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Kids Town Academy

Houston, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

5 state inspections, last 2 years
29 deficiencies on the state’s summary
21 high or medium-high risk
July 24, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued January 30, 1998
Capacity
85 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
Yes
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
532477

Where

12222 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77099

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 8
  • Medium-high 13
  • Medium 8
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 29.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
July 24, 2026Medium High746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
State’s note: “Operations Form 7263 was reviewed for the year 2026 and shows there have been no monthly fire extinguisher inspections.”
July 28, 2026
July 24, 2026Medium High746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
State’s note: “Four of the operations fire extinguishers are in need of servicing.”
July 28, 2026
July 24, 2026Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “The last sanitation inspection was completed 4/30/2025.”
August 7, 2026
April 6, 2026Medium High746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
State’s note: “Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection.”
April 13, 2026
April 6, 2026Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “The faucet handle in the toddler restroom is broken.”
April 13, 2026
February 16, 2026High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the director of the operation grabbed a child in care.”
March 25, 2026
July 30, 2025High746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
State’s note: “The caregiver in the Pre-K room was not aware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated 18 children ages 3-5 years old were present. The children in the room were counted and a total of 19 children were present. The caregiver in the School Age room was not aware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated 26 children age…”
July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025Medium746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
State’s note: “Children were observed sleeping on numbered nap mats. The number/child assignment map posted was not followed in the two's and Pre-K classrooms.”
July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “Written feeding instructions for one infant not yet on table food was last updated 06/24/2025.”
August 1, 2025
July 30, 2025Medium High746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State’s note: “During today's inspection I observed 6 children in the infant room. The youngest child was four months old and the oldest in the room was 23 months old. The oldest child was 19 months older than the youngest child. Note: The operation removed the oldest child from the room.”
July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: The admission date is needed for three children. Four children need a special needs statement. Two children need emergency care information. One child needed authorization for emergency medical treatment. Five children need a health statement. Immunization records are needed…”
August 18, 2025
November 2, 2023High746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
State’s note: “The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: -Instructions for parents to contact the local office. -Illness and Exclusion Criteria. -Enrollment Procedures -Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standar…”
November 9, 2023
November 2, 2023Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: Four children enrolled needed a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child enrolled needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician. One child needed an updated immunization record.”
November 9, 2023
September 19, 2023High746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
State’s note: “The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: -Instructions for parents to contact the local office, abuse and neglect hotline. -Illness and Exclusion Policy. -Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standa…”
October 16, 2023
September 19, 2023Medium746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
State’s note: “The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review during this inspection.”
September 26, 2023
September 19, 2023Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Personnel records were evaluated for eight staff members and the following was determined: Documentation showing one caregiver meets minimum educational requirements is needed. A notarized affidavit is needed for two staff members. Background check letters of eligibility is needed for eight staff members. Three staff members need photo ident…”
September 25, 2023
September 19, 2023Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “The fence around the outdoor playground is in need of repair.”
September 29, 2023
September 19, 2023Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: Five children enrolled needed a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed authorization for emergency medical care. One child enrolled needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician.…”
October 16, 2023
July 13, 2023High746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
State’s note: “The caregiver in the school age classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however eleven were present in the room.”
July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023Medium High746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
State’s note: “The sign in and out logs were reviewed during today's inspection. Ten of eleven children were signed in the after school classroom.”
July 13, 2023
June 13, 2023Medium High746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
State’s note: “The sign in and out logs were reviewed during today's inspection. The sign in and out log for the infant classroom showed four of nine infants were signed in. Six of ten children were signed in the after school classroom.”
June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023Medium746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
State’s note: “A ten month old was observed seated in a high chair. The safety straps were not fastened.”
June 13, 2023
May 4, 2023High746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
State’s note: “The operation has a current infant capacity of nine. During today's inspection a total of ten infants ages 3 months, 3 months, 3 months, 7 months, 7 months, 7 months, 7 months, 10 months, 11 months, and 15 months. The operation was over the infant capacity by one infant.”
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed lifting children under two years old by one arm during this inspection.”
May 4, 2023
April 19, 2023Medium High746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
State’s note: “The sign in and out log was reviewed in the Pre-K classroom and showed 11 of 16 children signed in. The sign in and out log was reviewed in the Two's and Three's classroom and showed 13 of 14 children signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
At the inspection

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Kids Town Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 5 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on July 24, 2026. 4 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Kids Town Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 29: 8 high-risk, 13 medium-high-risk, 8 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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