Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77099

Promise Kids Learning Academy

11221 BISSONNET ST, Houston, TX 77099 · (832) 379-3334 · State permit no. 1784136

Between Aug 31, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Promise Kids Learning Academy for 21 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (4 times, most recently Mar 27, 2025).

The state lists Promise Kids Learning Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 21 violations at Promise Kids Learning Academy, 6 fall under rules Texas weights High and 6 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High629%
Medium High629%
Medium838%
Medium Low00%
Low15%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Promise Kids Learning Academy had 21 violations since Aug 31, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Aug 31, 2023: Promise Kids Learning Academy 21, Houston five-year median 11This daycare21Houston median11

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Promise Kids Learning Academy since Aug 31, 2023.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1205
High
4Each 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
Most recent: Mar 27, 2025 · first: Jan 5, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Promise Kids Learning Academy, 2023 to 20263120233920242102025112026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2023 (from Aug 31)331
2024349
20252210
2026121

Every state visit

11 visits on record since Aug 31, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 15, 2026Assessment11
Mar 24, 2026Inspection524None
Apr 9, 2025Inspection5None
Mar 27, 2025Inspection76210
Sep 30, 2024Inspection5215
Feb 13, 2024Inspection8452
Jan 9, 2024Inspection—None
Jan 5, 2024Investigation (self-report)22
Dec 20, 2023Inspection159None
Nov 17, 2023Inspection2741
Aug 31, 2023Inspection1251None

All 21 violations, newest first

High · Jul 15, 2026 · Assessment

745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

The operations franchise tax is inactive.

In plain English: A permit holder must immediately send the state a copy of any government notice saying its corporate privileges have been forfeited or may be forfeited. The state may suspend the permit of a governing body that loses those privileges, and may revoke it if the holder did not forward the notice. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 22, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 29, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

Transportation training is needed for the center director.

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)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 28, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Two caregivers need 24 clock hours of annual training.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

The caregiver in the infant classroom did not know the name and age of one of the children in the room. The caregiver was unable to provide this information upon request.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

The caregiver in the infant class stated they were responsible for three children however five children were present in the room.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: 6 of 10 needed emergency contact information. 6 of 10 needed current immunization records. 1 of 10 needed release persons. 10 of 10 needed a parent signature showing receipt of the parents rights.

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:
No
Correction date:
Apr 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

One staff members file had an education document written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English.

Official text of rule 746.1111

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

During today's inspection I observed five children in the infant classroom. The youngest child in the room was four months old and the oldest child was three years old. The oldest child in the room was more than eighteen months older than the youngest child.

In plain English: In a center with 13 or more children in care, infants may be grouped with older children only if the oldest child in the group is no more than 18 months older than the youngest. Centers with 12 or fewer children in care may combine ages under a separate rule. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

A Pre-Employment Affidavit is needed for two staff members.

In plain English: Each center employee must meet the background check rules, have a current tuberculosis exam record if the health department requires it, and complete two state affidavit forms (a notarized Form 2985 and Form 2912) before being hired. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 31, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Updated feeding instructions is needed for one child in care.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 31, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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High · Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

During today's inspection I observed a four month old child asleep in a rocker.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is in need of servicing.

In plain English: The director or a designee must inspect the fire extinguishers every month and record the date and the employee's name. Extinguishers must be serviced as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.205(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

The annual notification for lack of liability insurance was not completed by 09/14/2024.

Official text of rule 746.205

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 30, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The last fire inspection was completed 06/09/2023.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers

The first aid kit was missing tweezers.

In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The last sanitation inspection was completed 06/09/2023.

In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 14, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One caregiver is in need of Pediatric CPR training.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 23, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Feb 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

During this inspection I observed unlabeled nap mats. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 5, 2024 · 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

During this investigation, it was determined that a child was unsupervised on the outdoor playground for thirty-six minutes before being discovered.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 5, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver was not aware of which children they were responsible for.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 13, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 17, 2023 · Inspection

746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

Three cups in the toddler room did not have labels. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Promise Kids Learning Academy:

Supervision and caregiver duties

Staff training and certifications

Fire inspections and fire equipment

Infant and toddler care

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Promise Kids Learning 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).