Kids R Us Academy
Licensed Center in Houston, Texas. License #1342386, issued February 2, 2012.
- Address
- 9385 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77063
- Phone
- (713) 784-2379
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-08:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Child care subsidies
- 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, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips.
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Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star, suspended
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In effect since August 26, 2026. From the state's provider report of October 20, 2026.
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 22 areas it checked 3,313 standards at Kids R Us Academy between March 23, 2022 and August 14, 2026 and recorded 73 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 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 363 | 4 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 327 | 6 |
| Personnel | 3 | 437 | 1 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 3 | 162 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 104 | 0 |
| Infants | 3 | 267 | 5 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Naptime | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Get well care | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 2 | 90 | 0 |
| Health practices | 2 | 226 | 2 |
| Safety practices | 2 | 154 | 1 |
| Physical facilities | 2 | 150 | 1 |
| Outdoor safety | 2 | 192 | 2 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 203 | 5 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 0 |
The table adds up to 3,232 of those standards. The remaining 81, including 46 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 24 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on August 14, 2026, and 73 citations.
- 24High
- 23Medium High
- 25Medium
- 1Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 73. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High July 31, 2026 Corrected at inspection
746.3701(9): Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a mop bucket full of water in the kitchen area accessible to children.
- High July 31, 2026 Correction verified August 14, 2026
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
A child under 5 was observed going to the bathroom outside of their classroom, down the hall, unescorted, unattended, and without supervision.
- Medium July 21, 2026 Correction verified July 31, 2026
746.2203(b): Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Children were observed not following any sort of planned activities.
- High July 21, 2026 Correction verified July 31, 2026
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver could not give the correct number of children she was caring for in the classroom, insteade gave the number of children in total care.
- High July 21, 2026 Correction verified July 31, 2026
746.1205(a)(5): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Three children under 5 years old on three different occasions went to the restrooms by themselves without direct caregiver supervision.
- Medium High July 21, 2026 Correction verified July 31, 2026
746.3407(8): Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was an uncovered trashcan and up to 5 large flies were observed during inspection, The flies were in the general classroom areas.
- Medium High July 21, 2026 Correction verified July 31, 2026
746.1203(6): Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Nine children with one caregiver were out of control; screaming, running, jumping, arguing, and trying to leaving classroom.
- High July 21, 2026 Correction verified July 31, 2026
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
Caregiver was in the kitchen cooking lunch for up to an hour while not having direct supervision for 3 children in her care.
- Medium March 18, 2026 Correction verified April 24, 2026
746.4003(b): First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
First aide materials were dirty and expired, crumbling out of packaging.
- Medium High March 18, 2026 Correction verified April 1, 2026
746.5202(1): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not address the following: how the operation will : How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
- Medium High March 18, 2026 Correction verified April 1, 2026
746.605(15): Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Two children have diagnosed allergies but there is not a Food emergency form on file signed by a medical professional.
- Medium March 18, 2026 Correction verified April 1, 2026
746.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
Three students were missing emergency contact addresses.
- High March 18, 2026 Correction verified April 1, 2026
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
Operational policies handbook was missing the following: Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) Instructions on how a parent may access the Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and HHSC website. Your emergency preparedness plan You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code.
- Medium March 18, 2026 Correction verified April 1, 2026
746.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
Two students were missing health statements from medical professionals.
- High October 2, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver gave incorrect head count of 9 children, there were 10 children in care.
- Medium October 2, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.1701: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
The operation was observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for 10 children 4 of wich were under 17 months old.
- Medium September 8, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.2409(a)(10): Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs were not labeled with infants name.
- Medium September 8, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.4751(b): Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Monthly maintenance grounds checklist was not available/current.
- Medium High September 8, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.3401(a): Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was not current.
- Medium High September 8, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.613(b): Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two children were missing copies of their current immunization records.
- Medium High September 8, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.3407(9): Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Sand box enclosure has rotting boards. and the walkway ramp from indoor is rocking and insecure.
- Medium November 6, 2024 Correction verified November 13, 2024
746.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
The special needs information was still missing for 1 child's file.
- Medium September 30, 2024 Correction verified November 6, 2024
746.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
As of today September 30th, 2024 the operation has not submitted the following missing information for 4 children's files: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person
- Medium Low September 9, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.401(9): Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A current list of employees was not posted during the inspection. Note: The provider printed and posted the employee list during the inspection.
- Medium September 9, 2024 Correction verified September 30, 2024
746.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
6 children's files were evaluated and were missing the following information: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person
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