Kids R Us Academy
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77063
9385 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas 77063. (713) 784-2379.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 40 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 10 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 16 inspections on record
- Not star-rated Texas Rising Star rating
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?
40 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
16 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 14, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Jul 31, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children, at the inspection on Jul 31, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Jul 21, 2026
7 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
40 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 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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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 31, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A child under 5 was observed going to the bathroom outside of their classroom, down the hall, unescorted, unattended, and without supervision.”
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There was a mop bucket full of water in the kitchen area accessible to children.”
Jul 21, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver could not give the correct number of children she was caring for in the classroom, insteade gave the number of children in total care.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Caregiver was in the kitchen cooking lunch for up to an hour while not having direct supervision for 3 children in her care.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“Three children under 5 years old on three different occasions went to the restrooms by themselves without direct caregiver supervision.”
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Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Nine children with one caregiver were out of control; screaming, running, jumping, arguing, and trying to leaving classroom.”
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There was an uncovered trashcan and up to 5 large flies were observed during inspection, The flies were in the general classroom areas.”
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Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“Children were observed not following any sort of planned activities.”
Mar 18, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
The inspectors’ words, 197 words
“Operational policies handbook was missing the following: Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) Instructions on how a parent may access the Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and HHSC website. Your emergency preparedness plan You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The inspectors’ words, 128 words
“The emergency preparedness plan does not address the following: how the operation will : How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.”
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Required Admission Information-Child’s allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Two children have diagnosed allergies but there is not a Food emergency form on file signed by a medical professional.”
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First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“First aide materials were dirty and expired, crumbling out of packaging.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Three students were missing emergency contact addresses.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Two students were missing health statements from medical professionals.”
Oct 2, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver gave incorrect head count of 9 children, there were 10 children in care.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“The operation was observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for 10 children 4 of wich were under 17 months old.”
Sep 8, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanitation inspection was not current.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Sand box enclosure has rotting boards. and the walkway ramp from indoor is rocking and insecure.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two children were missing copies of their current immunization records.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Cribs were not labeled with infants name.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Monthly maintenance grounds checklist was not available/current.”
Nov 6, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“The special needs information was still missing for 1 child’s file.”
Sep 30, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“As of today September 30th, 2024 the operation has not submitted the following missing information for 4 children’s files: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person”
Sep 9, 2024: inspection17 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
The inspectors’ words, 114 words
“The documentation provided for review of the centers operational policies did not contain the following information: - The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The criteria used to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play - Instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards online and the HHS website - Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations - Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
“A caregiver placed an infant in their crib and walked out of the classroom with the drop gate down to the crib. Note: Another caregiver lifed and closed the drop gate during the inspection.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Observed cleaning supplies stored under the sink in the infant room. The cabinet to the sink was not locked. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies from the cabinet during the inspection.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain current CPR and First Aid Training.”
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Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“Observed a green and orange baby walker in the infant room equipped with wheels. Note: The provider removed the wheels from the baby walker during the inspection”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn and cannot be properly sanitized. Note: The provider replaced the changing mat during the inspection with a new one.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan does not address how the operation will continue caring for children until they are released”
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Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“A fire extinguisher was not mounted in the 3 year old classroom during the inspection.”
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The indicator was in the empty range and has not been serviced as required by the manufacturers instructions. Note: The fire extinguisher was removed from the van and new one was installed.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant during the inspection. Note: The provider obtained the signed feeding instructions from the parent during the inspection.”
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Medication No Longer Used
“Observed expired medication that has not been disposed of or given back to the parents.”
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First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
“The first aid kit in the van did not contain a thermometer. Note: The provider put a thermometer in the first aid kit during the inspection.”
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First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit to the van were expired. Note: The provider disposed of the expired wipes and replaced them with new antiseptic wipes during inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“6 children’s files were evaluated and were missing the following information: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person”
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Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“2 out of 6 children’s files evaluated were missing a completed health statement.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The personnel files for employees was reviewed and were missing the following information: - Employment Start Dates for 2 employees (1 was provided during inspection) - Pre-Employment Affidavit for 1 employee - Notarized Employment Affidavit for 3 employees - HS Diploma or Equivalent for 3 employees - Photo ID for 1 employee”
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Posting Requirements - List entitled “Current Employees”--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“A current list of employees was not posted during the inspection. Note: The provider printed and posted the employee list during the inspection.”
33 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 11, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“1 out of 4 children’s files evaluated did not have an authorization for emergency medical care.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“2 bottles were not properly labeled in the infants classroom.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“A wooden playhouse in the outdoor play area contains missing panels and cracked pieces of plastic.”
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First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The first aid kit contained expired alcohol wipes.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“The children’s nap cots are not properly labeled.”
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Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“2 out of 4 children’s files evaluated did not contain a health statement.”
Aug 25, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Based upon the information obtained, minor injuries to children are not being reported to parents.”
Jun 6, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director has not completed the full 30 hours of required annual trainings. A review period was evaluated between September 7th, 2021 to September 7th 2022. An additional 25 hours is needed.”
Sep 29, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles were observed not labeled with the infants first name and first intial of infant’s last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labelig the bottles.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no infant feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.”
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Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“There were no activity plans posted or available for review for each age group during inspection.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“There were no monthly/daily play space/equipment checklist to review during the inspection.”
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Documentation of Drills
“There was no fire drill documented for the month of August during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and documented for the month of September.”
May 19, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During a2nd follow up inspection a child was observed walking out of the classroom. The caregiver was not aware the child had walked out and I had to tell her.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“During a 2nd follow up inspection a 2 year old child was in a restrictive device. When asked why the child was in the chair the caregiver replied the child was in timeout because he had hit someone.”
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A 2 year old was observed in a high chair and was not strapped in. The caregiver removed the child from the chair.”
May 5, 2022: inspection8 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The caregiver in charge of the toddler class did not have a cleared background check. Note: The caregiver left the operation when the director told her she could not be there.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“During a follow up visit the caregiver in the toddler class stated there were 7 children, but there were 8 children. The caregiver also did not know the ages of the children.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During a follow up inspection a child was observed walking out of the toddler classroom. The caregiver was not aware the child had walked out. Children were also observed going to the restroom unsupervised while they were on the playground.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the follow up inspection the Director was heard yelling at a child. The director was also observed grabbing a child by the arm that walked away from the rest of the class during an activity.”
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No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“A chair was observed in front of the exit door to the playground. Note: The Director moved the chair from in front of the door and placed it in a classroom.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“During a follow up inspection children in the toddler class were observed to be out of control. The children were seen running and walking to the door. The caregiver in charge could not get the children to stay seated.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Three cribs in the infant room did not have tight fitting sheets.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child was observed coming out of the restroom without washing his hands. Note: The children later washed their hands after coming in from outside and before lunch.”
Apr 1, 2022: assessment7 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“On 3/25/22 children were not being supervised appropriately.”
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Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“On 3/25/22 there were small toys that are a choking hazard in the infant room accessible to mobile infants.”
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“On 3/25/22 there was an infant sleeping in a restrictive device a bouncer and was never removed out of the bouncer to be placed in the crib.”
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“On 3/25/22 inappropriate discipline as observed. A caregiver aggressively pulled a child?s arm towards her and flicked the child on the wrist.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“On 3/25/22 the caregiver was unable to keep children under control in the classroom.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“On 3/25/22 the diaper changing area was in the eating area.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“On 3/25/22 there were cleaning supplies within the children?s reach. There were more than one bookshelf inappropriately positioned. Children were placed for nap time under tables directly behind the door, children could potentially get hurt if someone opened the door. There were boxes stacked on tables , the floor and bookshelves accessible to children.”
Mar 23, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on information obtained during the investigation high chairs were being used for timeout.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on information obtained during the investigation caregivers were yelling at children.”
All 24 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Inspection | 17 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 6, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 31, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 19, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 5, 2022 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Assessment | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 2, 2012.
- Its permit has conditions.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 65 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.
- 5 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
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?
- Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSI).
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 40.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Kids Learning Academy | 17 |
| St Francis Children’s Center | 8 |
| Reneatris Washington | 9 |
| Garden Montessori School | 24 |
| Panda Bear Academy | 55 |
| Westpark Star Kids Academy | 17 |
| Maria T. Alvarez | 2 |
| Raising Little Stars Academy | 4 |
| Kindercity | 18 |
| YMCA Briarmeadow Afterschool Program | 9 |
| Kids R Us Academy This child care provider | 40 |
| Blossom Heights Child Development Center | 2 |
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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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).
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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).
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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).
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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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