Kool Kids Academy
Licensed Center in Pasadena, Texas. License #1085126, issued January 13, 2011.
- Address
- 602 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
- Phone
- (713) 944-5665
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
- Website
- koolkidspasadena.com
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star 3-star of a possible 4
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In effect since January 20, 2026. From the state's provider report of September 6, 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 3,463 standards at Kool Kids Academy between October 18, 2021 and November 5, 2026 and recorded 26 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 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 2 | 225 | 0 |
| Personnel | 2 | 313 | 0 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 3 | 162 | 1 |
| Activities | 3 | 104 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 357 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 88 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 74 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Health practices | 2 | 226 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 2 | 154 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 2 | 150 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 3 | 288 | 0 |
| Pools | 4 | 102 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 203 | 0 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 0 |
The table adds up to 3,332 of those standards. The remaining 131, including 24 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.
What Kool Kids Academy says about itself
Kool Kids Academy is a licensed child care operation located in Pasadena Texas. Our objective is to provide a safe, loving atmosphere for your children as well as guiding them in becoming inquisitive and self-confident learners in a fun and caring environment. We understand how much you care for the health, safety, we…
Quoted from koolkidspasadena.com, read on October 25, 2026. These are the program's own words, not ours, and we neither check nor endorse them.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 41 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on November 5, 2026, and 26 citations.
- 11High
- 7Medium High
- 8Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 26. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium September 8, 2026 Reported corrected October 29, 2026, not yet verified
746.2207(a): Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children under the age of two years old are provided screen time in the closing classroom.
- Medium July 31, 2025 Correction verified August 25, 2025
746.2421(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One written feeding instruction was last updated June 9th, 2025.
- Medium High July 31, 2025 Correction verified August 25, 2025
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A five month old and a 25 month old were observed in the infant class napping.
- Medium February 25, 2025 Correction verified March 14, 2025
746.2405(3): Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
One crib was observed being used by three different children.
- Medium February 25, 2025 Correction verified March 14, 2025
746.401(2): Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operations most recent licensing investigation form was not posted.
- Medium February 25, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.4501(b): Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
An 18 month old was observed seated in a feeding chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.
- Medium February 24, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.2207(c)(4): Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Students were observed having screen time during snack. Note: This was corrected when the television was turned off.
- High February 20, 2025 Correction verified May 7, 2025
746.2417(2)(B): Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
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.
- Medium High February 7, 2025 Correction verified February 21, 2025
746.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One record did not contain the emergency contact address.
- High February 6, 2025 Correction verified March 3, 2025
746.605(7): Required Admission Information - Release Information
Two enrollment forms did not contain a completed release information section.
- Medium High February 6, 2025 Correction verified March 6, 2025
746.1316(a): Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
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.
- Medium February 6, 2025 Correction verified March 14, 2025
746.2417(1): Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Based on the evidence obtained, infants are not provided with daily outdoor play.
- High February 6, 2025 Correction verified March 14, 2025
746.5607(e): Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion
Based on the evidence obtained, students are not wearing the required seatbelts while the bus is in motion.
- Medium February 6, 2025 Correction verified February 21, 2025
746.611(b): Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One student record did not contain the required health statement. The student was enrolled 1/6/2025.
- High November 20, 2024 Correction verified December 2, 2024
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was observed in the infant classroom prior to receiving background check eligibility.
- Medium High August 7, 2024 Correction verified September 11, 2024
746.2202(3): Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Intervention or specialized services
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
- Medium High August 6, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.4751(c): Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The gate located on the playground was observed with holes causing hazard to children. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during inspection.
- High July 2, 2024 Correction verified September 11, 2024
746.2805: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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.
- Medium High May 5, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.2419(6): Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
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.
- High September 22, 2022 Corrected at inspection
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the investigation inspection a staff member was observed caring for 12 toddlers without a cleared background check.
- High May 24, 2022 Correction verified July 5, 2022
746.2805(4): Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
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.
- High February 7, 2022 Corrected at inspection
746.3407(12): Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
- Medium High February 7, 2022 Corrected at inspection
746.3503(a): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
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.
- High October 26, 2021 Correction verified November 24, 2021
746.1203(4): Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined that the caregivers failed to maintain supervision.
- High October 18, 2021 Correction verified November 11, 2021
746.5617(a)(4): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
It was found that three children transported did not have the emergency telephone numbers for their parents on file.
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