Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.27
- Local median
- 0.6
Karen's Kritters
17807 HOLY SEE ST, Hockley, TX 77447-7853
- Operation number:
- 1608260
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- July 21, 2016
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7138223629
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Karen's Kritters from September 27, 2021 through February 9, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 9, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 25
- Higher-concern violations
- 16
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 77447
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 64%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.5
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.
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Pediatric first aid training expired for the caregiver on 12/29/25.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
- Official code
- 747.1313(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Pediatric CPR training expired for primary caregiver on 12/29/25.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
- Official code
- 747.1313(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The caregiver was missing 16 of the required 30 annual training hours.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 2 prohibited structures were observed in the playground accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
- Official code
- 747.4403(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four out of four children did not have the required physicians health statement available fore review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
- Official code
- 747.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Three out of four children did not have the required admission information on file during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Primary Caregiver was lacking 22 of the required 30 annual training hours. The caregiver had 8 out of 30 training hours.
- Correction deadline
- August 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 31, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have for review documented fire drills.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The most recent Children Product Safety Certification was dated 1/6/2020.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A statement of good health was not available at the time of inspection for 2 dogs in the home.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
- Official code
- 747.3703(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- No lock down drills were conducted during the 2021 calendar year.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
- Official code
- 747.5005(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency contact address for a child enrolled was not listed on the admission form. This was corrected at inspection when the director called the emergency contact and obtained the address.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 747.605(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A play yard used for an infant in care did not have a snug fitting sheet at the time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 28, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 747.2311(2)(B)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. One of 2 children records reviewed today was still missing the emergency contact address. The state form reflected the record had been reviewed and was compliant. This was corrected at inspection when the emergency contact address was obtained.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8641 - Requirements during evaluation or probation
- Official code
- 745.8641
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A play yard used for an infant in care did not have a snug fitting sheet at the time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 12, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 747.2311(2)(B)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency contact address for a child enrolled was not listed on the admission form.
- Correction deadline
- December 23, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 747.605(6)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication bottles were located on the dining table which was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was moved to an area inaccessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.3607(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 747.3607(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was stored below the diaper changing table which in a location accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the first aid kit was moved to an area inaccessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3801(5) - First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 747.3801(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. One of 2 children records reviewed today was missing the emergency contact address. The state form reflected the record had been reviewed and was compliant. A plan was put in place to ensure records were compliant.
- Correction deadline
- January 12, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8641 - Requirements during evaluation or probation
- Official code
- 745.8641
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activity including: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
- Correction deadline
- November 22, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 747.501(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include information regarding animals at the home.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 22, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
- Official code
- 747.501(7)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. The daily maintenance checklist form was last updated on 10/29/21. The daily infant nap form was last updated on 10/29/21. The remainder of the conditions were met.
- Correction deadline
- November 22, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8641 - Requirements during evaluation or probation
- Official code
- 745.8641
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Training records for the primary caregiver for the annual training period of 2020 were unavailable for review at the time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 5, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
- Official code
- 747.801(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There were was a container of prescription medications, accessible to the children. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The container of medications were moved during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 747.3501
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Two children present during the inspection were not signed in on the sign in/out log. Note: The log was corrected during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
- Official code
- 747.635(a)