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Hope Academy

1801 Fm 528 Rd, Webster, TX 77598 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Hope Academy is a licensed child care center in Webster, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 32 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (8 of 32). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 10 centers in Webster and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#10 of 10 centers in Webster
4High risk
15Medium High risk
11Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
32 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundAug 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios8
Building & playground safety6
Health & medication6
Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork4
Other standards2
Food & feeding1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
During an field inspection by the supervisor the operation outdoor activity space does not have a fence.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2026
Medium HighAug 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
During the inspection the director had an expired first aid certificate as of June 2026.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2026
Medium HighAug 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
During the inspection two employees did not have current annual trainings.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2026
Medium HighAug 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
During the inspection fire drills weren't done since June 2025.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
MediumOct 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children's files did not have the required health statements.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
HighOct 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
One child did not have the required emergency medical authorization consent.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
Medium HighOct 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
The battery operated carbon monoxide detector was not being tested monthly. This was corrected when the detector was tested and documented during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
During inspection, one child did not have emergency allergy plan completed by physician on file.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
HighOct 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors §746.501(a)(29)
Operational Policies did not state if the center will provide or decline administering unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications §746.501(a)(6)
Operational Policies did not state how they will notify parents.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
Operational Policies did not state how employees are meeting vaccine preventable diseases.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
One of the outlets plates observed in a classroom was broken. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
Transporter hired on 12/13/2018 did not have transportation training for 2021-2022 training year. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Children were observed in the cafeteria eating snack while watching Paw Patrol on a computer.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
HighOct 11, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One child was missing medical attention information.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2022
HighOct 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Operation had their last fire inspection conducted on 10/22/2020.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Three classrooms observed were missing outlet covers. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper supplies were observed in classroom accessible to children.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
Director hired on 8/30/2020 had 18 hours of annual training for 2021-2022 training year.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Immunizations §746.501(a)(11)
Operational Policies did not state the immunization requirements for each child enrolling.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
During inspection, two children were missing emergency contact address.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2022
Medium LowOct 11, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Staff hired on 3/10/2022, 8/3/2020, 5/25/2022, and 12/13/2018 were missing notarized affidavits.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.501(a)(12)
Operational Policies did not state the requirements for vision and hearing screening.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Transportation §746.501(a)(14)
Operation Policies did not discuss their transportation procedures.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Operation has not had a Sanitation Inspection.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium LowOct 12, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
One out of four student files were lacking the required date of admission.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two of four records were lacking the required health statement.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One of four files were lacking the required emergency contact address,
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One of four students records were lacking an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times §746.501(a)(1)
The operational policy was lacking the following policy: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect §746.501(a)(26)
The operational policy was lacking how staff member will prevent and respond to abuse and neglect.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather §746.501(a)(18)(F)
The operational policy was lacking a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 14, 2016
DirectorRaymond Steward
Phone2815579160
State operation #1624696

Common questions

Does Hope Academy take infants?

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

What are Hope Academy’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 Hope Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Hope Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Hope Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Webster, 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 Hope Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 4, 2024: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Hope Academy compare with other daycares in Webster?

It is #10 of 10 centers in Webster by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Hope Academy last inspected?

Aug 3, 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 1624696 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.