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Southmore Kiddie Kollege

3201 SOUTHMORE BLVD, Houston, TX 77004-6216

Operation number:
855517
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:
June 12, 2006
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7135237537
Email:
Taps3726@att.net
Website:
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 34 available inspections for Southmore Kiddie Kollege from October 7, 2021 through August 7, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 40 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 12, 2026 and involved transportation.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 14, 2026 through August 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
34

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
40

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
35

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77004

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.18
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.58

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: Transportation
Report finding
There was no transportation safety training certificate available for review for one of three drivers.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gas inspection was observed expired, last dated 12/2/2022 during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm was observed not working during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Fire extinguisher in transportation van was observed last serviced 11/2022.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A bag of potting soil was observed in infant outdoor play area accessible to children. This was corrected durig the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the potting soil from the play area.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not notify licensing in writing before adding new play equipment and structures to outdoor play area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Use zone was observed not extending six feet in all directions and overlapping other use zones for multiple stationary equipment added to outdoor play space.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two bottles were observed in refrigerator not labeled in the infant room during inspection. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed throwing the bottles in the trash can.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A electrical outlet in the toddler 1 room was observed uncovered accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed covering the outlet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no admission form for a ten year old child observed present at the operation during the inspection sitting and eating food. This was corrected when the child was observed leaving the operation, being picked up by the van and transported to the sister operation that the child is enrolled in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was a hole in the floor covered by a rug leading from the toddler room into the main room observed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to support supervision concerns.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 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)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An 8-month old infant was observed sleep in restrictive device with a bottle. The caregiver was observed removing the infant and the bottle from the restrictive device.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three infants ages 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months old was observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The caregiver was observed removing the infants and placing them in a crib.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers did not know the ages of children cared for during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 11/2022.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles were observed in the infant room not properly labeled.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were no current feeding instruction sheets available for review during inspection for two infants.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A sippy cup in the infant room was observed not properly labeled with child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the cup.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no record of monthly inspection of fire extinguishers documented and available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in three classrooms ( one outlet per room) accessible to children under 5-years old. This was corrected during inspection when outlets were observed being covered.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An electric fan was observed sitting on top of shelf with chord hanging down to the floor accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the fan was removed from the shelf and made inaccessible to children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill materials were observed not maintained at proper depths leaving black tarp lining exposed throughout various areas of the playground.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A toddler was observed confined to a restrictive device for over 30 minutes and not provided an opportunity for moderate to vigorous active play that encourages movement. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Official code
746.2507(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed present and caring for children during the inspection without an eligible background. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Employees did not know who was in charge while director was absent. This was corrected during the inspection when director arrived and informed who was in charge.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Official code
746.1013(c)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers did not know names or ages of children being cared for. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers retrieved a sheet with children's information.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose without washing hands afterwards. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was instructed and observed washing hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two of the three staff files observed were missing the required training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no fire drill documented for the month of May to review during inspection.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One student file who has a diagnosed food allergy was observed not having a documented food allergy plan to review signed by parent and physician.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed children sleeping on mats that had tears in the mat. Corrected: When director removed the mats that had tears in it.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
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
The outside structure does not have the required amount of surfacing under the play structure that is 3ft 24 inches tall.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A two year old child was observed to be a sleep in the infant classroom in a restricted device.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2905(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed to be sitting in the middle of two different classrooms observing children napping. The caregiver was sitting to the left of the room when I walked in and children on the right side of the room were not being supervised during nap time.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
Official code
746.2909(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed in the school age classroom were children were napping the room was dark on the right side of the classroom where children were laying down.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the swings and moving equipment.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Both transporters lacked current transportation training.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
There was one unreported case of COVID-19 at this operation,
Correction deadline
October 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)