6515 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Houston, TX 77033 · (713) 734-4909 · State permit no. 1681927
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kandy Stripe Academy for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.501 (6 times, most recently Nov 22, 2024).
The state lists Kandy Stripe Academy 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, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 12 violations, newest first
Medium High · Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The listed director did not have the required transportation training.
In plain English: If 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 26, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Nov 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The infant classroom was observed with a torn changing pad. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One sippy cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the infant 2 classroom cots were observed without labels. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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:
- Nov 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the criteria for extreme weather.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operational policy did not contain a suspension and expulsion section.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operational policy did not contain a preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten records did not contain proof of education requirements.
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:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Nov 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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High · Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants 12 months and younger section.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 5, 2022 · Inspection
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
3 out of 10 children did not have an updated health statement signed by the doctor after 12 months of parent signage.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 23, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 23, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Kandy Stripe Academy; 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).