Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77005
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Childrens Village KidConnect for 20 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5205 (2 times, most recently Aug 18, 2025).
The state lists Childrens Village KidConnect as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, After School Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 20 violations at Childrens Village KidConnect, 4 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
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 4 | 20% |
| Medium High | 13 | 65% |
| Medium | 2 | 10% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 5% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Childrens Village KidConnect had 20 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
5 rules were cited more than once at Childrens Village KidConnect in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.5205 Medium High | 2 | The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text Most recent: Aug 18, 2025 · first: Aug 18, 2025 |
| 746.2803 Medium High | 2 | Discipline must fit each child, be consistent and suited to the child's understanding, and aim to teach acceptable behavior and self-control through positive methods such as praise, clear daily reminders of expectations, and redirection. A brief supervised time out may be used when it suits the child's age and development, but for no more than one minute per year of the child's age. Official rule text Most recent: Apr 24, 2024 · first: Apr 24, 2024 |
| 746.2805 High | 2 | No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text Most recent: Apr 24, 2024 · first: Apr 24, 2024 |
| 746.613 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: May 15, 2023 · first: Jun 28, 2022 |
| 746.1315 Medium High | 2 | Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 15, 2022 · first: Jun 28, 2022 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
13 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Inspection | 604 | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Inspection | 673 | None |
| May 24, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Inspection | 598 | 3 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 5 |
| May 15, 2023 | Inspection | 742 | 2 |
| May 3, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2022 | Inspection | 476 | 4 |
2 rules cited at Childrens Village KidConnect changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection
One child had an expired emergency allergy medication.
In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 18, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Operation is not up to date with Sheltering Drills and last was recorded 3/4/2025.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 18, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Operation is not up to date with combination smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors checks and last was recorded 2/24/2025.
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
Medium High · Aug 18, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Operation is not up to date with Fire Drills and last was recorded 2/24/2025.
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Medium High · Apr 25, 2024 · Inspection
I observed torn diapering equipment during this inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
Medium High · Apr 25, 2024 · Inspection
Cracked material was observed on the steps of an outdoor play structure.
In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text
Medium High · Apr 25, 2024 · Inspection
Two staff members needed training in the following topics: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). -Understanding early childhood brain development.
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
Medium High · Apr 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver of a group of children ages thirteen months-two years old did not provide discipline and guidance appropriate to the children's level of understanding.
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Medium High · Apr 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver did not use positive methods of discipline and guidance with children in care.
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Medium · Apr 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a director failed to ensure employees complied with minimum standards.
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
High · Apr 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver used corporal punishment with children in care such as popping and flicking.
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High · Apr 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver threw objects at children during nap time.
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Medium High · May 15, 2023 · Inspection
Updated immunization records are needed for three children enrolled.
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Medium High · May 15, 2023 · Inspection
During this inspection napping equipment was observed blocking classroom entrance/exits. Note: This was corrected during 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
High · Apr 20, 2023 · Investigation (report)
During this investigation, it was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 15-20 minutes.
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
Medium High · Jul 15, 2022 · Assessment
Nine staff members are in need of skills based Pediatric CPR training.
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Medium High · Jun 28, 2022 · Inspection
Nine staff members are in need of skills based Pediatric CPR training.
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Medium Low · Jun 28, 2022 · Inspection
Personnel records were evaluated for ten staff members and it was determined two of the staff members need a notarized Licensing 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 · rule revised August 2024
High · Jun 28, 2022 · Inspection
A caregiver was observed caring for a 15 children ages 4-6 years old. The operation had not received notification of an eligible background check.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
Medium High · Jun 28, 2022 · Inspection
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
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This page reports the state’s records for Childrens Village KidConnect; 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).