Kids Town Academy

A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77099

12222 Bissonnet St, Houston, Texas 77099. (281) 495-5008.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

11 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
2 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
15 inspections on record
2-Star Texas Rising Star rating

The last 24 months 11 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5

Inspection (survey): A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation: What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels: Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status: Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity: The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

11 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.

15 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 24, 2026: 3 deficiencies cited.

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling, at the report to the state on Feb 16, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Jul 30, 2025

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

11 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

11 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2023												Dec
2024	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2025	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 24, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“The last sanitation inspection was completed 4/30/2025.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2026.
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“Operations Form 7263 was reviewed for the year 2026 and shows there have been no monthly fire extinguisher inspections.”

Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 28, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2026.
Fire Extinguishers Serviced

“Four of the operations fire extinguishers are in need of servicing.”

Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 28, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2026.

Apr 6, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“The faucet handle in the toddler restroom is broken.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2026.
Documentation of Fire Inspection

“Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2026.

Feb 16, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the director of the operation grabbed a child in care.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 6, 2026.

Jul 30, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“The caregiver in the Pre-K room was not aware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated 18 children ages 3-5 years old were present. The children in the room were counted and a total of 19 children were present. The caregiver in the School Age room was not aware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated 26 children ages 5-10 years old were present. The children were counted and it showed 27 children were present.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2025.
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“During today’s inspection I observed 6 children in the infant room. The youngest child was four months old and the oldest in the room was 23 months old. The oldest child was 19 months older than the youngest child. Note: The operation removed the oldest child from the room.”

Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2025.
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Written feeding instructions for one infant not yet on table food was last updated 06/24/2025.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 1, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2025.
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

“Children were observed sleeping on numbered nap mats. The number/child assignment map posted was not followed in the two’s and Pre-K classrooms.”

Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2025.
Children’s Records Maintained

“Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: The admission date is needed for three children. Four children need a special needs statement. Two children need emergency care information. One child needed authorization for emergency medical treatment. Five children need a health statement. Immunization records are needed for four children. Three children need emergency contact information.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2025.

18 deficiencies older than three years

Nov 2, 2023: assessment2 deficiencies

Policies Comply with Rules

The inspectors’ words, 110 words
“The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: -Instructions for parents to contact the local office. -Illness and Exclusion Criteria. -Enrollment Procedures -Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center’s most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online -Safe Sleep for Infants. -Immunization requirements. -Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect. -The parent handbook indicates two hours of screen time is allowed, however per minimum standards, one hour of screen time is allowed. -Discipline and Guidance -Abuse and Neglect -Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Activities -Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”

Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 9, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2023.
Children’s Records Maintained

“Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: Four children enrolled needed a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child enrolled needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician. One child needed an updated immunization record.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 9, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2023.

Sep 19, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies

Policies Comply with Rules

The inspectors’ words, 98 words
“The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: -Instructions for parents to contact the local office, abuse and neglect hotline. -Illness and Exclusion Policy. -Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center’s most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online -Safe Sleep for Infants. -Hearing and Vision screenings. -Immunization requirements. -Vaccine Preventable Disease for Employees -Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect. -The parent handbook indicates two hours of screen time is allowed, however per minimum standards, one hour of screen time is allowed.”

Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 2, 2023.
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“The fence around the outdoor playground is in need of repair.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2023.
Children’s Records Maintained

“Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: Five children enrolled needed a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed authorization for emergency medical care. One child enrolled needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician. An admission form for one child enrolled was not available for review.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 2, 2023.
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

“The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review during this inspection.”

Rule 746.801(12). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 12, 2023.
Required Personnel Records

“Personnel records were evaluated for eight staff members and the following was determined: Documentation showing one caregiver meets minimum educational requirements is needed. A notarized affidavit is needed for two staff members. Background check letters of eligibility is needed for eight staff members. Three staff members need photo identification.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 13, 2023.

Jul 13, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“The caregiver in the school age classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however eleven were present in the room.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 20, 2023.
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

“The sign in and out logs were reviewed during today’s inspection. Ten of eleven children were signed in the after school classroom.”

Rule 746.631(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 20, 2023.

Jun 13, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

“The sign in and out logs were reviewed during today’s inspection. The sign in and out log for the infant classroom showed four of nine infants were signed in. Six of ten children were signed in the after school classroom.”

Rule 746.631(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2023.
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“A ten month old was observed seated in a high chair. The safety straps were not fastened.”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2023.

May 4, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“A caregiver was observed lifting children under two years old by one arm during this inspection.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2023. Correction verified: May 19, 2023.
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

“The operation has a current infant capacity of nine. During today’s inspection a total of ten infants ages 3 months, 3 months, 3 months, 7 months, 7 months, 7 months, 7 months, 10 months, 11 months, and 15 months. The operation was over the infant capacity by one infant.”

Rule 746.201(11). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2023. Correction verified: May 19, 2023.

Apr 19, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3 months-18 months was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated six children were present, however nine were counted in the area. A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3-5 years old. The children were counted and the caregiver was informed sixteen were present.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 19, 2023. Correction verified: May 4, 2023.
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

“The sign in and out log was reviewed in the Pre-K classroom and showed 11 of 16 children signed in. The sign in and out log was reviewed in the Two’s and Three’s classroom and showed 13 of 14 children signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”

Rule 746.631(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 19, 2023.

Sep 26, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“Upon arrival, one caregiver was caring for five infants ages 3 months, 3 months, 7 months, 7 months, and 9 months. The specified age group is 0-11 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is 4. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 21, 2022.
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“Updated immunization records are needed for two children in care.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 7, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

“The sign in and out log was review during this inspection and showed 16 of 20 children signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”

Rule 746.631(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2022.

All 20 visits on record

Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
Date	Visit	What the record says
Jul 24, 2026	Inspection	3 deficiencies cited
Apr 6, 2026	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Feb 16, 2026	Report to the state	1 deficiency cited
Aug 11, 2025	Inspection	No violation found
Jul 30, 2025	Inspection	5 deficiencies cited
Apr 9, 2025	Inspection	No violation found
Aug 6, 2024	Inspection	No violation found
Nov 2, 2023	Assessment	2 deficiencies cited
Sep 19, 2023	Inspection	5 deficiencies cited
Jul 20, 2023	Inspection	No violation found
Jul 13, 2023	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Jun 13, 2023	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Jun 2, 2023	Report to the state	No violation found
Jun 2, 2023	Report to the state	No violation found
May 19, 2023	Inspection	No violation found
May 4, 2023	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Apr 19, 2023	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Apr 10, 2023	Report to the state	No violation found
Oct 21, 2022	Inspection	No violation found
Sep 26, 2022	Inspection	3 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 30, 1998.
Its permit has conditions.
Accepts state child care subsidies.
Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
Capacity: 85 children.

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
4 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 11.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 2,139 in Harris County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
Place	Deficiencies, 3 years
Kids Town Academy This child care provider	11
KY Thi Nguyen	2
Kiz Planet Learning Center	24
Kim Thai	2
Happiness Learning Center	12
Quy Thi Nguyen	1
Hum Pham	22
Kidz School Daycare Learning Center	15
Micheline Reese	10
Winners Children Academy	16
America’s Choice Child Care	11
Sandra Brown Ratliff	2
Thi Vo	12

What the record doesn’t say

Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.

Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.

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