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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77028

Patricia Ann Kemp

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1698292.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Patricia Ann Kemp for 14 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.605 (5 times, most recently Nov 8, 2022).

The state lists Patricia Ann Kemp as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.

What rules a registered child care home follows

Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Patricia Ann Kemp with a capacity of 11.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 14 violations at Patricia Ann Kemp, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 5 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High17%
Medium High536%
Medium643%
Medium Low17%
Low17%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Patricia Ann Kemp had 14 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 2 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Patricia Ann Kemp 14, Houston five-year median 6This daycare14Houston median6

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Patricia Ann Kemp in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.605
Medium High		5Before admitting a child, the home 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 home offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Nov 8, 2022 · first: Nov 8, 2021

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Patricia Ann Kemp, 2021 to 2026152021242022102023102024122025132026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)115
2022224
2023110
2024110
2025112
2026113

Every state visit

7 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 28, 2026Inspection10413
Aug 19, 2025Inspection10612
Sep 26, 2024Inspection1071None
Oct 9, 2023Inspection1035None
Nov 8, 2022Inspection9704
May 4, 2022Inspection74None
Nov 8, 2021Inspection9695

All 14 violations, newest first

One rule cited at Patricia Ann Kemp 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 · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Two children under two were exposed to screen time showing children's programming. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the provider turned off the tv.

In plain English: Child-care homes may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.3117(8) - Food Service and Preparation - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Separate from Food

1 aerosol can of insect killer was on the kitchen counter mixed with food products. Note: this was brought into compliance when the primary caregiver removed the product.

Official text of rule 747.3117

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection

747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

One stationary equipment measured 2 feet from the fence line, needs to be 6 feet all around for the use zone.

Official text of rule 747.4603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 3, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection

747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks

The operational policies is missing procedures for when the child care home conducts health checks.

In plain English: The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 26, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection

747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

One wooden composite play structure leaning is not set up according to manufacturer's instructions.

Official text of rule 747.4407

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 26, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 8, 2022 · Inspection

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

Two children in care do not have an health statement.

In plain English: The child-care home 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 medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the home, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Nov 8, 2022 · Inspection

747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

All six records did not have admission dates on when children started care.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 8, 2022 · Inspection

747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

A school age child did not have information on the school they attended.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 8, 2022 · Inspection

747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

The operation did not have a children's product certificate in the home. Corrected: When the operation went to the web site and ensure recall items were not in the home and filled out the 2885 and posted it in the home.

In plain English: The child-care home must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the home, 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 8, 2021 · Inspection

747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Out of the three files for children evaluated during the inspection, two did not have completed information for the Emergency Contact Person listed on their enrollment form.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Nov 8, 2021 · Inspection

747.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan

Out of the three records for children evaluated during the inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan completed and signed by the child's parent and their health care professional.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 29, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 16, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 8, 2021 · Inspection

747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

The space originally approved for use did not include the garage area. The provider was informed additional approval was needed to continue using this space.

Official text of rule 747.301

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 3, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Nov 8, 2021 · Inspection

747.1207(6) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Affidavit

A notarized affidavit was not available for review for the assistant caregiver during the inspection.

Official text of rule 747.1207

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 8, 2021 · Inspection

747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

Out of the three records for children evaluated during the inspection, one did not have the name of their doctor or name of the hospital the child should be taken to in the event of an emergency medical situation.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Patricia Ann Kemp:

Enrollment and attendance records

Daily activities and screen time

Building, equipment, and products

Policies and communication with parents

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Patricia Ann Kemp; 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).