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Kool Kids Academy

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

12 state inspections, last 2 years
26 deficiencies on the state’s summary
18 high or medium-high risk
September 18, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued January 13, 2011
Capacity
199 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1085126

Where

602 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77504

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 11
  • Medium-high 7
  • 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 26.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 8, 2026Medium746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State’s note: “Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children under the age of two years old are provided screen time in the closing classroom.”
October 29, 2026
July 31, 2025Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “One written feeding instruction was last updated June 9th, 2025.”
August 7, 2025
July 31, 2025Medium High746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State’s note: “A five month old and a 25 month old were observed in the infant class napping.”
August 7, 2025
February 25, 2025Medium746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
State’s note: “The operations most recent licensing investigation form was not posted.”
March 4, 2025
February 25, 2025Medium746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
State’s note: “An 18 month old was observed seated in a feeding chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.”
At the inspection
February 25, 2025Medium746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
State’s note: “One crib was observed being used by three different children.”
February 25, 2025
February 24, 2025Medium746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
State’s note: “Students were observed having screen time during snack. Note: This was corrected when the television was turned off.”
At the inspection
February 20, 2025High746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
State’s note: “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-month-old infant was seated in a restrictive device longer than 15 minutes.”
April 23, 2025
February 7, 2025Medium High746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
State’s note: “One record did not contain the emergency contact address.”
February 14, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
State’s note: “One student record did not contain the required health statement. The student was enrolled 1/6/2025.”
February 14, 2025
February 6, 2025High746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
State’s note: “Two enrollment forms did not contain a completed release information section.”
March 4, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium High746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State’s note: “Based on the evidence obtained one drivers transportation training was completed in 2022. Based on the evidence obtained the two listed directors did not have transportation training.”
March 14, 2025
February 6, 2025Medium746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
State’s note: “Based on the evidence obtained, infants are not provided with daily outdoor play.”
March 11, 2025
February 6, 2025High746.5607(e) - Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion
State’s note: “Based on the evidence obtained, students are not wearing the required seatbelts while the bus is in motion.”
March 4, 2025
November 20, 2024High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “One caregiver was observed in the infant classroom prior to receiving background check eligibility.”
November 20, 2024
August 7, 2024Medium High746.2202(3) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.”
September 11, 2024
August 6, 2024Medium High746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
State’s note: “The gate located on the playground was observed with holes causing hazard to children. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during inspection.”
At the inspection
July 2, 2024High746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
State’s note: “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that prohibited punishment occurred when a caregiver aggressively grabbed multiple children, as well as forced a child to place their head on a table by pushing the back on their neck aggressively.”
August 29, 2024
May 5, 2023Medium High746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
State’s note: “During the walkthrough of the operation, three classrooms did not label the children bottles with the child's first and last name. This was corrected when the caregivers labeled the bottles.”
At the inspection
September 22, 2022High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “During the investigation inspection a staff member was observed caring for 12 toddlers without a cleared background check.”
At the inspection
May 24, 2022High746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
State’s note: “Based on the information obtain during the investigation it is determined that the operation caregiver used an inappropriate method to discipline a child in care.”
June 22, 2022
February 7, 2022Medium High746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
State’s note: “During the walk through it was observed that the diaper changing pad had wear and tear. Note: this was corrected at inspection when it was replaced.”
At the inspection
February 7, 2022High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “During the walk through two classrooms observed had chemicals (bleach bottle) accessible to children. Note: This was corrected when the cabinet in the infant room was locked and the bottle in the toddler remove was stored up high.”
At the inspection
October 26, 2021High746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
State’s note: “It was determined that the caregivers failed to maintain supervision.”
November 24, 2021
October 18, 2021High746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
State’s note: “It was found that three children transported did not have the emergency telephone numbers for their parents on file.”
November 8, 2021

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Kool Kids Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 12 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 18, 2026. 8 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Kool Kids Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 26: 11 high-risk, 7 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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