Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77099
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kidz School Daycare Learning Center for 35 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 15 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5205 (3 times, most recently Jan 13, 2026).
The state lists Kidz School Daycare Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 35 violations at Kidz School Daycare Learning Center, 7 fall under rules Texas weights High and 18 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 | 7 | 20% |
| Medium High | 18 | 51% |
| Medium | 10 | 29% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Kidz School Daycare Learning Center had 35 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
9 rules were cited more than once at Kidz School Daycare Learning Center in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.5205 Medium High | 3 | The center 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 13, 2026 · first: Jan 30, 2023 |
| 746.613 Medium High | 3 | Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text Most recent: Jan 13, 2026 · first: Jan 30, 2023 |
| 746.2911 Medium High | 2 | Caregivers may dim the lights during naptime, but there must be enough light to see every child in the group at all times. The rule counts lighting as enough if a person entering the room can see without waiting for their eyes to adjust. Official rule text Most recent: Aug 28, 2026 · first: Nov 12, 2021 |
| 746.2421 Medium | 2 | For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text Most recent: Jan 13, 2026 · first: Nov 12, 2021 |
| 746.603 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: Jan 24, 2025 · first: May 20, 2022 |
| 746.1311 Medium High | 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: Feb 2, 2024 · first: Feb 2, 2024 |
| 746.2505 Medium | 2 | Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 2, 2024 · first: Jan 30, 2023 |
| 746.3805 Medium High | 2 | Medication must be given as the label directs or as the child's health-care professional changes in writing, only to the child it is meant for, from the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date it was brought in, and never after it expires. Each dose must be recorded with the child's name, the medication, the date, time, and amount, and the employee's full name, and the records kept for at least three months. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 2, 2024 · first: Nov 12, 2021 |
| 746.5607 Medium High | 2 | Each child being transported must be secured in a car seat, booster seat, vest, harness, or seat belt that fits the child's age, height, and weight, meets federal crash-test standards, is installed per the maker's instructions, and has not expired, been damaged, or been in an accident. Children 12 and younger may not ride in the front seat. Official rule text Most recent: Nov 1, 2023 · first: Nov 1, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
18 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Inspection | 509 | 5 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Inspection | 1031 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Inspection | 4 | None |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Inspection | 71 | 7 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 4 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Inspection | 226 | None |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2023 | Inspection | 540 | 3 |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| May 20, 2022 | Inspection | 681 | 4 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Inspection | 2 | 1 |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Inspection | 5 | 1 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Inspection | 504 | 7 |
4 rules cited at Kidz School Daycare Learning Center 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
Adequate lighting was not available during naptime. Note: The caregiver did open the restroom door to include additional lighting during the inspection.
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Medium High · Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection
The operation completed three sheltering for severe weather drills in 2025.
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Medium · Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection
Infant feeding instructions for one child in care was last updated 10/09/2025.
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Medium High · Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room is torn.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
Medium High · Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
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Medium High · Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection
The operation completed three lockdown drills in 20225.
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Medium · Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Immunization records are needed for three children in care. Emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number is needed for three children enrolled. The emergency contact address is needed for one child in care. The admission date is needed for three children in care.
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Medium High · Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection
I observed brown ceiling tiles in each of the classrooms.
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
Medium · Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
The center director needs training in the following topics: -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
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Medium High · Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
The medication authorization form also showed medication was administered to a child in care. The parent signature was not documented on the authorization form.
In plain English: Before giving a child medication, the center must get the parent's permission in writing (signed and dated), in an electronic format that can be viewed and saved, or by phone for a single dose. The permission expires after one year, a parent cannot authorize more than the label or the child's health-care professional directs, and no permission is needed to give medication as directed in a medical emergency to prevent death or serious injury. Official rule text
Medium · Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
During this inspection I observed unlabeled bottles and cups in the toddler and pre-k classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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Medium High · Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
The medication authorization form was reviewed during this inspection and showed a staff member administered medication to one child in care. The dosage given was not documented.
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Medium High · Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
The center director needs training in the following topics: -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). -Understanding early childhood brain development.
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High · Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten children were observed in the classroom.
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
High · Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
An immunization record is needed for one child in care.
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High · Nov 1, 2023 · Investigation (report)
During this investigation it was determined three children ages 4, 4, and 11 years old were not using safety belts while being transported.
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Medium High · Nov 1, 2023 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined an eleven year old was allowed to ride in the front seat of the vehicle used for transporting children.
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Medium High · Nov 1, 2023 · Investigation (report)
During this investigation it was determined a driver who was transporting children did not complete transportation safety training.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director 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 (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), 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
High · Nov 1, 2023 · Investigation (report)
During this investigation it was determined the director allowed a staff member to transport children before completing transportation training.
In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text
Medium High · Jan 30, 2023 · Inspection
One child enrolled is in need of an updated immunization record.
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Medium · Jan 30, 2023 · Inspection
Documentation of all safety drills conducted for the year 2022 were not available for review during this inspection.
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Medium · Jan 30, 2023 · Inspection
During this inspection I observed one child asleep with a training cup. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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Medium High · May 20, 2022 · Inspection
I observed four infants age 6m, 9m, 13m, and 13m sitting at an eight seat table. The safety straps were not utilized.
In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text
Medium · May 20, 2022 · Inspection
Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was determined: One child needed a health statement. One child needed emergency care information. Three children needed emergency contact information.
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Medium High · May 20, 2022 · Inspection
I observed a broken swing on the outdoor playground. Note: This was corrected during inspection as the director removed the equipment.
In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text
Medium · May 20, 2022 · Inspection
Five caregivers needed documentation showing how they meet minimum education qualifications.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center 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
Medium High · Nov 30, 2021 · Inspection
The operation had not notified the parents of the safe sleep deficiency. Note: The operation completed Form 2970 Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency during inspection.
High · Nov 18, 2021 · Inspection
I observed a nine month old asleep during this inspection. The infant was observed with a bib around his neck. A toy was also observed near the sleeping infant.
In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Medium · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
The last certification was completed 06/01/2020.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
Medium High · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
The medication log was reviewed and showed the following information was missing on several entries: -Dosage given -Date and time given -Employee's full name
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Medium High · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
I observed a nine month old sleeping with a bottle.
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
High · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
The last fire inspection was last conducted 06/26/2020.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
Medium High · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
Four classrooms were observed during nap time. All four rooms did not have adequate lighting. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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High · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
I observed two children sleeping behind a book shelf in the Pre-K classroom. The caregiver was not able to supervise all napping children in the room.
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 · rule revised March 2023
Medium · Nov 12, 2021 · Inspection
Feeding instructions were last updated on 09/01/2021 for two infants in care.
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).