Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77093

KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy

1930 LITTLE YORK RD, Houston, TX 77093 · (832) 329-8558 · State permit no. 1776636

Between Jun 20, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy for 13 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 744.1315 (2 times, most recently Jan 28, 2025).

The state lists KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy as serving 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, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Field Trips. Program type: Before/After School Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 13 violations at KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy, 2 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
High215%
Medium High323%
Medium538%
Medium Low323%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy had 13 violations since Jun 20, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.4 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Jun 20, 2023: KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy 13, Houston five-year median 11This daycare13Houston median11

Repeat issues

2 rules were cited more than once at KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy since Jun 20, 2023.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
744.1315
Medium High
2Each 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
Most recent: Jan 28, 2025 · first: Jan 28, 2025
744.901
Medium Low
2The 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: Jan 28, 2025 · first: Jan 28, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy, 2023 to 2026452023212024162025212026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2023 (from Jun 20)445
2024221
2025116
2026221

Every state visit

9 visits on record since Jun 20, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
May 18, 2026Inspection157None
Jan 21, 2026Inspection4881
Jan 28, 2025Inspection5336
Jul 2, 2024Inspection5291
Jan 12, 2024Inspection372None
Nov 14, 2023Inspection2221
Sep 22, 2023Inspection143None
Aug 30, 2023Inspection3211
Jun 20, 2023Inspection10543

All 13 violations, newest first

Medium · Jan 21, 2026 · Inspection

744.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

The operation is missing proof of current liability insurance coverage.

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 26, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection

744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

1 out of 2 staff requires training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 11, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection

744.1331(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

1 out of 2 staff needs documentation of completion of pre-service and orientation.

Official text of rule 744.1331

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection

744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.

1 out of 2 staff requires training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 11, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection

744.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

1 out of 2 staff requires A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection

744.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

1 out of 2 staff requires notarized an Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection

744.2659 - Medication No Longer Used

Epi-pen that expired in November 2024 was kept by the operation. Note: this medication was pulled from the medication box to be given back to the parent.

Official text of rule 744.2659

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 28, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 2, 2024 · Inspection

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

Two caregivers in ratio with children do not have completed background checks. Note: the site director sent both employees home during inspection

In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 7, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection

744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

The operation did not conduct a fire drill in the month of October.

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:
Nov 30, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection

744.3751 - Operation Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Official text of rule 744.3751

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium · Jun 20, 2023 · Inspection

744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

The first aid kit is missing adhesive tape, scissors, gauze and thermometer.

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:
No
Correction date:
Jun 27, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 20, 2023 · Inspection

744.1003(a) - Director - Multi-Site Operations

The operation needs to submit the Governing Body/ Director designation for an individual that meet director qualifications.

Official text of rule 744.1003

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 27, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 20, 2023 · Inspection

744.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

The operational policies is missing hours and days of operation, procedures for dispensing medications, parental notifications, meals and food service practices, enrollment procedures/ policy changes, how parents can address concerns, how parents can view most recent Licensing report and information about employee vaccinations.

Official text of rule 744.501

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 27, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy:

Staff files and required records

Staff training and certifications

Background checks

Emergency drills and plans

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Hardy; 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).