8895 W BELLFORT ST, Houston, TX 77031 · (713) 981-4411 · State permit no. 1713220
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Gessner Kiddie Kollege for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 17 routine inspections and 9 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1301 (3 times, most recently Apr 11, 2022).
The state lists Gessner Kiddie Kollege as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 10 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Gessner Kiddie Kollege 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 · Jun 20, 2025 · Inspection
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During today's inspection I observed cleaning supplies stored on a shelf in an area accessible to children.
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:
- Jun 20, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 3, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 6, 2025 · Inspection
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Two out of four files checked did not have any photo identification. This was corrected when director made a copy of their drivers license and kept a copy on file.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 6, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Oct 23, 2024 · 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 caregiver left an infant alone to get her procare tablet in the office and went back to her room.
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:
- Nov 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Nov 7, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 18, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Based on the interview with children and staff, there is enough evidence to validate that prohibited punishment did occured in care.
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:
- Mar 17, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Mar 10, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 11, 2022 · Inspection
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Four caregivers needed Pediatric CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 11, 2022 · Inspection
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Documentation showing a caregiver completed 16 hours of pre-service training was not available for review during this inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 11, 2022 · Inspection
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
I observed unlabeled cups in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Apr 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 11, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was determined: -Six needed a special needs statement -Three needed emergency contact information such as name, address, and phone number for someone other than the parent/guardian. -Two needed school information -Three needed updated immunization records -One needed a food allergy statement -Two needed a food allergy emergency plan.
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:
- Apr 26, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 11, 2022 · Inspection
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Four caregivers were in need of Pediatric first aid training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 11, 2022 · Inspection
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The classrooms did not have a sleeping chart for children in care. Note: This was corrected during inspection. The classrooms created and posted a number/child assignment chart.
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:
- Apr 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No