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iRise Christian Academy

12216 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77584 · Brazoria County
Accepts child care subsidies

iRise Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Pearland, TX, licensed for up to 88 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 30). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #65 of 66 centers in Pearland and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #65 of 66 centers in Pearland
7High risk
17Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
30 citations from 11 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 1, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Records & paperwork4
Sleep safety3
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding3
Other standards2
Transportation2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 1, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
During the inspection I observed that the lighting in the nap area was too dark. Due to the lack of lighting, it was difficult to navigate the classroom. This is a violation of minimum standards.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowSep 4, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
During inspection, three caregivers did not have Pre-Employment Affidavit forms on file.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
MediumSep 4, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
During inspection, one child's file was missing physician or emergency facility information.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
Medium HighSep 4, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
During inspection, two children files did not have emergency contacts address listed. One child's file had parent listed as emergency contact person.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
Medium HighSep 4, 2025InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
During inspection, carbon monoxide detector had not been checked for the months January - August 2025.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025
MediumSep 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
During inspection, fire drills had not been documented for months January - August 2025.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025
Medium HighSep 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
During inspection, fire extinguishers had not been inspected by Designee or Director for months January - August 2025.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025
HighSep 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
During inspection, smoke detector testing was not checked for months January - August 2025.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025
Medium HighSep 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
During inspection, there was less than 5 ft of mulch on playground and you can see grass growing from underneath.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025
Medium HighSep 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The Sprouts classroom had a large area of chipped paint on the wall that was accessible to children.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium HighSep 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation's annual sanitation inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 12/15/2022.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2024
Medium HighSep 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
In the Seedlings and Sprouts classrooms, diaper changing supplies were accessible to children.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
HighSep 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver who did not have a background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024
Medium HighSep 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation's fire drills are not current as documentation shows the last drill was conducted on 7/8/2024.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium HighSep 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Three out of eight children do not have current immunization records on file for review.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024
Medium HighSep 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of six children's files evaluated were missing current immunization records.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2023
Medium HighSep 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The director does not have current first aid certification on file for review.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2023
Medium HighSep 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The director does not have CPR certification on file for review.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2023
Medium HighSep 21, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children with known food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan in their files for review.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2023
HighMar 8, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was missing cotton balls, tweezers, and a thermometer. Note: Corrected when the items were added to the first aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 8, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
There is no documentation of parent information and emergency telephone numbers for a child that is transported daily.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2023
HighMar 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 11/29/2022.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2023
Medium HighMar 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe §746.3701(8)
A storage chest located on the playground has a lid that was unsupported as it did not remain open in any position and does not have ventilation holes.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2023
HighAug 22, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
In the infant classroom, cleaning products were located in a drawer that was accessible to children. Note: Corrected when the cleaning products were moved to a cabinet out of the children's reach.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
One out of four employee files evaluated was missing educational qualifications translated to English.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2022
Medium HighAug 22, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
In the infant classroom, two children's bottles were not labeled. Note: Corrected when the bottles were labeled with the children's names.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 17, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
In the infant classroom, I observed a six month old sleeping with a bib around her neck.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
MediumJun 17, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used §746.3313(2)
A current daily menu was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium HighJun 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation was unable to provide any documentation showing monthly fire drills were conducted.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
MediumJun 17, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
In the infant classroom, one crib and one pack n play were not labeled. Note: Corrected when the crib and pack n play were labeled.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity88 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 15, 2022
DirectorChidinma Ekere
Phone8326931157
State operation #1735983

Common questions

Does iRise Christian Academy take infants?

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

What are iRise Christian 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 iRise Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has iRise Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2025: “Smoke Detectors Testing.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does iRise Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Pearland?

It is tied for #65 of 66 centers in Pearland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was iRise Christian Academy last inspected?

Sep 1, 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 1735983 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.