Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77015

K&J Child Care Center II, LLC

5150 E BELTWAY 8, Houston, TX 77015 · (281) 457-1474 · State permit no. 1095206

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited K&J Child Care Center II, LLC for 24 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.2207 (3 times, most recently Aug 6, 2026).

The state lists K&J Child Care Center II, LLC 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, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 24 violations at K&J Child Care Center II, LLC, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 16 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High313%
Medium High1667%
Medium521%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

K&J Child Care Center II, LLC had 24 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.7 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: K&J Child Care Center II, LLC 24, Houston five-year median 11This daycare24Houston median11

Repeat issues

6 rules were cited more than once at K&J Child Care Center II, LLC in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.2207
Medium
3Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 6, 2026 · first: Apr 24, 2024
746.3701
Medium High
3All 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 · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Aug 6, 2026 · first: Aug 20, 2024
746.1315
Medium High
2Each caregiver and the center 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
Most recent: Aug 6, 2026 · first: Aug 6, 2026
746.1316
Medium High
2If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 6, 2026 · first: Aug 15, 2025
746.4907
Medium High
2Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 6, 2026 · first: Aug 20, 2024
746.3819
Medium High
2For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center 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: Sep 26, 2025 · first: Aug 15, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at K&J Child Care Center II, LLC, 2021 to 2026102021212022122023472024362025282026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)110
2022231
2023122
2024457
2025346
2026228

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Aug 13, 2026Inspection511
Aug 6, 2026Inspection6437
Sep 26, 2025Inspection1091
Aug 15, 2025Inspection5765
Jan 27, 2025Inspection—None
Jan 23, 2025Investigation (report)16None
Sep 9, 2024Inspection51None
Aug 20, 2024Inspection5895
Jun 17, 2024Inspection2None
Apr 24, 2024Inspection11
Apr 12, 2024Investigation (report)41
Sep 18, 2023Inspection6361
Show 5 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 6, 2023Investigation (report)61
Oct 10, 2022Inspection6251
May 2, 2022Inspection—None
Apr 29, 2022Investigation (report)3None
Nov 4, 2021Inspection571None

All 24 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at K&J Child Care Center II, LLC 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 · Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

The children were observed without safety straps on while sitting down for lunch. Note: this was corrected at inspection.

In plain English: The rule requires tables and chairs used by children to be "safe," easy to clean, and the right height and size for each age group. If the manufacturer requires straps on a chair, they must be fastened whenever a child uses it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 13, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The fire inspection report was not available for review during the inspection.

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:
Aug 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The playground equipment surface area did not have six inches of loose fill during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

One caregiver did not have a current first aid certificate available for review during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One caregiver did not have a current CPR certificate available for review during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

Screen time activity was observed during the children's meal time. Note: Corrected at inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The director and caregiver/driver did not have the required transportation training available for review during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 13, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

The infant classroom was observed with uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children. Note: Corrected at inspection

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 26, 2025 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

One child with a known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 10, 2025
Correction verified:
Nov 7, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

One of the observed crib sheets was not snug fitted.

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Aug 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The director did not have transportation training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Two children with known allergies did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Two of the outlets did not have outlet covers.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Two classrooms had two ceiling tiles that needed to be replaced. A light fixture cover also needed to be replaced.

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:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

I observed children under two watching televison during the unannounced monitoring inspection. Inspector informed the caregiver that children under two do not have screen time. Caregiver turned the television off.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection

746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

During naptime is was observed that there was not adequate spacing between the mats the children were sleeping on to allow them to walk through the mats without stepping over them. A photo was taken.

In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 9, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the inspection it was observed that there was a drainage area outside that was uneven, causing a potential tripping hazard for children playing on the playground.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 3, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

While at the operation it was observed that two 11 month old infants were in their cribs with a blanket. A photo was taken and the blankets were removed while I was present.

In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 20, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

While at the operation it was observed that the loose fill on the toddler playground was less than 6 inches deep around the slide and play structure.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 3, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 24, 2024 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Screen time was being utilitzed during mealtime and for children under the age of 2 years old in the 12 months to 18 months classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver turned off the movie.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Apr 24, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 12, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

Based on investigation findings, it was determined that diaper changes are not conducted promptly.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 18, 2023 · Inspection

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

There was no fire drill documented for the month of August.

In plain English: The center 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:
Sep 20, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 6, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

Based on the documentation obtained during the investigation, it was assessed that there was no emergency medical authorization information.

In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, 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, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 10, 2022 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

Two toddler size play structure outside did not have surfacing around or underneath.

In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 20, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at K&J Child Care Center II, LLC:

Building, equipment, and products

Daily activities and screen time

Playgrounds and play equipment

Sleep and nap time

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for K&J Child Care Center II, LLC; 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).