Kids Town Academy
Licensed Center in Houston, Texas. License #532477, issued January 30, 1998.
- Address
- 12222 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77099
- Phone
- (281) 495-5008
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
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Openings
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In effect since October 28, 2026. From the state's provider report of October 28, 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 2,991 standards at Kids Town Academy between September 26, 2022 and July 24, 2026 and recorded 29 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 | 2 | 242 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 2 | 225 | 4 |
| Personnel | 2 | 313 | 1 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 2 | 108 | 1 |
| Activities | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Infants | 2 | 180 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Health practices | 3 | 338 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 222 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 2 | 149 | 1 |
| Outdoor safety | 2 | 192 | 0 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 203 | 2 |
| Transportation | 2 | 83 | 0 |
The table adds up to 2,949 of those standards. The remaining 42, including 17 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 20 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on July 24, 2026, and 29 citations.
- 8High
- 13Medium High
- 8Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 29. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High July 24, 2026 Correction verified August 17, 2026
746.5307(b): Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Four of the operations fire extinguishers are in need of servicing.
- Medium High July 24, 2026 Correction verified July 31, 2026
746.3401(a): Annual Sanitation Inspection
The last sanitation inspection was completed 4/30/2025.
- Medium High July 24, 2026 Correction verified August 17, 2026
746.5307(a): Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Operations Form 7263 was reviewed for the year 2026 and shows there have been no monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
- Medium High April 6, 2026 Correction verified April 7, 2026
746.5103: Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was not available for review during this inspection.
- Medium High April 6, 2026 Correction verified April 7, 2026
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The faucet handle in the toddler restroom is broken.
- High February 16, 2026 Correction verified April 6, 2026
746.2805(3): Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the director of the operation grabbed a child in care.
- Medium July 30, 2025 Correction verified August 5, 2025
746.2421(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for one infant not yet on table food was last updated 06/24/2025.
- Medium High July 30, 2025 Correction verified August 11, 2025
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
- Medium July 30, 2025 Correction verified August 11, 2025
746.603(a): Children's Records Maintained
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 for four children. Three children need emergency contact information.
- Medium July 30, 2025 Correction verified August 5, 2025
746.4503(b): Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
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.
- High July 30, 2025 Correction verified August 11, 2025
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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 ages 5-10 years old were present. The children were counted and it showed 27 children were present.
- Medium November 2, 2023 Correction verified November 3, 2023
746.603(a): Children's Records Maintained
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.
- High November 2, 2023 Correction verified November 3, 2023
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
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 standards online -Safe Sleep for Infants. -Immunization requirements. -Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect. -The parent handbook indicates two hours of screen time is allowed, however per minimum standards, one hour of screen time is allowed. -Discipline and Guidance -Abuse and Neglect -Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Activities -Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
- Medium September 19, 2023 Correction verified October 12, 2023
746.801(12): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review during this inspection.
- Medium September 19, 2023 Correction verified November 2, 2023
746.603(a): Children's Records Maintained
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. An admission form for one child enrolled was not available for review.
- High September 19, 2023 Correction verified November 2, 2023
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
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 standards online -Safe Sleep for Infants. -Hearing and Vision screenings. -Immunization requirements. -Vaccine Preventable Disease for Employees -Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect. -The parent handbook indicates two hours of screen time is allowed, however per minimum standards, one hour of screen time is allowed.
- Medium September 19, 2023 Correction verified October 13, 2023
746.901: Required Personnel Records
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 identification.
- Medium High September 19, 2023 Correction verified September 25, 2023
746.3701: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The fence around the outdoor playground is in need of repair.
- Medium High July 13, 2023 Correction verified July 20, 2023
746.631(a): Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out logs were reviewed during today's inspection. Ten of eleven children were signed in the after school classroom.
- High July 13, 2023 Correction verified July 20, 2023
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
- Medium High June 13, 2023 Correction verified July 13, 2023
746.631(a): Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
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.
- Medium June 13, 2023 Correction verified July 13, 2023
746.4501(b): Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A ten month old was observed seated in a high chair. The safety straps were not fastened.
- High May 4, 2023 Correction verified May 19, 2023
746.201(11): AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
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.
- High May 4, 2023 Correction verified May 19, 2023
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed lifting children under two years old by one arm during this inspection.
- High April 19, 2023 Correction verified May 4, 2023
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3 months-18 months was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated six children were present, however nine were counted in the area. A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3-5 years old. The children were counted and the caregiver was informed sixteen were present.
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