3302 CANAL ST, Houston, TX 77003 · (713) 900-4490 · State permit no. 1816534
Between Jun 25, 2025 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kido International Preschool for 9 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5209 (2 times, most recently Aug 18, 2025).
The state lists Kido International Preschool as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 9 violations, newest first
High · Jun 26, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(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
The operation's staff failed to maintain supervision when a child was left on the playground unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
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:
- Jul 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 6, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 12, 2026 · Inspection
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the inspection I observed spray bottles with cleaning solution accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the cleaning products from the children's restroom.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 12, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 12, 2026 · Inspection
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During the inspection I observed an infant walking around on the playground with a sippy cup. This was corrected when the caregiver put the sippy cup away.
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:
- Jun 12, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 25, 2025 · Inspection
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a food allergy plan for an identified diagnosed food allergy.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, 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, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 4, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 18, 2025 · Inspection
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
During the walkthrough of the infant room the exit was found to be blocked by clean a wooden picnic table. This was corrected when the director removed the table.
Official text of rule 746.5209
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 18, 2025 · Inspection
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the inspection I observed 2 caregivers pushing a buggy of infants in the front of the building adjacent to the parking lot accessible to drivers.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 29, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 18, 2025 · Inspection
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
During the inspection of the infant room the cribs were arranged where caregivers did not have enough space to walk in between each crib as required by minimum standards.
Official text of rule 746.2403
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 25, 2025 · Inspection
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
During the walkthrough of the infant room the exit was found to be blocked by cleaning supplies and equipment. This was corrected when the director had to items removed.
Official text of rule 746.5209
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 25, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 25, 2025 · Inspection
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection 2 electrical outlets were found to be uncovered. This was corrected when the director placed covers on the outlets.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 25, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Kido International Preschool; 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).