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Kool Kids Academy

A licensed child care center in Pasadena, Texas 77504

602 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, Texas 77504. (713) 944-5665.

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The short answer

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

The last 24 months 17 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2025. 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?

17 deficiencies cited in the last three years

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

27 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 18, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes, at the report to the state on Feb 20, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion, at the report to the state on Feb 6, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Required Admission Information - Release Information, at the report to the state on Feb 6, 2025

2 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

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

When those deficiencies happened

17 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

17 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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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
Source:

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.

Source:

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

Jul 31, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    “A five month old and a 25 month old were observed in the infant class napping.”

    Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2025.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “One written feeding instruction was last updated June 9th, 2025.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant

    “One crib was observed being used by three different children.”

    Rule 746.2405(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2025.

  • Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    “The operations most recent licensing investigation form was not posted.”

    Rule 746.401(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2025.

  • Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

    “An 18 month old was observed seated in a feeding chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.”

    Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2025.

Feb 24, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    “Students were observed having screen time during snack. Note: This was corrected when the television was turned off.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2025.

Feb 20, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-month-old infant was seated in a restrictive device longer than 15 minutes.”

    Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 23, 2025. Correction verified: May 7, 2025.

Feb 7, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “One record did not contain the emergency contact address.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2025: report to the state5 deficiencies

  • Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion

    “Based on the evidence obtained, students are not wearing the required seatbelts while the bus is in motion.”

    Rule 746.5607(e). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2025.

  • Required Admission Information - Release Information

    “Two enrollment forms did not contain a completed release information section.”

    Rule 746.605(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2025.

  • Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    “Based on the evidence obtained one drivers transportation training was completed in 2022. Based on the evidence obtained the two listed directors did not have transportation training.”

    Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 6, 2025.

  • Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

    “Based on the evidence obtained, infants are not provided with daily outdoor play.”

    Rule 746.2417(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 11, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2025.

  • Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

    “One student record did not contain the required health statement. The student was enrolled 1/6/2025.”

    Rule 746.611(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2025.

Nov 20, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “One caregiver was observed in the infant classroom prior to receiving background check eligibility.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 2, 2024.

Aug 7, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services

    “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.”

    Rule 746.2202(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2024.

Aug 6, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    “The gate located on the playground was observed with holes causing hazard to children. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during inspection.”

    Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

Jul 2, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that prohibited punishment occurred when a caregiver aggressively grabbed multiple children, as well as forced a child to place their head on a table by pushing the back on their neck aggressively.”

    Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2024.

8 deficiencies older than three years
May 5, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    “During the walkthrough of the operation, three classrooms did not label the children bottles with the child’s first and last name. This was corrected when the caregivers labeled the bottles.”

    Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2023.

Sep 22, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “During the investigation inspection a staff member was observed caring for 12 toddlers without a cleared background check.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 22, 2022.

May 24, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

    “Based on the information obtain during the investigation it is determined that the operation caregiver used an inappropriate method to discipline a child in care.”

    Rule 746.2805(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 22, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 5, 2022.

Feb 7, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    “During the walk through two classrooms observed had chemicals (bleach bottle) accessible to children. Note: This was corrected when the cabinet in the infant room was locked and the bottle in the toddler remove was stored up high.”

    Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2022.

  • Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    “During the walk through it was observed that the diaper changing pad had wear and tear. Note: this was corrected at inspection when it was replaced.”

    Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2022.

Oct 26, 2021: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

    “It was determined that the caregivers failed to maintain supervision.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 24, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 24, 2021.

Oct 18, 2021: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    “It was found that three children transported did not have the medical authorization on file.”

    Rule 746.5617(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 11, 2021.

  • Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

    “It was found that three children transported did not have the emergency telephone numbers for their parents on file.”

    Rule 746.5617(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 11, 2021.

All 39 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 31, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
May 6, 2025InspectionNo violation found
May 2, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Mar 10, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Feb 25, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Feb 24, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Feb 20, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Feb 7, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 6, 2025Report to the state5 deficiencies cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 18, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 7, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 2, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo violation found
May 5, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Sep 22, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 8, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 5, 2022InspectionNo violation found
May 27, 2022InspectionNo violation found
May 24, 2022Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Feb 7, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo violation found
Oct 26, 2021Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Oct 18, 2021Report to the state2 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 13, 2011.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 199 children.
Source:

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.
  • 12 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

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: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

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 17.
Source:

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
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Kool Kids Academy This child care provider17
Alpha Academy #315
Hoa Thi Vu0
Learning Minds Academy5
Koala Cubs3
Diem Thach0
Monica Zapata58
The Bridge for Kids Childcare Center17
New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz12
Ryss Stem Academy Pasadena21
Connect Early Learning Center21
Lien Nguyen7
Kid N Play Learning Academy14

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

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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