the hand by a caregiver as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
Medium HighDec 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation did not stated in their emergency preparedness plan how they would evacuation or relocation children 24 months and younger or any children with limited mobility. The operation did not state in their emergency preparedness address of a alternate shelter away from the center.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2022
Medium HighDec 29, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
In the toddler and infant classroom the lights were off during naptime and you were unable to see the children when walking into the classroom. Corrected: In the toddler classroom the caregiver turned on some lights to see the children while napping.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
HighDec 29, 2022InspectionSupervision
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised §746.2909(5)
When the director came to answer the front door it was observed a caregiver sitting in the middle door way of two different classrooms observing children napping.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
Medium HighDec 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft. §746.4907(a)(2)
The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least nine inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
Medium HighDec 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children did not have an address for their emergency contact.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver has an expired First Aid card. Expired on 10.4.2021.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver has an expired CPR card. Expired on 10.4.2021.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One out of four children records reviewed is missing emergency contact information.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 8, 2018
DirectorLe'jai Joseph
Phone7136331101
State operation #1676661

Common questions

Does Bethany Christian Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Bethany Christian Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bethany Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Bethany Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bethany Christian Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bethany Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 23 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 19, 2024: “Requirements during probation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bethany Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #677 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bethany Christian Academy last inspected?

Mar 10, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1676661 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.