Karen's Kritters
Licensed Child-Care Home in Hockley, Texas. License #1608260, issued July 21, 2016.
- Address
- 17807 Holy See St, Hockley, TX 77447
- Phone
- (713) 822-3629
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Not accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
No Texas Rising Star rating
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This says nothing about the quality of this program. What the state has assessed about it is the inspection record below.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 21 areas it checked 3,177 standards at Karen's Kritters between November 15, 2021 and February 9, 2026 and recorded 22 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 283 | 2 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 277 | 0 |
| Personnel | 4 | 508 | 4 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 3 | 93 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 95 | 0 |
| Infants | 3 | 226 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 3 | 131 | 0 |
| Health practices | 3 | 328 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 213 | 2 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 125 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 3 | 207 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 156 | 1 |
| Transportation | 3 | 98 | 0 |
The table adds up to 3,153 of those standards. The remaining 24, including 11 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 9 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on February 9, 2026, and 22 citations.
- 5High
- 9Medium High
- 8Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 22. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium February 9, 2026 Correction verified February 27, 2026
747.1309(a): Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The caregiver was missing 16 of the required 30 annual training hours.
- Medium High February 9, 2026 Correction verified March 2, 2026
747.1313(a): Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Pediatric first aid training expired for the caregiver on 12/29/25.
- Medium High February 9, 2026 Correction verified March 2, 2026
747.1313(b): Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Pediatric CPR training expired for primary caregiver on 12/29/25.
- Medium February 9, 2026 Correction verified February 20, 2026
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
Three out of four children did not have the required admission information on file during the inspection.
- Medium February 9, 2026 Correction verified March 18, 2026
747.611(b): Health Statement on File
Four out of four children did not have the required physicians health statement available fore review during the inspection.
- High February 9, 2026 Correction verified March 2, 2026
747.4403(2): Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
2 prohibited structures were observed in the playground accessible to children.
- Medium July 18, 2022 Correction verified July 31, 2022
747.1309(a): Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
The Primary Caregiver was lacking 22 of the required 30 annual training hours. The caregiver had 8 out of 30 training hours.
- Medium High July 18, 2022 Correction verified July 26, 2022
747.5005(1): Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have for review documented fire drills.
- High January 24, 2022 Corrected at inspection
745.8641: Requirements during evaluation or probation
Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. One of 2 children records reviewed today was still missing the emergency contact address. The state form reflected the record had been reviewed and was compliant. This was corrected at inspection when the emergency contact address was obtained.
- Medium High January 24, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The emergency contact address for a child enrolled was not listed on the admission form. This was corrected at inspection when the director called the emergency contact and obtained the address.
- Medium High January 24, 2022 Correction verified February 2, 2022
747.2311(2)(B): Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
A play yard used for an infant in care did not have a snug fitting sheet at the time of inspection.
- Medium High January 24, 2022 Correction verified February 2, 2022
747.5005(3): Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
No lock down drills were conducted during the 2021 calendar year.
- Medium January 24, 2022 Correction verified January 25, 2022
747.3703(b): Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A statement of good health was not available at the time of inspection for 2 dogs in the home.
- Medium January 24, 2022 Correction verified February 2, 2022
747.3935(b): Children's Products- Annual Certification
The most recent Children Product Safety Certification was dated 1/6/2020.
- High December 16, 2021 Correction verified January 24, 2022
745.8641: Requirements during evaluation or probation
Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. One of 2 children records reviewed today was missing the emergency contact address. The state form reflected the record had been reviewed and was compliant. A plan was put in place to ensure records were compliant.
- High December 16, 2021 Corrected at inspection
747.3607(1): Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Medication bottles were located on the dining table which was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was moved to an area inaccessible to children.
- Medium High December 16, 2021 Correction verified January 24, 2022
747.2311(2)(B): Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
A play yard used for an infant in care did not have a snug fitting sheet at the time of inspection.
- Medium High December 16, 2021 Correction verified January 24, 2022
747.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The emergency contact address for a child enrolled was not listed on the admission form.
- Medium High December 16, 2021 Corrected at inspection
747.3801(5): First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children
The first aid kit was stored below the diaper changing table which in a location accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the first aid kit was moved to an area inaccessible to children.
- High November 15, 2021 Correction verified November 30, 2021
745.8641: Requirements during evaluation or probation
Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. The daily maintenance checklist form was last updated on 10/29/21. The daily infant nap form was last updated on 10/29/21. The remainder of the conditions were met.
- Medium November 15, 2021 Correction verified November 23, 2021
747.501(8): Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activity including: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
- Medium November 15, 2021 Correction verified November 22, 2021
747.501(7): Written Operational Policies - Animals
The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include information regarding animals at the home.
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About this record
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