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Friendswood KinderCare

2550 W BAY AREA BLVD, Friendswood, TX 77546-2663

Operation number:
856375- 766
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:
125
License effective:
February 2, 2006
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814824589
Email:
000274@klcorp.com

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 Friendswood KinderCare from September 23, 2021 through May 18, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 15, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 16, 2026 through May 18, 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
17

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77546

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.86

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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered, one child was left outside unsupervised for at least three minutes.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2026
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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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning Supplies were in unlocked cabinets and were accessible to children in the Preschool and Discovery Preschool classrooms.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed children sleeping on cots that were labeled with other children's names in the Preschool, Discovery Preschool, and Infant C clasrooms.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Multiple employees are missing documentation showing their first date of employment.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children's files evaluated is missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three out of ten employees are missing a notarized affidavit on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
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
Multiple caregivers are missing 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2024
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: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of ten employees are missing education credentials on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
After a child walked out the restroom did not was they hands. Corrected: When the caregiver had him wash his hands.
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current annual inspection as it expired 8/12/2023.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 4, 2024
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
During inspection visit staff training files were not avaliable upon review.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found in the parking lot unattended for approximately 5-15 minutes
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the gate surrounding the playground was not locked properly.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Official code
746.4309
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation caregivers were not adequately supervising the children during their outside time. A child was able to open the fence on the playground and walk to the parking lot. The caregivers were unaware of the incident until informed by another staff member.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
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: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the playground did not receive an inspection before students accessed the playground.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation is lacking June, July, and August fire drills. The operation will pick up fire drills for September and continue each month for the rest of the year 2021.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)