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Zahiya Academy

8830 GALVESTON RD, Houston TX 77034-3921 · License #1821065 · Center · Licensed Center

Initial

Capacity 54 childrenAges 3 yr – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 8, 2026

Contact

Director: Romana Zaffer
Phone: (832) 400-4518
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: 8830 GALVESTON RD, Houston TX 77034-3921 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:30 AM-03:30 PM

Tue07:30 AM-03:30 PM

Wed07:30 AM-03:30 PM

Thu07:30 AM-03:30 PM

Fri07:30 AM-03:30 PM

SatClosed

SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareField Trips

Ages served

Pre-KSchool-age

Does not accept child care subsidy
Licensed for 54 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Texas HHSC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

5.4

Texas average

0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation

Apr 8, 2026 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Mar 6, 2026 — Inspection

3 violations cited · view state record

3 violations

Medium
746.4501(b) · Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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 Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium High
746.4305 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The operations playground fence was observed with broken panels. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium High
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A dishwasher was observed on the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

Jan 20, 2026 — Assessment

1 violation cited

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Mar 6, 2026 inspection noted: “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.” — what has changed since then?
2The Jan 20, 2026 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
3The Nov 21, 2025 inspection noted: “The operation did not have the required fire inspection.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Oct 23, 2025 — Inspection

21 violations cited · view state record

21 violations

Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have the required sanitation inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policy did not contain the parent rights section.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(30) · Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(26) · Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operational policy did not contain the preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(23) · Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parents to access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline and the HHSC website.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium High
746.501(a)(8) · Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operational policy did not contain the suspension and expulsion section.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(6) · Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
The operational policy did not contain the parental notification section.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.4135(c) · Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have the CPSC website posted.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.405(a) · Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
The operation did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Low
746.501(b) · Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
The operational policy did not inform parents areas within 1000 feet of center is a gang free zone.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Animal excrement was observed on the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(21) · Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for the parent review of policies.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy did not contain the promotion of physical activity.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium High
746.5202(2) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the emergency telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(5) · Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
The operational policy did not contain a emergency section.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium High
746.5202(1) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium Low
746.501(a)(22) · Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parent participation.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have the required fire inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium
746.501(a)(28) · Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policy did not contain the vaccine preventable diseases section.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium High
746.4305 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence was observed with missing wooden panels and broken panels. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Medium Low
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
The operation did not have the list of current employees posted. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.