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Harvest Christian Academy

17770 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77060 · Harris County
Conditions on permit6 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Harvest Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 180 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2000. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 44 citations, 17 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (12 of 44). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston
17High risk
15Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
44 citations from 23 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 21 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications12
Building & playground safety5
Staff ratios5
Supervision5
Records & paperwork4
Transportation3
Food & feeding3
Other standards3
Health & medication2
Background checks1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 3, 2026InspectionBackground 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)
Caregiver was observed supervising four two year olds without a background check on file. Note: This was corrected when Caregiver left the building.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
Licensing did not have access to files upon arrival.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
MediumAug 27, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
Medium HighAug 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Electrical outlets in multiple classrooms were found without safety covers.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
A piece of rotating equipment does not have loose-fill surfacing installed in the use zone.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
Medium HighAug 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
There are three staff that does not have staff First Aid training.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
Medium HighAug 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One staff does not have CPR training.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
HighAug 27, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
Emergency contact information is not on the vehicles that are transporting children.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
MediumAug 27, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
In the infant room, one child's feeding Instruction. was not updated within 30 days.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
Medium HighAug 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
All seven staff have not completed an orientation to the childcare center.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
Medium HighAug 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The Director has completed any transportation safety course.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
MediumAug 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
One vehicle that transports children does not have a thermometer.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
HighAug 27, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
One vehicle transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
MediumAug 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
One vehicle that transport children had expired antiseptic wipes.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
Medium HighAug 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diapers were being changed on a blanket which is an non-absorbent surface.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 27, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Out of seven records reviewed: Five lacked how they meet the education requirements. One lacked photo identification. Seven lacked documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
HighAug 27, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: Immunization requirements Enrollment Procedures Criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play Parent's Right Emergency preparedness plan Vaccine requirements for staff
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
HighAug 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vehicles used for transportation.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
LowAug 27, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
All ten children lacked a Health Statement.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
HighAug 27, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
One vehicle transporting children did not have a first aid kit.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
MediumAug 27, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
In the infant room, one child did not have written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
Medium HighJun 24, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Plan on file signed by the doctor and parent available for review.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2025
Medium HighJun 24, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
The caregiver overseeing four children did not accurately identify the ages of the children in they were responsible for.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2025
Medium HighJun 24, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
During the inspection, two children under 17 months old were observed in the same designated area eating their snack with children as old as 12 years old.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2025
MediumApr 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment §746.1311(c)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the director's training in this topic was last completed on 03/19/2024.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
MediumApr 8, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, two caregivers did not have up-to-date training on this topic on 04/10/2025. One caregiver completed their training on 04/25/2025 and the other caregiver's training was last completed on 04/28/2023.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
HighApr 8, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the director allowed a newly hired employee to have unsupervised access to children without first completing the required 8-hrs of Pre-Service Training nor had the individual completed an abuse/neglect training.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium HighApr 8, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Based on the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support infants are mixed with older children. Two children under 18 months of age, were observed in the same designated area eating dinner with children as old as 12-years old.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
MediumApr 8, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Based on the findings from the investigation, screen time was observed while a group of children were being served and eating dinner.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
HighDec 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The current fire inspection available for review was conducted on 11/28/2023.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2025
HighNov 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
Based upon the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children failed to follow the facilities safety precautions for loading and unloading children. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
Correction verified Dec 31, 2024
HighNov 12, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence to validate that Neglectful Supervision of a child occurred when a child was left on the vehicle unattended.
Correction verified Dec 31, 2024
HighNov 12, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children §746.5605(3)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
Correction verified Dec 31, 2024
HighNov 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle §746.5625(d)(2)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the driver who transported a group of children failed to conduct a walk-through and/or a visual check to all children were unloaded before disabling the alarm system in the rear of the vehicle.
Correction verified Dec 31, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two caregivers who provide care for children under 24-months old did not have current SIDS/Shaken Baby & Brain Development.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
Medium HighMar 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 16 month old child was combined in a group where the oldest child was 7 years old.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
HighDec 15, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The driver who transported children from their elementary school to the facility did not have emergency medical information nor the parent's contact information available for review.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighDec 15, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
There were more than 13 children in care at the time of the inspection, a 6 year old child was observed in the classroom with 5 infants under 18 months old, as a result, the oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
HighSep 12, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children §746.5605(3)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022
HighSep 12, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children, failed to follow the facilities procedures regarding safety precautions for loading and unloading children which resulted in a child being left in the center's vehicle unattended.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022
Medium HighSep 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Documentation was not available upon request to validate the director and any caregiver who transports completed the required 2 hours of Transportation Safety Training.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022
HighSep 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Documentation of the current fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection. The last documented fire inspection available to licensing was conducted on 09/24/2020.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2022
HighSep 12, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Two caregivers were observed to be in charge of a total of 14 children. When asked how many children they had, 1 caregiver stated they were responsible for 9 children, the other caregiver stated they were responsible for 7 children. When asked again, the caregivers were not able to provide an accurate number of children they were responsible for. CCR informed the caregivers there were only 14 children, then it was stated, two children just went home.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
MediumSep 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website §746.4135(c)
Certification was not available for reviiew to support the facility did not have any items recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity180 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 11, 2000
DirectorImman Ekwere
Phone2814233616
State operation #546570

Common questions

Does Harvest Christian Academy take infants?

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

What are Harvest Christian Academy’s hours?

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

Does Harvest Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Harvest Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Harvest 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 Harvest Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 17 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 3, 2026: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Harvest Christian Academy last inspected?

Sep 23, 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 546570 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.