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Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center

14325 Crescent Landing Dr, Houston, TX 77062 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 300 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1990. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 38% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #525 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #525 of 882 centers in Houston
1High risk
9Medium High risk
4Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundAug 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding2
Health & medication1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumNov 21, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
During the investigation the operation did share a copy of the incident report with the parent but it was never signed in the proper time.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026
Medium LowJan 17, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2025.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
MediumAug 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
One caregiver is missing one hour of child abuse and neglect training.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024
Medium HighAug 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The sanitation inspection expired on 1/31/2024.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
MediumAug 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
No fire drill documented for July 2023.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
Medium HighAug 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023
Medium HighAug 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Director is missing current transportation training.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023
MediumAug 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Two caregiver's records evaluated were missing one hour of child maltreatment training.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
I observe feeding bottles and training cups inside the hand-washing sink. Note: corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
I observe climbing structure in the playground area with missing wooden board and loose board along the platform area. There was a small gap in the fence area. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
I observe several infant feeding bottles not labeled. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
I observe toilet seat in the 2yos classroom loose presenting slipping or pinching hazard. The toilet in the girl's restroom was not flushed and debris on the floor. Note: corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
I did not observe current transportation safety training for director and driver.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighMar 3, 2022InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An infant was observed chewing on a bolt while walking the classroom. SN: This was corrected when the Director removed the bold from the childs mouth.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Two students were observed sitting in high chairs and the safety straps were not attached. Two students were observed sitting at a toddler feeding table without the required safety straps.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity300 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 30, 1990
DirectorMelanie Medders
Phone2812808282
State operation #249545

Common questions

Does Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center 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 Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 3, 2022: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #525 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Grace Christian Academy Early Learning Center last inspected?

May 11, 2026. No violations were found 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 249545 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.