4422 CLEAR LAKE CITY BLVD, Houston, TX 77059 · (281) 461-1822 · State permit no. 854119
Operating · Full Permit
Current permit dated Jun 26, 2006
Accepts child care subsidies
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Bay Oaks KinderCare for 5 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The last 7 routine inspections found no violations.
130Licensed capacity
13Routine inspections, 5 yrs
5Violations, 5 yrs
1High-weight violations
0.3Violations per inspection
7Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Bay Oaks KinderCare as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, After School Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 5 violations at Bay Oaks KinderCare, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 3 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
1
20%
Medium High
3
60%
Medium
1
20%
Medium Low
0
0%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Bay Oaks KinderCare had 5 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
No single rule was cited twice at Bay Oaks KinderCare between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026.
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
1
1
0
2022
2
2
0
2023
4
7
4
2024
1
1
0
2025
1
1
0
2026
4
5
1
Every state visit
17 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Jul 1, 2026
Inspection
—
None
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
659
None
May 22, 2026
Inspection
1
None
May 18, 2026
Inspection
—
None
May 14, 2026
Investigation (self-report)
1
1
Jun 19, 2025
Inspection
608
None
Jul 23, 2024
Inspection
656
None
Sep 20, 2023
Inspection
—
None
Sep 7, 2023
Investigation (report)
3
None
Jul 27, 2023
Inspection
596
3
Jun 15, 2023
Inspection
1
1
Jun 6, 2023
Investigation (report)
3
None
Show 5 earlier visits
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Feb 3, 2023
Inspection
—
None
Jan 26, 2023
Investigation (report)
3
None
Aug 5, 2022
Inspection
602
None
Feb 22, 2022
Inspection
—
None
Oct 21, 2021
Inspection
—
None
All 5 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Bay Oaks KinderCare changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · May 14, 2026 · 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
A child was left unsupervised for approximately 15 minutes before staff became aware and retrieved the child.
In plain English: Each 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
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 22, 2026
Correction verified:
May 22, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch around the playground climbing equipment must be maintained at proper depth.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 5, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 18, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection
746.5537(a)(1) - Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually
The carbon monoxide detector was not operating due to faulty batteries. Note: corrected when batteries replaced.
In plain English: If the center uses electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, it must test them monthly, put in new batteries at least once a year, and record the dates and the name of the employee who did the work. If the detectors are tied into an alarm system, the monitoring company or fire marshal must test the system at least once a year, and the center must keep the latest report and make any fixes it calls for. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
I did not observe feeding instructions updated within 30 days for three infant age children.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium High · Jun 15, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two outlets were found uncovered in a room with children under 5 in care. This was corrected at inspection when both outlets were covered.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Bay Oaks KinderCare:
Building, equipment, and products
How do you check toys and equipment against product recall lists?
Where are cleaning supplies stored?
Fire inspections and fire equipment
When was your last fire inspection, and can I see the report?
How often do you test smoke detectors and check fire extinguishers?
Infant and toddler care
How much time do babies spend in swings, bouncers, or other seats each day?
Will I get a daily report on my baby's feedings, naps, and diaper changes?
Playgrounds and play equipment
How often is the playground equipment inspected?
What surface is under the climbing equipment, slides, and swings?
This page reports the state’s records for Bay Oaks KinderCare; 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).