Bethel's Family Christian Academy
Bethel's Family Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 277 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 13). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #433 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection and the last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2025 and the reinspection was conducted on 5/02/2025
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the caregiver is using harsh language when communicating with the children during diaper changes.
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm while the children were lining up to leave the classroom.
One out ten caregivers did not have a first aid and rescue breathing available for review
One out of ten caregivers did not have a CPR available for review.
One caregiver was supervising 15 toddler children by themselves. The specified age group was 2. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver came to assist.
Documentation showing staff have completed 24 clock hours of training was not available to review during the inspection for 1 staff file evaluated.
The following documentation was missing from staff files evaluated: - Certificates of Current CPR and First Aid Training - Pre-Employment Affidavit Forms -Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalent
The director who has been employed for less than a year did not have proof of orientation. This was corrected when the form was completed during inspection.
Documentation of the most recent severe weather drill was not available for review during the inspection. Note: The provider documented the severe weather drills during the inspection.
2 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
The operation failed to report suspected abuse and neglect of a child in care to DFPS.
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, a caregiver was aggressive and forceful to a child in care resulting in the child obtaining scratch and nail marks.
About this center
Common questions
Does Bethel's Family Christian Academy take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Bethel's Family 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 Bethel's Family Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Bethel's Family Christian Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bethel's Family 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 $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Bethel's Family Christian Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 14, 2026: “Corrections Made to Fire Inspection.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Bethel's Family Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #433 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Bethel's Family Christian Academy last inspected?
May 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1200407 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.