Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77079

iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School

570 NOTTINGHAM OAKS TRL, Houston, TX 77079 · (713) 665-5200 · State permit no. 1648093- 12191

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School for 15 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 744.901 (3 times, most recently Nov 19, 2025).

The state lists iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School as serving pre-kindergarten and school-age children, open 02:30 PM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes. Program type: School Age Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 15 violations at iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School, 0 fall 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

WeightViolationsShare
High00%
Medium High320%
Medium1280%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School had 15 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School 15, Houston five-year median 11This daycare15Houston median11

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
744.901
Medium
3The school-age program must keep a file at the operation 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
Most recent: Nov 19, 2025 · first: Dec 10, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School, 2021 to 2026002021112022382023122024142025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022111
2023338
2024112
2025124
2026000

Every state visit

7 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Nov 19, 2025Inspection4713
Jan 22, 2025Assessment11
Dec 10, 2024Inspection6032
Dec 12, 2023Inspection448None
Jan 18, 2023Inspection2None
Jan 3, 2023Inspection5278
Jan 10, 2022Inspection4621

All 15 violations, newest first

Medium · Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection

744.2753(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

Observed expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when staff removed and disposed of the expired antiseptic wipes.

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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection

744.2659 - Medication No Longer Used

Observed emergency medication with an expiration date of 8/2024. NOTE: This was corrected by removing the medication and returned back to the school's nurse.

Official text of rule 744.2659

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection

744.901 - Required Personnel Records

Site director did not have ready access to employee records for licensing to review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Nov 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 22, 2025 · Assessment

744.901 - Required Personnel Records

Site director did not have ready access to employee records for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 5, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

744.901 - Required Personnel Records

Site director did not have ready access to employee records for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures

Emergency Preparedness Plan did not have an evacuation and relocation diagram.

Official text of rule 744.3553

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection

744.909 - Access to Personnel Records

During Inspection completed, staff flies were not available upon request.

Official text of rule 744.909

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 11, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection

744.3113(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

During inspection the monthly maintains check list was not available upon request.

Official text of rule 744.3113

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection

744.403(a) - Posting Requirements-Prominent, Public, or Binder

While reviewing records it was observed the previous Inspection Report and evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted.

Official text of rule 744.403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection

744.2051(4) - Space and Equipment - Workspace for Table-top Activities

During inspection it was observed the operation did not have adequate tables and chairs for children in care.

Official text of rule 744.2051

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 18, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection

744.2751 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

During inspection the First- Aid Kit was missing the following items: Gloves, scissors, and the guide to first aid and emergency care kit.

Official text of rule 744.2751

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection

744.1037(b)(2) - Documentation for Directors - Submit When New Director Designated

During the Inspection it was discovered a Site Director was present who is not listed as site director over the operation, licensing did not receive notification.

Official text of rule 744.1037

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 18, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection

744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors

While reviewing records it was observed the fire drills documentation were not available upon request.

In plain English: The program 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 and sanitation inspection reports, its gas inspection report if it applies, and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 3, 2023 · Inspection

744.2003(2) - Children Younger Than 5 - Policies Address Promotion of Physical Activity

While reviewing files it was discovered the following information was missing from operational policies: (2) Have written policies that address the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that are consistent with this division. (C)The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (E)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions

Official text of rule 744.2003

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 10, 2022 · Inspection

744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills

The lock down, sheltering and bad weather drills are not been documented.

In plain English: The program 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School:

Staff files and required records

Emergency drills and plans

Medication and first aid

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for iKids U at Nottingham Elementary School; 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).