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West Kingsland KinderCare

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

7 state inspections, last 2 years
20 deficiencies on the state’s summary
16 high or medium-high risk
July 23, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued February 25, 1986
Capacity
133 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:00 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
213261- 747

Where

22129 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77450

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 9
  • Medium-high 7
  • Medium 3
  • Medium-low 1
  • 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.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
July 14, 2026High746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
State’s note: “A caregiver did not know the number of children. The caregiver stated there were 18 children in care and a total of 21 children were present in the classroom.”
July 14, 2026
June 3, 2026Medium746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
State’s note: “Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support records were not accessible upon request.”
July 10, 2026
June 3, 2026High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was grabbed while in care.”
July 10, 2026
April 9, 2026High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed alone with children without having an eligible background check.”
April 9, 2026
March 13, 2025High746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
State’s note: “An infant was observed swaddled in the crib during the inspection.”
March 13, 2025
February 7, 2025High746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
State’s note: “Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was restrained in a highchair.”
March 4, 2025
June 9, 2023Medium High746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State’s note: “A child with a known food allergy does not have a plan on file for review.”
June 23, 2023
June 9, 2023High746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
State’s note: “Two transportation vehicles used to transport children had first aid kits that were missing the following items: Vehicle 1- missing scissors, tweezers, thermometer, tape and gauze. Vehicle 2- missing thermometer and tweezers. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.”
At the inspection
June 9, 2023Medium High746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
State’s note: “In the Infant A and Infant B classrooms, the diaper changing supplies were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
June 23, 2023
June 9, 2023Medium High746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
State’s note: “Four out of ten employee files reviewed were missing a high school diploma or equivalent.”
June 23, 2023
June 9, 2023Medium High746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
State’s note: “In the infant B classroom, multiple bottles/sippy cups were not labeled with the children's names. Note: Corrected when the bottles were labeled by the caregiver.”
At the inspection
June 9, 2023High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “Three caregivers who did not have background checks were present at the operation and had access to children in care in the infant A, school age, and Pre-K classrooms.”
June 9, 2023
November 28, 2022Medium High746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
State’s note: “During this investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify parents of children enrolled about two communicable diseases within 48 hours of being made aware. The child's parent informed the operation that their child had pink eye (conjunctivitis) and hands, foot, and mouth disease. Note: The Director sent a notification to parents of childr…”
At the inspection
November 28, 2022Medium746.3601(4) - Illness Preventing Care - Communicable Disease
State’s note: “During this investigation, it was determined the operation allowed a child to return to school without a doctor's note after being notified by the child's parent that the child had two communicable diseases (pink eye and hand, foot, and mouth) during different time frames. Note: The child is no longer enrolled at the operation. The de-enrollment date was …”
At the inspection
June 27, 2022Medium746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
State’s note: “The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety website to view any recalled items. Note: The Director reviewed the list and certified by using form 2885 during the inspection.”
At the inspection
June 27, 2022Medium High746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
State’s note: “There is no documentation lock down drills are practiced at least four times a year.”
June 28, 2022
June 27, 2022High746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
State’s note: “A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 13m) did not state the correct number of children present. The caregiver stated there were 8 children but 9 children were present in the classroom,”
June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “The sink children use for hand washing and a toilet in the school age classroom needs repair. The sink is stopped up and is overflowing and 1 of 2 toilets are out of order.”
July 11, 2022
June 27, 2022Medium Low746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
State’s note: “The operation does not have a current employee list posted as required. Note: The Director created a current staff list and posted it during the inspection.”
At the inspection
January 13, 2022High746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver administered prohibited discipline to a child in care. As of completion of the investigation the employee was immediately terminated.”
January 20, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected West Kingsland KinderCare?

Texas HHSC's file lists 7 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on July 23, 2026. 5 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does West Kingsland KinderCare have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 20: 9 high-risk, 7 medium-high-risk, 3 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-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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