Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.73
- Local median
- 1.63
Kids Town Academy
12222 BISSONNET ST, Houston, TX 77099-1458
- Operation number:
- 532477
- 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:
- 85
- License effective:
- January 30, 1998
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2814955008
- Email:
- kidstown@sbcglobal.net
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for Kids Town Academy from September 28, 2021 through July 24, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 24, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 38
- Higher-concern violations
- 26
- Repeated topics
- 4
3 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 17 local median in 77099
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 45%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 53%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 2.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023November 2, 2023July 30, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 6, 2026July 24, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023April 6, 2026July 24, 2026Licensing compliance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023November 2, 2023Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The last sanitation inspection was completed 4/30/2025.
- Correction deadline
- August 7, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Four of the operations fire extinguishers are in need of servicing.
- Correction deadline
- July 28, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
- Official code
- 746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operations Form 7263 was reviewed for the year 2026 and shows there have been no monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
- Correction deadline
- July 28, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
- Official code
- 746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The faucet handle in the toddler restroom is broken.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the director of the operation grabbed a child in care.
- Correction deadline
- March 25, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 6, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
- Official code
- 746.2805(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Written feeding instructions for one infant not yet on table food was last updated 06/24/2025.
- Correction deadline
- August 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: The admission date is needed for three children. Four children need a special needs statement. Two children need emergency care information. One child needed authorization for emergency medical treatment. Five children need a health statement. Immunization records are needed for four children. Three children need emergency contact information.
- Correction deadline
- August 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- During today's inspection I observed 6 children in the infant room. The youngest child was four months old and the oldest in the room was 23 months old. The oldest child was 19 months older than the youngest child. Note: The operation removed the oldest child from the room.
- Correction deadline
- July 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Children were observed sleeping on numbered nap mats. The number/child assignment map posted was not followed in the two's and Pre-K classrooms.
- Correction deadline
- July 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
- Official code
- 746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The caregiver in the Pre-K room was not aware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated 18 children ages 3-5 years old were present. The children in the room were counted and a total of 19 children were present. The caregiver in the School Age room was not aware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated 26 children ages 5-10 years old were present. The children were counted and it showed 27 children were present.
- Correction deadline
- July 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: -Instructions for parents to contact the local office. -Illness and Exclusion Criteria. -Enrollment Procedures -Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online -Safe Sleep for Infants. -Immunization requirements. -Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect. -The parent handbook indicates two hours of screen time is allowed, however per minimum standards, one hour of screen time is allowed. -Discipline and Guidance -Abuse and Neglect -Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Activities -Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
- Correction deadline
- November 9, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: Four children enrolled needed a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child enrolled needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician. One child needed an updated immunization record.
- Correction deadline
- November 9, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records were evaluated for eight staff members and the following was determined: Documentation showing one caregiver meets minimum educational requirements is needed. A notarized affidavit is needed for two staff members. Background check letters of eligibility is needed for eight staff members. Three staff members need photo identification.
- Correction deadline
- September 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: Five children enrolled needed a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed authorization for emergency medical care. One child enrolled needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician. An admission form for one child enrolled was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review during this inspection.
- Correction deadline
- September 26, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
- Official code
- 746.801(12)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: -Instructions for parents to contact the local office, abuse and neglect hotline. -Illness and Exclusion Policy. -Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online -Safe Sleep for Infants. -Hearing and Vision screenings. -Immunization requirements. -Vaccine Preventable Disease for Employees -Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect. -The parent handbook indicates two hours of screen time is allowed, however per minimum standards, one hour of screen time is allowed.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The fence around the outdoor playground is in need of repair.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The caregiver in the school age classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however eleven were present in the room.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The sign in and out logs were reviewed during today's inspection. Ten of eleven children were signed in the after school classroom.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A ten month old was observed seated in a high chair. The safety straps were not fastened.
- Correction deadline
- June 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
- Official code
- 746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The sign in and out logs were reviewed during today's inspection. The sign in and out log for the infant classroom showed four of nine infants were signed in. Six of ten children were signed in the after school classroom.
- Correction deadline
- June 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The operation has a current infant capacity of nine. During today's inspection a total of ten infants ages 3 months, 3 months, 3 months, 7 months, 7 months, 7 months, 7 months, 10 months, 11 months, and 15 months. The operation was over the infant capacity by one infant.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
- Official code
- 746.201(11)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed lifting children under two years old by one arm during this inspection.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3 months-18 months was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated six children were present, however nine were counted in the area. A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3-5 years old. The children were counted and the caregiver was informed sixteen were present.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The sign in and out log was reviewed in the Pre-K classroom and showed 11 of 16 children signed in. The sign in and out log was reviewed in the Two's and Three's classroom and showed 13 of 14 children signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Updated immunization records are needed for two children in care.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The sign in and out log was review during this inspection and showed 16 of 20 children signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Upon arrival, one caregiver was caring for five infants ages 3 months, 3 months, 7 months, 7 months, and 9 months. The specified age group is 0-11 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise for this age group is 4. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
- Correction deadline
- September 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver was observed caring for five children age 4 months-17months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by one child.
- Correction deadline
- September 28, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A four month old was observed laying in a crib. A pacifier with a stuffed animal was attached to the infant.
- Correction deadline
- September 28, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Infant feeding instructions were unavailable for one child in care.
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Eight personnel records were reviewed and the following was determined: Four needed training in Understanding building and physical premises safety One needed six hours of annual training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A group of nine children, age three, were observed unsupervised in the schoolers room. A group of children age 18 months-29 months were observed unsupervised in the toddler room.
- Correction deadline
- September 28, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One staff file reviewed needed training in the following topics: -Child Maltreatment -Emergency Prepardness -Administering Medication -Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety -Handling, Storing, and disposing hazardous materials.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
- Official code
- 746.1301(1)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Eight children's records were reviewed and the following was determined: One needed release persons. Two needed an address for the emergency contact. Two needed an updated immunization record.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Seven personnel files needed documentation showing how the employee meets the education qualifications.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- I observed four children sitting in seats that required safety straps. The safety straps were not used.
- Correction deadline
- September 28, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
- Official code
- 746.4501(b)