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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77024

Adventure Kids Playcare

10403 KATY FWY STE 220, Houston, TX 77024 · (713) 838-1414 · State permit no. 1670695

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Adventure Kids Playcare for 27 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (2 times, most recently Apr 25, 2025).

The state lists Adventure Kids Playcare as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Night Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 27 violations at Adventure Kids Playcare, 7 fall under rules Texas weights High and 13 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High726%
Medium High1348%
Medium519%
Medium Low14%
Low14%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Adventure Kids Playcare had 27 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Adventure Kids Playcare 27, Houston five-year median 11This daycare27Houston median11

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at Adventure Kids Playcare in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1205
High		2Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 25, 2025 · first: Jul 14, 2023
746.3317
Medium High		2Food and drinks must be stored, prepared, and served in sanitary conditions, including sanitizing dishes and utensils after each use, serving food on plates or other clean holders rather than a bare table, and covering food stored in the refrigerator. Caregivers with open wounds or casts may not prepare food, foods that infants and toddlers could choke on may not be served, and cleaning supplies and toxic materials may not be stored with food. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 7, 2024 · first: Mar 7, 2023
746.1203
Medium High		2Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Jan 25, 2023 · first: Jan 25, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Adventure Kids Playcare, 2021 to 202600202112202271120231220243122025102026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022112
202371011
2024112
20253412
2026110

Every state visit

17 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Mar 6, 2026Inspection502None
Jun 16, 2025Inspection1None
May 8, 2025Inspection33
Apr 25, 2025Investigation (self-report)11
Mar 6, 2025Inspection9828
Mar 7, 2024Inspection5392
Aug 4, 2023Inspection1None
Jul 27, 2023Inspection—None
Jul 14, 2023Investigation (report)11
May 26, 2023Inspection2None
Apr 3, 2023Inspection22
Mar 24, 2023Investigation (report)2None
Show 5 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Mar 7, 2023Inspection7165
Feb 3, 2023Inspection2None
Jan 25, 2023Inspection32
Jan 24, 2023Investigation (self-report)31
Mar 28, 2022Inspection2922

All 27 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at Adventure Kids Playcare changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Low · May 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

One caregiver hired 3/2025 did not have documented signature for the person that provided orientation training. NOTE:Corrected at inspection

In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Training records for one caregiver hired 3/2025 was reviewed. The caregiver had documetned 31.25 hours of training completed within a 24 hour period.

In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 22, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · May 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

One caregiver hired 3/2025 did not have documentation of a pre-empolyment affidavit.

In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 25, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to maintain close proximity to children playing on an indoor jungle gym and failed to intervene when a child in care was hit and kicked by other children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 16, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

Of the 7 children's records reviewed, 7 did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional

In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

2 bottles were observed to be in the refrigerator unlabeled.

In plain English: Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director had not completed the required 30 hours of training for the 2023-2024 training year. Only 6 hours were observed to be complete.

In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

Manufacture instructions for cleaning supplies were not being followed. A cleaner indicating for non-porous hard surfaces was observed to be used on a diaper changing table. NOTE: Cleaner was also not properly diluted caregiver stated a few drops or finger measurement was added to a full spray bottle of water.

In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

Children were not observed to be served anything to drink with meal and water was not observed to be available.

In plain English: The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

Proper handwashing proceedures are not being followed. One caregiver was observed to not wash a child's hands after a diaper change. 2 children were sat down to eat and did not wash their hands (one child just entered the operation). A caregiver did not was their hands after assisting a child with toileting.

Official text of rule 746.3419

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

Most recent copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review.

In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 20, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

2 caregivers hired 2/2025 without 2 years experience in child care had not completed at least 8 of 24 hours of pre-service training before being placed unsupervised in a classroom.

In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 20, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food

A spray bottle labed "sanitizer" and a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed to be stored near containers of animal crackers, goldfish and veggie straws. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The bottles of sanitizer was removed and stored on a separate shelf

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

The 2 fire extinguishers available were observed to be undercharged.

In plain English: The director or a designee must inspect the fire extinguishers every month and record the date and the employee's name. Extinguishers must be serviced as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 14, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 14, 2023 · Investigation (report)

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

During the inspection, children were observed in Play Crew area unsupervised. The caregiver was in a closet located near the back of the kitchen. Note: It was discussed with the provider during the inspection that all children must be supervised to ensure their safety and well being.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 27, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 4, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 3, 2023 · Inspection

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

The sign in and out logs are not being maintained properly by the operation.

In plain English: The center must have a system that tracks each child's arrival and departure every day, with the child's name, the date and times, and the initials or unique code of the employee or parent. All caregivers must be able to use it to see which children are in care during their shift, at caregiver changes, and during an evacuation. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 26, 2023
Correction verified:
May 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 3, 2023 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

The list of children being transported by the operation is not being maintained properly.

In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 26, 2023
Correction verified:
May 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 7, 2023 · Inspection

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

During the inspection, nap cots were not spaced adequately apart to provide sufficient walking space. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.

In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 7, 2023 · Inspection

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

1 children's files as missing immunization exemption affidavit.

In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 7, 2023 · Inspection

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

During the inspection, the assignment list for the nap cots was not completed. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection by filling out the assignment list with each child's name.

In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 7, 2023 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

10 out of 10 staff files evaluated were missing documentation of training in Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies.

In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 7, 2023 · Inspection

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

A training cup was observed on the floor during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed the training cup on the table.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 25, 2023 · Inspection

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

A caregiver stated there were 9 children in their group that they were responsible for and when counting the number of children, there were actually 10 children. Note: Discussed the importance of knowing how many children they have in care at all times.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 25, 2023 · Inspection

746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

During the inspection a child was observed standing on top of a table.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 24, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based upon the information obtained, caregivers are allowing children to be behind the front counter while in care.

In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 28, 2022 · Inspection

746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

The deficiencies found by the fire marshal have not been corrected.

Official text of rule 746.5105

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 28, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 28, 2022 · Inspection

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

I observe infant feeding bottle and training cup missing child's name. Note: corrected during inspection.

In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Adventure Kids Playcare:

Supervision and caregiver duties

Staff training and certifications

Meals and food allergies

Enrollment and attendance records

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Adventure Kids Playcare; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.

Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).