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
0.68This provider
0.55Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
20%
Local median
23%
20%This provider
23%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
32%
Local median
33%
32%This provider
33%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
1
Local average
0.86
1This provider
0.86Local average
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 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
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
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.
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
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.