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Whiz Kids Playhouse

16610 Charterstone Dr, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Whiz Kids Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 149 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 17 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (7 of 27). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 20% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 20%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston
9High risk
10Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 21 inspections and 16 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 14, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 2, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 25, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication7
Sleep safety4
Staff ratios4
Training & qualifications3
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding2
Supervision2
Building & playground safety1
Transportation1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
One child file did not have the current health statement on file available for reviee during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025
HighDec 2, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
A 5 months old infant was observed sleeping on the bouncer during the inspection walk through. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025
HighFeb 1, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
A two months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. The caregiver in charge was made aware and removed the infant from the restricted device.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 1, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
The nap cot with number labeled was observed not match with the list of the children names posted on the wall in the Schoolers classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and updated the list of the children names.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 26, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is confirmed that the Incident/Illness Report for the incident that occurred to a child's injury was never shared and signed by the parent.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 26, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
Medium HighFeb 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2023
HighFeb 9, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One employee with background check status "Inactive" since 8/10/2022 was observed present in the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
HighOct 22, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
HighMar 3, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 3, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding intructions for one infants was observed not current, last certification date was noted 1/3/22.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2022
MediumMar 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The personnel and training records for the employees was observed not being maintained.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022
Medium HighMar 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2022
HighFeb 8, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2022
Medium HighJan 20, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
Medium HighDec 14, 2021Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority §746.1013(a)(4)
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
HighDec 14, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
Medium HighDec 14, 2021Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(7)
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
MediumOct 29, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
Menu was observed not posted in the front lobby of the operation during the inspection. This was corrected, the menu was posted during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 27, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the incident report form 7239 was not completed properly for the incidents occurred on 10/24/2021 when a child sustained an injury on the playground and a child was throwing a baby bouncer toward a caregiver and the infants in care.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
HighOct 27, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
Medium LowOct 25, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours §746.501(b)(1)
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, parents were not informed nor allowed to come inside the daycare center after the Emergency Rules were lifted.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2021
HighOct 25, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity149 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 AM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceJun 1, 2020
DirectorRobin Brown
Phone2813769955
State operation #1699142

Common questions

Does Whiz Kids Playhouse take infants?

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

What are Whiz Kids Playhouse’s hours?

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

Does Whiz Kids Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Whiz Kids Playhouse cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Whiz Kids Playhouse 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 Whiz Kids Playhouse had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 2, 2025: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Whiz Kids Playhouse compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 20% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Whiz Kids Playhouse last inspected?

Jun 12, 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 1699142 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.