Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77099
Between Aug 7, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine for 25 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 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 744.603 (5 times, most recently May 2, 2025).
The state lists KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine 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. Program type: Before/After School Program.
Of the 25 violations at KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 11 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3 | 12% |
| Medium High | 11 | 44% |
| Medium | 11 | 44% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine had 25 violations since Aug 7, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
7 rules were cited more than once at KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine since Aug 7, 2023.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 744.603 Medium | 5 | Children's Records - Admission Information Most recent: May 2, 2025 · first: Oct 18, 2023 |
| 744.1315 Medium High | 4 | Each 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: Mar 28, 2025 · first: Feb 25, 2025 |
| 744.2669 Medium High | 2 | For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the program 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: Feb 9, 2026 · first: Nov 14, 2023 |
| 744.901 Medium | 2 | The 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: Mar 28, 2025 · first: Feb 25, 2025 |
| 744.1205 High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Feb 25, 2025 · first: Oct 18, 2023 |
| 744.801 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: Feb 25, 2025 · first: Feb 25, 2025 |
| 744.3255 Medium High | 2 | Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt Most recent: Oct 10, 2024 · first: Aug 26, 2024 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (from Aug 7) | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
14 visits on record since Aug 7, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Inspection | 503 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Investigation (self-report) | 3 | None |
| May 2, 2025 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Assessment | 4 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Inspection | 697 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | 368 | 3 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Inspection | 550 | 1 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Inspection | 228 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | Inspection | 278 | 4 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Inspection | 1053 | None |
Medium · Feb 9, 2026 · Inspection
The monthly maintenance checklist was not available for review during today's inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Official text of rule 744.3113
Medium High · Feb 9, 2026 · Inspection
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child in care.
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Medium · May 2, 2025 · Assessment
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: Five children needed Special Care Needs information. Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for two children enrolled. One child needs an address for the emergency contact. One child needs emergency care information. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. Parents/guardian of five children enrolled did not indicate if whether or not the child has a diagnosed food allergy.
Medium High · Mar 28, 2025 · Assessment
Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.
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Medium High · Mar 28, 2025 · Assessment
Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.
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Medium · Mar 28, 2025 · Assessment
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: - Five children needed Special Care Needs Information - Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for all ten children. -One child needed an address for the emergency contact. -One child needed emergency care information. -A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Medium · Mar 28, 2025 · Assessment
Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.
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Medium High · Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection
Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.
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Medium · Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection
The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review.
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Medium · Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection
Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.
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Medium · Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: - Five children needed Special Care Needs Information - Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for all ten children. -One child needed an address for the emergency contact. -One child needed emergency care information. -A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Medium High · Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection
Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.
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High · Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection
A caregiver responsible for a group of children in grades Kinder-8th was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 30-32 children. A total of 23 children were present.
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Medium · Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during today's inspection.
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Medium High · Oct 10, 2024 · Assessment
Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.
Official text of rule 744.3255
Medium High · Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection
The operation did not report a change in director.
In plain English: The program must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or a director changes. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection
Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.
Official text of rule 744.3255
Medium High · Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection
The operation did not report a change in controlling persons.
In plain English: The program must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, a change in controlling persons, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
Medium · Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Five children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. Three children needed an address for the emergency contact.
Medium · Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection
The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit were expired.
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
Medium High · Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for two children enrolled.
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Medium · Oct 18, 2023 · Inspection
The menu posted did not reflect the dinner items that was served. The menu posted showed sloppy joes, bbq beans, and pineapple was for dinner. The children were served beef pasta, carrots, and corn. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Official text of rule 744.2413
High · Oct 18, 2023 · Inspection
A caregiver responsible for a group of nine children ages 5-6 years old was observed caring for children during this inspection. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
High · Oct 18, 2023 · Inspection
A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 7-9 years old was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated 13 were present, however 14 were counted in the group.
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Medium High · Oct 18, 2023 · Inspection
The sign in and out logs in the Pre-K and Seekers class did not reflect the number of children present. The sign in and out log for the Pre-K class showed 8 children signed in, however 7 were present. The sign in and out log for the Seekers class showed 13 of 14 children were signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).