Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.6
The Playground for Kids LLC
4034 STARBRIDGE POINTE LN, Katy, TX 77449-8139
- Operation number:
- 1749610
- 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:
- March 7, 2023
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8327544867
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for The Playground for Kids LLC from August 16, 2022 through October 2, 2025.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 26, 2024 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from November 19, 2024 through October 2, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 5 local median in 77449
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.22
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The gun and ammunition were in the same locked apparatus. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the ammunition and placed it in another locked apparatus.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.3505(b) - Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 747.3505(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A 10 month old was placed in a play yard which had 2 additional mattresses in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the infant and the mattresses.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 747.2315(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The indoor active activity involved the use of the TV with a music video for active movement. There were 8 children under 2 years old in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the director placed a cover over the TV.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 747.2105(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- On the admission form, a parent indicated a child had a diagnosed allergy. The emergency care plan in the child's file was not signed by a physician.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
- Official code
- 747.605(16)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for age.
- Correction deadline
- December 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The assistant caregiver's file lacked the educational requirements.
- Correction deadline
- December 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
- Official code
- 747.1207(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The child/caregiver ratio was not met. The director had 7 children in care ages, 1-10 months, 1- 11 months, 1-13 months, 1-16 months, 1-20 months, and 2- 2years old. With 4 infants, the director may care for 2 additional children. The director was over child/caregiver ratio by 1 child.
- Correction deadline
- December 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
- Official code
- 747.1801
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The last fire drill conducted was on 09/22/2022.
- Correction deadline
- December 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 21, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There were no written feeding instructions for the infants in enrolled and in care.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 747.2321(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation had a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher not the required 3A 40BC.
- Correction deadline
- August 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 747.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no carbon monoxide detector upstairs.
- Correction deadline
- August 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
- Official code
- 747.5335(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The was a fence board missing.
- Correction deadline
- August 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 747.4407(b)