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Avalon Academy

32 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 21, 2026.

1616 Indiana St, Houston, TX 77006 · (713) 524-1174

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Serious findings0 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 21, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1990Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 147

Texas HHSC operation #233062 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
Jul 21, 2026Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  The swing sets feature an improper layout where their operational use zones overlap directly with the use zones of the slide structures.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The operation failed to securely mount the electric fan to the wall, creating an immediate physical hazard within the infant care area
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  The operation failed to provide a designated group of children with their required two daily opportunities for outdoor play
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of its rugs, floors, and walls.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operation failed to include all required information within its operational policy regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The outdoor playground area contains several pieces of stationary equipment that lack the mandatory six-foot use zone around their perimeters.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  The operation failed to maintain formal, written documentation proving that a standard health and sanitation inspection is not required the operation.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified Aug 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(c)(2).
Jul 21, 2026Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of its rugs, floors, and walls.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The operation failed to securely mount the electric fan to the wall, creating an immediate physical hazard within the infant care area
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  The operation failed to maintain formal, written documentation proving that a standard health and sanitation inspection is not required the operation.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified Aug 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  The operation failed to provide a designated group of children with their required two daily opportunities for outdoor play
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The outdoor playground area contains several pieces of stationary equipment that lack the mandatory six-foot use zone around their perimeters.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  The swing sets feature an improper layout where their operational use zones overlap directly with the use zones of the slide structures.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operation failed to include all required information within its operational policy regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Jul 21, 2026Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  The operation failed to provide a designated group of children with their required two daily opportunities for outdoor play
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The operation failed to securely mount the electric fan to the wall, creating an immediate physical hazard within the infant care area
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  The operation failed to maintain formal, written documentation proving that a standard health and sanitation inspection is not required the operation.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified Aug 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operation failed to include all required information within its operational policy regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of its rugs, floors, and walls.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  The swing sets feature an improper layout where their operational use zones overlap directly with the use zones of the slide structures.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The outdoor playground area contains several pieces of stationary equipment that lack the mandatory six-foot use zone around their perimeters.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
Jul 21, 2026Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The operation failed to securely mount the electric fan to the wall, creating an immediate physical hazard within the infant care area
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  The operation failed to provide a designated group of children with their required two daily opportunities for outdoor play
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  The outdoor playground area contains several pieces of stationary equipment that lack the mandatory six-foot use zone around their perimeters.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  The swing sets feature an improper layout where their operational use zones overlap directly with the use zones of the slide structures.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified Aug 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operation failed to include all required information within its operational policy regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of its rugs, floors, and walls.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
  The operation failed to maintain formal, written documentation proving that a standard health and sanitation inspection is not required the operation.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified Aug 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(c)(2).
2025
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The injection has been expired since Janurary 18, 2025.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Sep 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(3).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The injection has been expired since Janurary 18, 2025.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Sep 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(3).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The injection has been expired since Janurary 18, 2025.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Sep 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(3).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The injection has been expired since Janurary 18, 2025.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Sep 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(3).
2024
Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 10, 20244 inspections
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- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
2023
Sep 15, 2023 to Sep 15, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection

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2022
Sep 16, 2022 to Sep 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
2021
Sep 20, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing equipment was torn. The director replaced the equipment with a new mat.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Sep 20, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing equipment was torn. The director replaced the equipment with a new mat.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Sep 20, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing equipment was torn. The director replaced the equipment with a new mat.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Sep 20, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing equipment was torn. The director replaced the equipment with a new mat.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).

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