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Kindercity

3750 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77063-5132

Operation number:
878297
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:
81
License effective:
March 14, 2008
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7133344448
Email:
kindercitywestpark@hotmail.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 30 available inspections for Kindercity from September 22, 2021 through July 31, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 47 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 31, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
47

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
28

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77063

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.57
Local median
1.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
54%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
60%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
3.82

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: Facility condition
Report finding
The urinal in the boys restroom was not functional.
Correction status
Correction due by August 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child was found sound asleep in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver in the infant room was not able to respond to qestions about the age range of children in care.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant room was not properly lit upon entering.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics
Official code
746.1319(b)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1317(a)(6)(C) - Training Criteria - Training for employees of child care center only
Official code
746.1317(a)(6)(C)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 employee's file was not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A child in care did not have a complete file available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Official code
746.4907(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Official code
746.4813(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to the children. The caregivers background check is inactive and the operation has not received an eliglibty notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 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
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
The daycare driver's driver's license has expired. The provider did not have documentation showing a current driver's license was on file during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Official code
746.901(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Official code
746.4907(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2023
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: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the follow up inspection another child was observed sitting in a high chair. It was stated by a caregiver that the child was in the high chair because they were running around and taking a long time to eat.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a high chair while playing on a tablet. When a caregiver was asked why the child was in the highchair it was stated because the child was special needs and would not stop running around. Note: It was discussed that no child can be confined to any type of restrictive device as a for of discipline.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with direct access to children. The operation has not received an elgiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver was allowed to be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection and another qualified caregiver was moved nto the infant room.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 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
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A child was observed during snap time using a tablet. Note: This was discussed with the provider during the inspecdtion that screen time cannot be used during meals, snacks or naptime. It was suggested that tablets only be used during planned activities.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
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Low concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a staff person from the operation did not sign the incident report for a child that was injured while in care.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Official code
746.705
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children were observed climbing on top of chairs and running around the classroom during the inspection. A child also walked out of the classroom and the caregiver closed the classroom door. When opening the classroom door the child was observed walking back from to the classroom with no supervision.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident report for a child who was injured was not shared with the parent.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sippy cups iin the toddler room were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the sippy cups.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Official code
746.2505(4)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregiver was observed not washing toddler hands after changing diaper. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed washing the child's 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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The playground was observed having hazards( trash) throughout the playground accessible to children as they play. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removiing the trash from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with conditions on background was observed caring for a group of children alone in the classroom. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver arrived to work in the classroom with the caregiver.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was observed not properly working during the inspection.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
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)
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Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee no longer associated with the operation had not been inactivated within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver in charge of a group of children did not intervene when the children were utilizing a stack of sleeping equipment as a form of an activity. The caregiver did not intervene when the children fell from the jumping off the stack of sleeping equipment, subsequently obtaining an injury. The caregiver did not intervene appropriately when the children fell off the stack of sleeping equipment. The children walked towards the caregiver.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 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: Other violations
Report finding
The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Official code
746.2201(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
746.2803(4)(C)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver dropped off a child late at their school and did not follow the school's safety protocols to escort the child inside the building when there are no school staff in the front of the school to greet and open doors for the students.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
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)