Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77088
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kollege 4 Kidz Learning Center for 24 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5101 (3 times, most recently Jul 31, 2026).
The state lists Kollege 4 Kidz Learning Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 24 violations at Kollege 4 Kidz Learning Center, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 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 | 8 | 33% |
| Medium High | 7 | 29% |
| Medium | 8 | 33% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 4% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Kollege 4 Kidz Learning Center had 24 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.4 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
6 rules were cited more than once at Kollege 4 Kidz Learning Center in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.5101 High | 3 | 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 Most recent: Jul 31, 2026 · first: May 30, 2025 |
| 746.1311 Medium | 3 | 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: Aug 26, 2024 · first: Jul 15, 2024 |
| 746.1403 Medium High | 2 | Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training Most recent: Jul 30, 2024 · first: Jul 15, 2024 |
| 746.5625 High | 2 | A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 30, 2024 · first: Jul 15, 2024 |
| 746.3407 High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Jul 15, 2024 · first: Jul 15, 2024 |
| 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 · rule revised September 2024 Most recent: Jul 15, 2024 · first: Jul 15, 2024 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| 2025 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
13 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Investigation (report) | — | None |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Inspection | 696 | 3 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Inspection | 569 | None |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| May 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| May 21, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Inspection | 10 | 3 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Inspection | 692 | 11 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | 571 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2022 | Inspection | 724 | 1 |
2 rules cited at Kollege 4 Kidz 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.
High · Jul 31, 2026 · Assessment
The current passed fire inspection is dated 6.4.25. The operation has a re-inspection date scheduled for 8.15.2026.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection
The infant classroom with children younger than 18 months of age was reduced to one teacher for nap time. This was corrected during the inspection when the other teacher in the classroom returned from lunch.
In plain English: When 13 or more children are in care, the center may reduce the naptime child-to-caregiver ratio by 50% for children 18 months and older, but only if those groups nap together in one central location and the caregivers stay in the napping room or area. Extra employees must be in the building (at least one when one caregiver supervises the nap group, or one for every two nap caregivers, rounded up, when more are needed), and the caregivers must be able to call them without leaving the room. Official rule text
Medium High · Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection
The operation was unable to provide documentation of the current sanitation inspection.
Official text of rule 746.3403
High · Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection
The current fire inspection is dated 6.4.25.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection
The director's attendance records were reviewed, and it was found that December was not documented.
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 Low · Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection
The director's file was unavailable for CCR review during the operation.
High · May 30, 2025 · Inspection
A fire inspection report was not available duriing the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 30, 2025 · Inspection
CCR observed a 4 months in the crib with a blanket. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the blanket from the crib.
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
Medium · Aug 26, 2024 · Assessment
The current director did not provide qualifying training hours for the missing subjects.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection
The director completed nine additional training hours.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection
Two of the operation's vans does not have a child safety alarm installed.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection
A caregiver was missing a required training.
Official text of rule 746.1403
High · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the sleeping device and placed the infant in a 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 High · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
The director and two caregivers are missing the CPR and First Aid Certifications.
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
High · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
Two of the operation's vans does not have a child safety alarm installed.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
Two caregivers need to meet the following requirements: pre-service training. -Developmental stages of children -Age-appropriate activities for children -Fostering children's self-esteem -Supervision and safety practices -Positive interaction with children -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases
Official text of rule 746.1403
Medium · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
The director received 5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the 8/22-8/23 training year. The director will need to receive 25 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year. The following trainings are missing: Child growth and development; Guidance and discipline; Age-appropriate curriculum; Teacher-child interaction; Serving children with special care needs; Child maltreatment; Shaken baby syndrome; Safe sleep; brain development; Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies; Understanding building and physical premises safety; Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
One of the children's files that was observed did not state if the child could swim without assistance.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
High · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
A spray bottle with a clorox solution was within reach of children in the pre-k and school age classrooms. This was corrected when the teachers place the products out of reach of the children. A storage hallway with chemicals and cleaning supplies was observed having open access to the school age classroom. There was no door to prevent access to children.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
A ceiling tile was observed missing in the boys restroom of the school age classroom.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
Two of the children's files observed had missing emergency contact addresses.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
One of the vans used for transportation did not have a first aid kit. This was corrected when a caregiver was able to provide one and place it in the van.
Official text of rule 746.4001
Medium · Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
Four files were observed with incomplete immunization forms.
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
Medium · Sep 12, 2022 · Inspection
Although, the required 24 hours of annual training were complete, these specific topis were not completed as required. Two of the four files reviewed did not have the reuired topics for training complete.
In plain English: 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
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).