Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77079
Between Dec 16, 2021 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited iKids U at Wilchester Elementary School for 21 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 744.303 (2 times, most recently Apr 23, 2026).
The state lists iKids U at Wilchester Elementary School as serving pre-kindergarten and school-age children, open 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care. Program type: School Age Program.
Of the 21 violations at iKids U at Wilchester Elementary School, 1 falls 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 | 1 | 5% |
| Medium High | 13 | 62% |
| Medium | 7 | 33% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
iKids U at Wilchester Elementary School had 21 violations since Dec 16, 2021, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.6 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
7 rules were cited more than once at iKids U at Wilchester Elementary School since Dec 16, 2021.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 744.303 Medium High | 2 | The program must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or a director changes. Official rule text Most recent: Apr 23, 2026 · first: May 18, 2023 |
| 744.2669 Medium High | 2 | For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the program must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text Most recent: Jan 7, 2025 · first: Dec 9, 2024 |
| 744.401 Medium High | 2 | The program must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, its emergency evacuation diagram, and required phone numbers. It must also post each group's activity plan and the daily menu when they apply, and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text Most recent: Jan 7, 2025 · first: Dec 9, 2024 |
| 744.201 High | 2 | The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director, 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 · rule revised March 2023 Most recent: Nov 12, 2024 · first: Dec 16, 2021 |
| 744.3559 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: May 18, 2023 · first: May 18, 2023 |
| 744.801 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: May 18, 2023 · first: Dec 16, 2021 |
| 744.1017 Medium | 2 | Site Director Qualifications - Age - 21 if caring for Pre-K age, 18 if age 5 and up Most recent: Nov 15, 2022 · first: Dec 16, 2021 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Dec 16) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
13 visits on record since Dec 16, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Inspection | 758 | 3 |
| May 14, 2025 | Inspection | 97 | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Inspection | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Inspection | 213 | 3 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Inspection | 28 | 1 |
| May 9, 2024 | Inspection | 834 | None |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| May 18, 2023 | Inspection | 533 | 6 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Inspection | 597 | 1 |
| May 13, 2022 | Inspection | 404 | None |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Inspection | 227 | None |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Inspection | 356 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | Inspection | 986 | 3 |
One rule cited at iKids U at Wilchester Elementary School 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 High · Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection
Licensig was not made aware of the change in directors.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection
Observed an expired emergency medication in the medication box.
Official text of rule 744.2659
Medium · Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection
There were no tweezers in the first aid kit.
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 · May 14, 2025 · Inspection
The operation did not have an updated playground and program maintenance checklist available for licensing to review. The last one is dated for 8/24.
Official text of rule 744.3113
Medium High · May 14, 2025 · Inspection
Three children with known allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan available to review.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the program must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, the child's school, and permission for things like riding a bus, walking home, transportation, field trips, or water activities when they apply. Official rule text
Medium High · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
One child that has a diagnosed food allergy did not have their names and allergy listed in the allergy and medication list.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a FAER plan on file.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
Posting Binder was not displayed prominently for Parents and employees. It was stored in a black and yellow tote.
Medium High · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
One child that has a diagnosed food allergy did not have their names and allergy listed in the allergy and medication list.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a FAER plan on file.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection
The beore/after school program is operating without a Site Director.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 18, 2023 · Inspection
Documentation reviewed during the inspection showed that monthly fire drills are not being conducted.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 18, 2023 · Inspection
Documentation reviewed show that severe weather drills have not been conducted at least 4 times in a calendar year.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 18, 2023 · Inspection
Documentation was incomplete for 7 out of 7 staff files evaluated. Documentation requested was not made available for review upon request.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 18, 2023 · Inspection
Caregivers did not have information showing the children's ages when requested.
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 · May 18, 2023 · Inspection
The operation has not notified CCR of a change in the current Site Director.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 18, 2023 · Inspection
CPR and First Aid training certificate for the Program Director expired October 31st, 2022.
In plain English: Each caregiver and each operation, program, and site 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
Medium · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection
Operation is currently with no site director.
Official text of rule 744.1017
Medium High · Dec 16, 2021 · Inspection
The individual designated as site director does not meet qualifications.
Official text of rule 744.1017
Medium · Dec 16, 2021 · Inspection
There was no documentation of fire safety emergency drills, fire extinguisher checks, smoke detector checks made available for review during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Dec 16, 2021 · Inspection
Upon inspection, center does not have a handbook or operational policies for parents of children enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).