1425 KIPLING ST, Houston, TX 77006 · (713) 529-4472 · State permit no. 881049
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kipling Street Academy for 6 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 12 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The last 7 routine inspections found no violations.
The state lists Kipling Street Academy 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: Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 6 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Kipling Street Academy changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · Nov 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation, the facility failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.
In plain English: 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment and self-control by inappropriately placing a child on the floor and to the table.
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:
- Dec 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 9, 2023 · Inspection
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
A caregiver failed to wash their hands and the hands of a child after diapering. Note: The director was informed of the deficiency during the inspection and stated she will be meeting with each caregiver individually and have them to review the handwashing policy as defined in the minimum standards.
Official text of rule 746.3419
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 20, 2022 · 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
A four-year-old child was not properly supervised by the director when the child left the classroom and walked out of the building.
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 · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 22, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 14, 2022 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was observed a caregiver in the infant classroom with children and had a pending background. Corrected: This was corrected when the caregiver left for the day.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Oct 11, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
The incident report did not have the required information (operation name and number, name of the director, child's date of birth, time of incident, if parents and child care regulation was notified and parents signature). Corrected: When the director added the information on to the operation's incident form.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Kipling Street Academy; 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).