Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77064
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kids 'R' Kids #4 for 30 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 19 routine inspections and 14 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1309 (3 times, most recently Aug 28, 2025).
The state lists Kids 'R' Kids #4 as serving infant, toddler, 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, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 30 violations at Kids 'R' Kids #4, 6 fall under rules Texas weights High and 13 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 | 6 | 20% |
| Medium High | 13 | 43% |
| Medium | 9 | 30% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 3% |
| Low | 1 | 3% |
Kids 'R' Kids #4 had 30 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
5 rules were cited more than once at Kids 'R' Kids #4 in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.1309 Medium | 3 | A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024 Most recent: Aug 28, 2025 · first: Apr 13, 2022 |
| 746.605 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Aug 28, 2026 · first: Sep 4, 2024 |
| 746.305 Medium High | 2 | The center 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, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023 Most recent: Sep 16, 2024 · first: Jul 11, 2022 |
| 746.701 Medium | 2 | The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023 Most recent: Sep 16, 2024 · first: Jul 11, 2022 |
| 746.1311 Medium | 2 | A center director must complete 30 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, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 4, 2024 · first: Sep 8, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 2023 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
33 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Inspection | 922 | 3 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Investigation (self-report) | 3 | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Inspection | 343 | 2 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Inspection | 4 | None |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 6 | 4 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | 1017 | 3 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | Investigation (self-report) | 4 | None |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Inspection | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 4 | None |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | 247 | 2 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| May 31, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| May 22, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 8 | 1 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Inspection | 361 | 3 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 4 | 3 |
| May 24, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| May 22, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 4 | None |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Inspection | 881 | 4 |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
3 rules cited at Kids 'R' Kids #4 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 · Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 files evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated did not have a health statement.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
High · Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
The operation was found to not have complete first aid kits on 3 vans used for transportation. This was corrected when the director replaced missing items in all three vans.
In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
High · Jul 20, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Because a child refused to nap it was determined that a caregiver placed them in a closed restroom for approximately 5 minutes.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection
During the inspection 1 out of 4 infant teachers did not have pre-service training for caring for chldren under 24 months.
Official text of rule 746.1305
Medium High · Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection
During review of infants it was determined that 2 out of 4 infant teachers did not have the required annual training for caregiver caring for children under 24 months.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jun 20, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the applicants was performing duties at the operation with children without a clear background check.
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
Medium Low · Jan 21, 2025 · Assessment
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 16, 2024 · Investigation (report)
The operation failed to complete an incident report for a situation that placed children at risk.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Sep 16, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling on children to sleep. The caregiver placed a blanket over one child’s head and forcefully placed both children’s heads on their cots.
In plain English: Children are not required to sleep at rest time. Caregivers may not force a child to sleep, put anything in or on a child's head or body to make the child rest or sleep, or confine a child in a restrictive device to make the child rest or sleep. Official rule text
High · Sep 16, 2024 · Investigation (report)
A caregiver sitting on the floor with was unable to clearly view and supervise all children in the room during the nap period.
In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text
High · Sep 16, 2024 · Investigation (report)
The operation failed to notify licensing about a non-routine situation that placed children at risk.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Sep 4, 2024 · Inspection
Two children with peanut allergies are missing an emergency plan.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Sep 4, 2024 · Inspection
The director is missing training on the following topics: Child mistreatment, Emergency preparedness, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or allergies, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Sep 4, 2024 · Inspection
Nine personnel records were reviewed; nine staff members did not complete all annual training for their respective training years. The staff will need to receive makeup training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Mar 22, 2024 · Inspection
CCR observed a four-month-old infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the infant and placed the child in the crib.
In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 8, 2023 · Inspection
Three staff records obtained were not updated with the required training topics.One staff file lacked hours related to the Health and Safety Audit, including emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
In plain English: The center 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, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
Medium High · Sep 8, 2023 · Inspection
The designated director did not have training topics related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome, and/or related to the care of children under 24 months of age.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 31, 2023 · Inspection
Three caregivers were observed caring for 45 children, 5-11 years of age within the school-age group.
In plain English: When 13 or more children are in care, a group, even with two or more caregivers, may have at most 10 infants under 12 months, 13 children 12 to 17 months, 18 children 18 to 23 months, 22 two-year-olds, 30 three-year-olds, or 35 children ages four through 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Medium High · May 22, 2023 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, there was not a field trip notification for the graduation practice on May 18, 2023. Children were transported away from the facility without prior approval from parent/guardian.
Official text of rule 746.3003
Medium High · Oct 10, 2022 · Inspection
7 of 27 staff members did not have current first aid and cpr.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center 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
Medium · Oct 10, 2022 · Inspection
The operation did not provide proof of liability insurance coverage to Licensing in their provider portal by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
In plain English: Unless it has an acceptable reason not to, the center must carry liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence of negligence, covering injury to a child on its premises or in its care. It must send proof of coverage to the state each year by the anniversary of its permit. Official rule text
Medium High · Oct 10, 2022 · Inspection
3 of 4 staff members required to have, or have current, transportation safety training did not not have it.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
Low · Jul 11, 2022 · Investigation (report)
Base off the documentation observed in the investigation both caregivers pre service training certificate were not signed by the caregivers indicating they had received the training.
In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text
Medium · Jul 11, 2022 · Investigation (report)
Based off the information from the investigation, the mother did not receive an incident report from the operation once the parent notified them that medical treatment was required. At the time of pick up the parent only received "boo boo" report.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · Jul 11, 2022 · Investigation (report)
The incident occurred on 7.7.22 and the mother took the child to the hospital on 7.8.22. The parent notified the operation on 7.8.22 that medical attention was required. The operation did not report the incident to licensing.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium · Apr 13, 2022 · Inspection
7 of 10 caregivers did not have any of the required HASA trainings.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Apr 13, 2022 · Inspection
A child in care with a known food allergy did not have a signed food allergy emergency plan on file.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center 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
Medium High · Apr 13, 2022 · Inspection
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was missing several elements under minimum standard 746.5202.
In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
Medium High · Apr 13, 2022 · Inspection
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted inside the classrooms did not have outlined a designated location inside and outside the building where all caregivers and children meet.
In plain English: The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).