Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.38
- Local median
- 1
Bunker Hill KinderCare
937 BUNKER HILL RD, Houston, TX 77024-1301
- Operation number:
- 855683
- 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:
- 122
- License effective:
- January 23, 2006
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7134641625
- Email:
- 000063@klcorp.com
- Website:
- www.kindercare.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 26 available inspections for Bunker Hill KinderCare from October 21, 2021 through August 6, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Three later inspections, from March 23, 2026 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 26
- Recorded violations
- 36
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 8
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
26 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77024
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 38%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 1.14
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 14, 2023May 7, 2024September 2, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023September 9, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024July 1, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023September 9, 2024September 2, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 1, 2024February 26, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024September 9, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 9, 2024September 2, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 9, 2024February 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. The caregiver was beginning to diaper another child. Note: This was corrected during inspection. The caregiver washed their hands before diapering the next child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
- Official code
- 746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Upon entering an infant classroom, one caregiver was observed with ten children ages 14-19 months old. The specified age group for the class was 12-17 months which allows one caregiver to supervise a maximum of 5 children. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children. A caregiver in another classroom was observed with 9 children ages 13-20 months old. The specified age group for the class was 12-17 months which allows one caregiver to supervise a maximum of 5 children. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children.
- Correction deadline
- February 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 23, 2026
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A child did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. Note: This was corrected during inspection. The child washed their hands before returning to play.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The last fire inspection was completed 08/26/2024.
- Correction deadline
- November 11, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Equivalency documentation is needed for three caregivers.
- Correction deadline
- November 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
- Official code
- 746.1111
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Health statements are needed for two children enrolled.
- Correction deadline
- September 16, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
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: Medication
- Report finding
- During today's inspection I observed stored medications that were expired. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
- Official code
- 746.3809
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
- A caregiver was obsserved with 8 children in the Toddler C classroom. The child to caregiver ratio should've been 5:1. The caregiver was over in ratio by 3 children.
- Correction deadline
- September 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation showing the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested in June and July of 2024.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
- Official code
- 746.801(10)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed health statement.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain documentaiton of CPR and First Aid training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
- Official code
- 746.1329(c)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed in the Toddler classroom with direct access to children. The caregivers background check has been inactive and the operation has not received an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- September 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4 caregivers files evaluated did not contain documenation showing training was completed in Early Childhood Brain Development.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since May 9th, 2023.
- Correction deadline
- July 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An aerosol spray can of Goo Off Graffiti was used in a classroom causing a strong chemical odor in a room where children are present.
- Correction deadline
- July 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 1, 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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A yellow bucket of dirty mop water was observed in the toddler room during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3701(9)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap cots children were resting did not provide sufficient walking space during the inspection. Note: The operation rearranged the cots during the inspection to allow for sufficient walking space.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
- Official code
- 746.2909(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A TV was observed on top of a shelf leaning on the wall and was not mounted or anchored. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the TV from the room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
- Official code
- 746.3701(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not provide CCR access to an incident report upon request.
- Correction deadline
- May 10, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 10, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
- Official code
- 746.601(c)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed in a classroom with direct access to children. There is no active background check for the caregiver and the operation has not received an eligibility notification from CBCU. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not practice good judgment when sending a child home with the incorrect bottle of milk.
- Correction deadline
- June 21, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 1, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit evaluated during the inspection did not contain a pair of tweezers.
- Correction deadline
- September 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a health statement.
- Correction deadline
- September 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
- Official code
- 746.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain a high school diploma.
- Correction deadline
- September 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 1 out of 10 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
- Correction deadline
- September 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Training certificates were not available for review upon request for 10 staff files evaluated.
- Correction deadline
- September 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
- Official code
- 746.1329(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There are seven infants that did not have an updated infant feeding instruction.
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
- Official code
- 746.801(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Cubbies in the Prek 4 classroom did not have labels to specify which cubbie belonged to each child. Children's blankets were placed together in one large cubbie or storage bin.
- Correction deadline
- October 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
- Official code
- 746.4505
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Mats in the classrooms are labeled with numbers but there are no sleep charts to specify which mat belongs to which child.
- Correction deadline
- October 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There are four infants that did not have an updated infant feeding instruction. They were last signed in July and August 2022.
- Correction deadline
- October 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
- Official code
- 746.801(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- I observe caregiver present that was missing current background check.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 12, 2022
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined staff did not supervise children when a child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- March 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained, it was determined child-staff ratios not met in the toddler room.
- Correction deadline
- January 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
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: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver left children unsupervised in the toddler room.
- Correction deadline
- January 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- No documentation to show emergecny drills conducted last month and carbon monoxide tested.
- Correction deadline
- October 28, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
- Official code
- 746.801(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire marshal annual inspection expired. The application to renew permit was submitted already.
- Correction deadline
- November 21, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)