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A Life Christian Academy

4 critical, 20 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 27, 2025.

6020 Guadalupe St, Houston, TX 77016 · (832) 233-5260

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings4 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: May 27, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2018Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 80

Texas HHSC operation #1645397 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Apr 22, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
  The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not annually certified by the provider. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the document was certified and posted in a prominent place.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(c).
Apr 22, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
  The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not annually certified by the provider. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the document was certified and posted in a prominent place.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(c).
Apr 22, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
  The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not annually certified by the provider. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the document was certified and posted in a prominent place.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(c).
Apr 22, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
  The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not annually certified by the provider. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the document was certified and posted in a prominent place.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(c).
2025
Jun 4, 2025 to Jun 4, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 4, 2025 inspection
- Jun 4, 2025 inspection
- Jun 4, 2025 inspection
- Jun 4, 2025 inspection
May 27, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The operation's transportation van is missing the electronic child safety alarm.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  2 out of 6 children's files is missing the Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  3 out of 6 children files have expired Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Affidavit for Exemption of immunization forms.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.615(a).
May 27, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The operation's transportation van is missing the electronic child safety alarm.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  3 out of 6 children files have expired Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Affidavit for Exemption of immunization forms.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.615(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  2 out of 6 children's files is missing the Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
May 27, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The operation's transportation van is missing the electronic child safety alarm.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  2 out of 6 children's files is missing the Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  3 out of 6 children files have expired Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Affidavit for Exemption of immunization forms.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.615(a).
May 27, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The operation's transportation van is missing the electronic child safety alarm.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
  3 out of 6 children files have expired Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Affidavit for Exemption of immunization forms.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.615(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  2 out of 6 children's files is missing the Statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
  3 swings were attached to the composite play structure. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the swings were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4701(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The composite play structure is 5 feet and has 3 inches of loose fill and is short by 3 inches.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jun 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jun 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The composite play structure is 5 feet and has 3 inches of loose fill and is short by 3 inches.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jun 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
  3 swings were attached to the composite play structure. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the swings were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4701(c).
Jun 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The composite play structure is 5 feet and has 3 inches of loose fill and is short by 3 inches.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jun 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
  3 swings were attached to the composite play structure. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the swings were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4701(c).
Jun 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The composite play structure is 5 feet and has 3 inches of loose fill and is short by 3 inches.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jun 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
  3 swings were attached to the composite play structure. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the swings were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4701(c).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jul 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground structure does not have loose fill surfacing in the use zone
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  The toddler classroom was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the outlet covers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
Jul 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  The toddler classroom was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the outlet covers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground structure does not have loose fill surfacing in the use zone
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jul 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  The toddler classroom was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the outlet covers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground structure does not have loose fill surfacing in the use zone
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jul 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground structure does not have loose fill surfacing in the use zone
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  The toddler classroom was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the outlet covers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
2022
Jul 28, 2022 to Jul 28, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 28, 2022 inspection
- Jul 28, 2022 inspection
- Jul 28, 2022 inspection
- Jul 28, 2022 inspection

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