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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77067

KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears

2010 SPEARS RD, Houston, TX 77067 · (346) 551-9374 · State permit no. 1776716

Between Jun 15, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears for 40 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 744.603 (6 times, most recently Mar 31, 2026).

The state lists KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears 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, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care. Program type: Before/After School Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 40 violations at KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 12 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High25%
Medium High1230%
Medium2153%
Medium Low38%
Low25%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears had 40 violations since Jun 15, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 3.5 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Jun 15, 2023: KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears 40, Houston five-year median 11This daycare40Houston median11

Repeat issues

11 rules were cited more than once at KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears since Jun 15, 2023.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
744.603
Medium		6Children's Records Maintained
Most recent: Mar 31, 2026 · first: Oct 30, 2023
744.801
Medium		4The 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: Jan 22, 2026 · first: Oct 30, 2023
744.401
Medium		4The 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 29, 2025 · first: Jan 29, 2025
744.1311
Medium		3Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
Most recent: Jan 22, 2026 · first: Feb 20, 2025
744.2507
Medium High		3Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Most recent: Jan 22, 2026 · first: Sep 18, 2023
744.3559
Medium High		3The 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: Jan 22, 2026 · first: Jan 22, 2026
744.3113
Medium		2Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Most recent: May 20, 2026 · first: Jan 22, 2026
744.1309
Medium		2Caregivers and site directors in school-age programs must complete 15 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least three of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 22, 2026 · first: Jan 22, 2026
744.1331
Low		2CPR and First Aid Expiration or renewal current documented
Most recent: Feb 20, 2025 · first: Oct 30, 2023
744.1301
Medium High		2New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete eight hours of pre-service training within 90 days and before being counted in the ratio, unless exempt. Caregivers and directors must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (15 hours for caregivers and site directors, 20 for program or operation directors), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Dec 19, 2023 · first: Oct 30, 2023
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 · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Dec 19, 2023 · first: Oct 30, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears, 2023 to 2026410202311202421220254172026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2023 (from Jun 15)4410
2024111
20252312
20264417

Every state visit

12 visits on record since Jun 15, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
May 20, 2026Inspection6183
Mar 31, 2026Inspection52
Feb 12, 2026Inspection31
Jan 22, 2026Inspection57111
Apr 25, 2025Assessment11
Feb 20, 2025Inspection92
Jan 29, 2025Inspection6479
May 23, 2024Inspection4171
Dec 19, 2023Inspection3594
Oct 30, 2023Inspection4175
Sep 18, 2023Inspection2821
Jun 15, 2023Inspection1054None

All 40 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears 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 · May 20, 2026 · Inspection

744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact

Of the 10 children;'s records evaluated, 7 lacked the address of the emergency contact.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 22, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 11, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 20, 2026 · Inspection

744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

A checklist is not being used to document checks of the playground.

Official text of rule 744.3113

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 22, 2026
Correction verified:
May 22, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 20, 2026 · Inspection

744.2517(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack.

Official text of rule 744.2517

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 31, 2026 · Inspection

744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Nine lacked the parent's name, address and telephone number. 2. One record lacked the address for the emergency contact. 3. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 4. Nine lacked the name and phone number of persons the child can be released to. 5. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 6. Nine lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 7. Nine records lacked information regarding any special needs the child may have.

Official text of rule 744.603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 10, 2026
Correction verified:
Apr 15, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 31, 2026 · Inspection

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

Background checks for staff no longer working for the operation has not been inactivated.

In plain English: When a person with a background check stops being associated with the operation, the operation must mark them inactive within seven days. It must also confirm its current list of people with background checks every three months, or once a year for licensed and registered child-care homes and listed family homes. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 1, 2026
Correction verified:
May 11, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection

744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Nine lacked the parent's name, address and telephone number. 2. One record lacked the address for the emergency contact. 3. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 4. Nine lacked the name and phone number of persons the child can be released to. 5. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 6. Nine lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 7. Nine records lacked information regarding any special needs the child may have.

Official text of rule 744.603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 30, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

Children's records were not on the premises for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 6, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

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

The operation is not practicing a fire drill every month.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 29, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.2507(10) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Cleaning supplies are stored in a cabinet that does not lock making them accessible to children.

Official text of rule 744.2507

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 29, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

The operation is not documenting the arrival time, departure time and the name of the person signing each child in and out.

Official text of rule 744.603

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 22, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required

The operation director received 7 of the 20 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year. The operation director will need to complete 13 clock hours of make-up training.

Official text of rule 744.1311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 30, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.1005(a)(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The operation director is not ensuring the operation is being ran in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws. This is based on the deficiencies cited during the monitoring inspections conducted in 2024 and 2025.

Official text of rule 744.1005

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 22, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.3559(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

The operation is not shelter in place/lock down drills four times in a calendar year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 29, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The monthly checks of the playground have not been documented since February 2025.

Official text of rule 744.3113

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 29, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety

A caregiver did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 30, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

The oepration is not conducting severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jan 29, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection

744.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment

A caregiver did not complete a training in recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 30, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 25, 2025 · Assessment

744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required

As of 3/25/25, documentation for the make-up training hours has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The director received 12 of the 20 clock hours of required training. The director will need to receive 8 clock hours of make-up training.

Official text of rule 744.1311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection

744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required

The director received 12 of the 20 clock hours of required training. The director will need to receive 8 clock hours of make-up training.

Official text of rule 744.1311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 26, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Feb 20, 2025 · Inspection

744.1331(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications

Training certificates do not sttae the trainer's qualifications.

Official text of rule 744.1331

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

Personnel and training records were not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

The following information was missing from the children's records: 1. Address of emergency contacts 2. Name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 3. Authorization for emergency medical care 4. Parent documentattion of any special needs the child may or may not have

Official text of rule 744.603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

Children were not being supervised properly while children were playing on the playground. The director and caregiver sitting in chairs conversing while the children were playing.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 20, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

744.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies didn't include the following information: 1. Days, months and hours of operation 2. Release procedures for children 3. Meals/snacks offered 4. Inform parents of their rights 5. Procedures for parents to participate in the program events 6. Emergency Preparedness plan 7. Staff vaccination policy

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 20, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 24, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

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

Documentation of required safety drills was not available 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 · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.

The most recent licensing inspection report was not available 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 · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

744.401(1) - Posting Requirements-License

The permit is not in a public and prominent location where it can be viewed.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

744.401(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe

The Keeping Children Safe poster was not available 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 Low · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

744.401(7) - Required Posting-Licensing Parent Notification Poster

The Attention Parents poster was not available 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 High · May 23, 2024 · Inspection

744.2507(10) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Cleaning supplies such as glass cleaner, disinfecting wipers and glass cleaner were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.

Official text of rule 744.2507

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

744.501(21) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting DFPS and HHSC

The opreational polices does not include the correct telephone number for the local Child Care Regualtion office and website.

Official text of rule 744.501

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 16, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The following information was missing": 1. Two lacked the required information regarding special needs 2. One lacked the dress for the child's doctor 3. One lacked the address for the emergency contact

Official text of rule 744.603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 21, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This defciency is being recited. One staff did not complete an orientation that covered administering medications, preventing and responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 16, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection

744.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. One file lacked the staff's hire date.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 21, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 30, 2023 · Inspection

744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked an admission date 2. One lacked the addresses for the emergency contacts 3. Two lacked the address and/or phone number for the child's doctor 4. All lacked the requried speical needs information 5. All lacke the required permissions for water activities

Official text of rule 744.603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 30, 2023 · Inspection

744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

A personnel file for one staff was not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Oct 30, 2023 · Inspection

744.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

The two personnel records evaluated lacked a hire date.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Oct 30, 2023 · Inspection

744.1331(c)(1)(B) - CPR and First Aid Expiration or renewal current documented

Documentation of current First Aid and CPR training for one staff was not available for review.

Official text of rule 744.1331

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

Medium High · Oct 30, 2023 · Inspection

744.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation

One staff did not complete an orientation that covered administering medications, preventing and responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 18, 2023 · Inspection

744.2507(9) - Sanitize Table Tops, Furniture, Equipment

Toys are only being cleaned with soap and water; they are not being sanitized. This was corrected at inspection.

Official text of rule 744.2507

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 18, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).