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The Kipling School, Inc.

620 SHEPHERD DR, Houston, TX 77007-5351

Operation number:
1499069
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
208
License effective:
June 19, 2013
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7138616743
Email:
admin@thekiplingschool.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Kipling School, Inc. from October 11, 2021 through September 17, 2025.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 15, 2024 and involved other violations.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from May 24, 2024 through September 17, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 77007

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.14
Local median
1.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
52%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.08

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Official code
746.4217(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Official code
746.4217(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
746.4135(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Official code
746.2505(4)(A)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
746.4503(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)