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Kool Kids Krayola Academy

11338 TOWER OAKS BLVD, Houston, TX 77065-3008

Operation number:
1787932
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:
147
License effective:
January 31, 2025
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
2814694282
Email:
Not listed

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 25 available inspections for Kool Kids Krayola Academy from October 3, 2023 through January 21, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 2, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Four later inspections, from October 6, 2025 through January 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 14 local median in 77065

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.72
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
47%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
53%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
2.07

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child strapped to a diaper changing table and was not within arm's length of the child.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(3)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The second director was present, but Licensing was not notified or sent the director's qualifications.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for a total of 12 children, 10 children with a SAG of 2 years and 2 infants ages 8 months and 14 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the director placed a 2nd caregiver in the classroom
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation; there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found to be left alone on the playground unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
Official code
746.201(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation though the caregiver knew the children she was responsible for the caregiver failed to follow policy and conduct name to face to account for all the children they were responsible for. The director lacked competency when they false information to CCR as well as DFPS on multiple occasions during the investigation.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection I observed exposed nails along the fence on the playground, I observed 3 fence boards on the ground, 2 active ant piles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Druring the inspection one gate leading out the playground was blocked by a ceramic planter and the other fence was found to be locked with a padlock from the outside with no key accessible.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Official code
746.4309
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years, This was corrected when 1 child went home for the day.
Correction status
Correction due by October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
Official code
HRC42.041(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 17 and 18 months alone in a classroom while the caregiver was gathering and walking the other 3 other infants from the outdoor area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have the proper training to care for children under 24 months when hired.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)