Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
148
License effective:
November 13, 1998
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813791062
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Summary
This summary covers 32 available inspections for Lakewood KinderCare from December 4, 2021 through July 6, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 2, 2024 and involved supervision.
14 later inspections, from April 3, 2024 through July 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
32
5 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
16
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
11
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
32 total inspections vs 14 local median in 77429
Compared to 31 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.5
Local median
0.33
0.5This provider
0.33Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
16%
Local median
17%
16%This provider
17%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
16%
Local median
20%
16%This provider
20%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.42
0This provider
0.42Local average
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.
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
Upon arrival to the operation I observed one caregiver supervising 12 children with the youngest children ages 13 months, and two 16 months children. The oldest child age is 11. The children were observed in the group ratio in the morning at 8 am.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
An infant caregiver was supervising 6 children ages 4, 8, 13,17,15, and 18 months old.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation staff/children are not exiting the building during fire drills within the required 3 minutes. Most of the documented drill (January - April 2022) exit times have been in excess of 10 minutes.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The classroom did not have posted a an assigned mat/cot chart and the mats were not labeled.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2022
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: Medication
Report finding
The operation had a copy of the signed food allergy emergency plan but did not have the prescribed medication (Epi Pen) from the physician for the child. Instead, the operation had a TRAINER epi pen in the child's medication bag along with the food allergy emergency form.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3 out of 10 children did not have addresses on file for their emergency contacts.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 out of 10 children did not have a statement from a health care professional.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Several of the personnel files evaluated were missing the following: 2 out of 10 records was missing a date of hire 1 out of 10 records did not have an employment affidavit 2 out of 10 records did not have proof of education qualification
Correction deadline
May 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 10 caregivers who have access to children does not have pediatric CPR training.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 10 caregivers who have access to children does not have pediatric first aid training.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation did not have several of the required items inside the van used to transport children. The following items were missing: -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child - emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four infants did not have up to date feeding instructions signed by a parent.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A caregiver caring for infants admitted to leaving a bottle in the crib with the infant.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation staff reported the child was not feeling well and slept for majority of the day. Staff did not notify parent or share with the parent in writing or electronically that the child was not feeling well or slept all day. There is no documentation on the printed Kindercare App indicating the parent had been notified.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent