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Prestige Academy

Licensed child care center

6570 W Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77035

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1562839-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Houston, TX
Record Period
2022–2026
Source Documents
21
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 20 licensing visits from March 2022 to March 2026, HHSC cited 42 deficiencies at Prestige Academy; 42 have a recorded correction.

Visits
20
2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
42
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
42
Of 42 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
4
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 7 deficiencies across 6 visits; of which, high risk: 2720226 visits2023: 6 deficiencies across 3 visits620233 visits2024: 10 deficiencies across 5 visits; of which, high risk: 11020245 visits2025: 14 deficiencies across 4 visits1420254 visits2026: 5 deficiencies across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 152026*2 visits2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 7 deficiencies across 6 visits; of which, high risk: 2720226 visits2023: 6 deficiencies across 3 visits620233 visits2024: 10 deficiencies across 5 visits; of which, high risk: 11020245 visits2025: 14 deficiencies across 4 visits1420254 visits2026: 5 deficiencies across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 152026*2 visits

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
2022672
2023360
20245101
20254140
2026251

What the Record Shows

  • 42 of 42 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • 4 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, March 27, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100913

  2. 2026

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.5625(b)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsHigh riskCorrected Mar 31, 2026
    • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 31, 2026
    • 746.2207(a)Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoMedium riskCorrected Mar 17, 2026
    • 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 17, 2026
    • 746.1105(3)Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)Low riskCorrected Mar 31, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100912

  3. 2025

    Inspection

    10 deficiencies

    • 746.603(a)(2)Children's Records - Admission InformationMedium riskCorrected May 8, 2025
    • 746.801(2)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding InstructionsMedium riskCorrected May 1, 2025
    • 746.801(12)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection ReportMedium riskCorrected May 15, 2025
    • 746.801(8)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsMedium riskCorrected May 1, 2025
    • 746.501(a)(8)Written Operational Policies - Suspension and ExpulsionMedium-high riskCorrected May 1, 2025
    • 746.801(6)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability InsuranceMedium riskCorrected May 1, 2025
    • 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium-high riskCorrected May 8, 2025
    • 746.801(13)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection ReportMedium riskCorrected May 15, 2025
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected May 8, 2025
    • 746.801(11)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareMedium-high riskCorrected May 15, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100911

  4. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100910

  5. 2025

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.631(a)Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 18, 2025
    • 746.1205(a)(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 18, 2025
    • 746.2425Crib ActivitiesMedium riskCorrected Feb 18, 2025
    • 746.2409(a)(2)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 21, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100909

  6. 2025

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905219845

  7. 2024

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected May 10, 2024
    • 746.611(a)(1)Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programLow riskCorrected May 10, 2024
    • 746.3701(1)Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 26, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100908

  8. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1107(2)Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionMedium-high riskCorrected May 9, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100907

  9. 2024

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.3503(a)Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 11, 2024
    • 746.3407(8)Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 11, 2024
    • 745.635(3)AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsHigh riskCorrected Apr 11, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100906

  10. 2024

    Investigation

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 19, 2024
    • 746.5613One Seat Belt Per PersonMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 19, 2024
    • 746.1107(2)Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 19, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905219844

  11. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100905

  12. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100904

  13. 2023

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3407(9)Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 15, 2023
    • 746.1329(b)(6)Documentation of Training Requirements - LengthLow riskCorrected Dec 15, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905219843

  14. 2023

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected May 19, 2023
    • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected May 19, 2023
    • 746.901(2)Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsMedium riskCorrected May 26, 2023
    • 746.5603(c)Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyMedium-high riskCorrected May 22, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100903

  15. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100902

  16. 2022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3505(b)Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 22, 2022
    • 746.2426Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Aug 22, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100901

  17. 2022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 8, 2022
    • 746.3505(b)Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 8, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100900

  18. 2022

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.3505(e)Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 8, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905219842

  19. 2022

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Jun 2, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905100899

  20. 2022

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Mar 14, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905252321

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Citation 746.1107(2), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1107(2) in April 2024 and April 2024. The agency describes it this way: Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2222222222222323232424242424252525252626746.1107(2) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.3505(b) in August 2022 and August 2022. The agency describes it this way: Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2222222222222323232424242424252525252626746.3505(b) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.1107(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1107(2): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.3505(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  3. 03

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  4. 04

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1562839

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905252321

    Visit Mar 14, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100899

    Visit May 19, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905219842

    Visit Aug 1, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100900

    Visit Aug 8, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100901

    Visit Aug 22, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100902

    Visit Sep 2, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100903

    Visit May 17, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905219843

    Visit Oct 17, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100904

    Visit Oct 26, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100905

    Visit Jan 30, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905219844

    Visit Apr 4, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100906

    Visit Apr 11, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100907

    Visit Apr 25, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100908

    Visit Apr 26, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905219845

    Visit Feb 12, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100909

    Visit Feb 18, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100910

    Visit Mar 14, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100911

    Visit Apr 24, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100912

    Visit Mar 17, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905100913

    Visit Mar 27, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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