Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77026
Between Apr 7, 2026 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Global Kiddos Academy for 22 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.2421 (2 times, most recently Sep 23, 2026).
The state lists Global Kiddos Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Transportation to/from School. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 22 violations at Global Kiddos Academy, 2 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 | 2 | 9% |
| Medium High | 13 | 59% |
| Medium | 7 | 32% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Global Kiddos Academy had 22 violations since Apr 7, 2026, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 4.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
4 rules were cited more than once at Global Kiddos Academy since Apr 7, 2026.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.2421 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: Sep 23, 2026 · first: Sep 8, 2026 |
| 746.3701 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Sep 23, 2026 · first: Sep 8, 2026 |
| 746.4309 Medium High | 2 | Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked Most recent: Sep 23, 2026 · first: Sep 8, 2026 |
| 746.4305 Medium High | 2 | The outdoor activity space must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high. Exceptions include programs that only offer after-school care in a public school classroom, programs that only offer alternate care or get-well care, and spaces used only by children five and older. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 21, 2026 · first: Apr 7, 2026 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (from Apr 7) | 5 | 6 | 22 |
6 visits on record since Apr 7, 2026, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Inspection | 6 | None |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Inspection | 12 | 9 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Inspection | 222 | 8 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Inspection | 76 | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Inspection | 1263 | 3 |
Medium High · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
The children's bathroom is not equipped with anchored steps and/or a broad- based platform with a non-slip surface.
Official text of rule 746.4419
Medium High · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
The caregiver did not clean the hands of a child after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the child's hands.
In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text
Medium High · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
Three safety hazards were observed. The first hazard concerns a table with a broken leg. The second hazard concerns the grass on the playground being waist high. The third hazard concerns the absence of plug covers in a room where children 4 and younger are present.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
One child was not cleaned with an individual wipe or towel during a diaper change.
In plain English: Caregivers must change wet or soiled diapers and clothing promptly, clean and dry the child with individual cloths or disposable towels, and keep diapering supplies out of children's reach. Powders, creams, ointments, or lotions may only be used with the parent's written permission (or when the parent supplies them) and must be labeled with the child's name. Official rule text
Medium High · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
A fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted on the wall. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director relocated the fire extinguisher to the office.
Official text of rule 746.5305
Medium High · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
The playground is not fully enclosed with a fence and missing a gate that can lock.
Official text of rule 746.4309
Medium High · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
The children have not had the opportunity for outdoor activities and have not been following the daily schedule.
Official text of rule 746.2507
High · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
Two containers of Lysol wipes were within easy access of children. A aerosol bottle was also found on the bathroom counter within easy access of children Note: These were brought into compliance at inspection when the director removed the Lysol wipes and the aerosol can
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
Medium · Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection
An infant not yet on table food needs an infant feeding instructions form.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection
The operation does not have a gate with a locking mechanism leading from the playground to the parking lot.
Official text of rule 746.4309
Medium High · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection
Two safety hazards were observed. The first hazard concerns a table with a broken leg. The second hazard concerns a crawlspace accessible to children from playground to underneath the building.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection
The operation does not currently have a designated director.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection
The operation does not have an operating sink in the diaper changing area.
Official text of rule 746.4403
Medium · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection
The operation does not have a report posted from the previous inspection.
In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection
The caregiver in charge of the operation did not have access to children's and staff records.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection
An infant not yet on table food needs an infant feeding form.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection
The operation does not have an activity plan posted.
In plain English: The center must post each group's activity plan in a prominent place where parents and others can see it. Official rule text
Medium High · Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection
The playground needs fencing to separate from the parking lot.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Apr 30, 2026 · Assessment
You supplied false information or made false statements during the application process.
Official text of rule 745.8605
Medium · Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection
The first aid kit is missing the following items: scissors, tweezers, thermometer, gloves, guide, and tape.
In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text
Medium High · Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection
The infant room is lacking age-appropriate equipment and toys.
In plain English: The infant area must have an adult-size rocker or chair, an individual crib for each non-walking infant under 12 months, and an individual crib, cot, bed, or waterproof or washable mat for each walking infant or infant 12 months or older. It must also have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area and enough toys to keep infants engaged. Official rule text
Medium High · Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection
The playground is lackign a fence or wall at least four feet high that must enclose the outdoor activity space.
Plain-English explanation above
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).