2202 FRY RD, Houston, TX 77084 · (281) 578-1415 · State permit no. 181024- 747
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Fry Road KinderCare for 19 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 20 routine inspections and 13 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.603 (4 times, most recently Aug 5, 2024).
The state lists Fry Road KinderCare as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 19 violations, newest first
3 rules cited at Fry Road 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.
Low · Aug 5, 2024 · Inspection
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
2 out of 10 child records did not have a signed physician statement after 1 year.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 19, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 5, 2024 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out 10 children did not have an immunization record on file.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
A child did not have a file available for review.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 8, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 29, 2023 · Inspection
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm requires activation by person and is not automated based on ignition.
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 29, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk through, it was observed in the preschool room a box of class activities was on the floor underneath the chairs with pencils on the floors accessible to children. Photos were taken during the walk through. Note: The box of class activities and pencils were picked up immedtialey and stored inside the closet. Corrected at inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 29, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not provide a written report with the parent detailing the child's incident.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 7, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not provide a written report with the parent detailing the child's incident.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 4, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was last conducted on 09/29/21. It had not been conducted by 09/29/22.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 21, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Oct 26, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Based on the information obtained, drinking water is not consistently being served at every snack, mealtime, and/or after active play.
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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 2, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
In the infant classroom, a crib was blocking the exit. This was corrected at the inspection when a staff member moved the cribs.
Official text of rule 746.5209
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium · Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
The health care statement from a health care professional for 2 children's records was lacking.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record, and one did not have an immunization record.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
It was observed that the operation is still not allowing parents in the building. Corrected: When the director sent out a email to parents and posted a note for the parents on the door.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 8, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
It was stated that a caregiver hit children with their hands or throw balls at them.
In plain English: 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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 8, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
It was determine the operation did not allowing parents in the building.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 8, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is in the operation.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 10, 2022 · Inspection
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the pre-school rest room it was observed cleaning supplies in a bucket on the grown in children reach. Corrected: When the director place the items out of reach of children.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 10, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 10, 2022 · Inspection
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mat had a hole at the top of the mat. Corrected: When the operation removed the mat from the changing table area and just used the surface.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 10, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 8, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
It was determined that the operation did not report suspected abuse of a 2 year old child in care on January 12th, 2022.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Fry Road 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).