500 TIDWELL RD, Houston, TX 77022 · (832) 244-3452 · State permit no. 1780696
Between Jul 18, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 15 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 744.1311 (2 times, most recently Feb 12, 2025).
The state lists KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream as serving pre-kindergarten and school-age children, open 10:30 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, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Before/After School Program.
All 10 violations, newest first
High · Jul 17, 2026 · Inspection
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver responsible for children did not have an active background check. A background check was submitted for the caregiver, and the caregiver was removed from the classroom during the 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 17, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 21, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 10, 2026 · Investigation (report)
744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not share completed incident report forms with the parents of the children involved in the vehicle accident within the required 48 hours.
Official text of rule 744.707
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 16, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 17, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection
744.1311(c) - Documented Annual Training-1 Hours prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
The director is missing child maltreatment training.
Official text of rule 744.1311
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 26, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
The caregiver is missing the following training: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
In plain English: Caregivers 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 26, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection
744.1311(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
The director is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Official text of rule 744.1311
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 26, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 30, 2024 · Inspection
744.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation has not received approval from licensing to care for the children in the added space.
Official text of rule 744.301
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 6, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 3, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 24, 2024 · Inspection
744.3503 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
A fire inspection report was not available during the inspection.
Official text of rule 744.3503
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 31, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 24, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
The operation did not notify licensing of the changing hours of the operation.
Official text of rule 744.301
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan that was not specific for the campus needs, they did not state how they would get children with limited mobility or have an alternate shelter location.
Official text of rule 744.3553
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 4, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection
744.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operation did not have an operational policies that was specific for the campus needs, it was missing the times, days and months they operate and how they provide meals.
Official text of rule 744.501
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 4, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream; 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).