Zahiya Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1821065
Zahiya Academy holds a Initial issued December 8, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 4 inspections on record with 27 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Initial
Issued
December 8, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
54 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
8830 Galveston Rd, Houston, TX 77034-3921
The 60-month record
4
Inspections
2
Assessments
0
Self reports
27
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 9 · Medium 12 · Medium Low 3 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Assessment | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Inspection | 21 |
Deficiency records
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operations playground fence was observed with broken panels. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A two year old student was observed seated in a high chair without the required safety straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.
Corrected: March 6, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A dishwasher was observed on the playground.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
January 20, 2026 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Corrected: January 27, 2026
November 21, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.
Corrected: December 1, 2025
November 21, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the required fire inspection.
Corrected: December 1, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the parent rights section.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain a emergency section.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the vaccine preventable diseases section.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the suspension and expulsion section.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parent participation.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(b) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not inform parents areas within 1000 feet of center is a gang free zone.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the CPSC website posted.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Animal excrement was observed on the playground.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for the parent review of policies.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the promotion of physical activity.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the parental notification section.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The playground fence was observed with missing wooden panels and broken panels. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the required fire inspection.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the list of current employees posted. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected: October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parents to access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline and the HHSC website.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the emergency telephone number.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not contain the preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
Corrected: November 6, 2025
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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