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The Kenworthy School
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 880 W 28TH ST, Houston, TX 77008
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 999-8028
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 280 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1738521
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 5, 2022
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1738521 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 12 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 5, Medium 4, Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from March 31, 2022 to September 11, 2026, newest first: 28 visits and 35 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 11, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child's file was missing the health statement during inspection.
August 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 5, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
July 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 8, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2026 · Correction verified: July 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver placed a child on top of a sleep sack inside the crib and also gave another child a latex glove during diapering procedures.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2026 · Correction verified: July 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver placed a sleeping child on top of a sleep sack in a crib.
September 18, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
July 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 10, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2025 · Correction verified: September 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Clear instructions were not provided to the incoming caregiver, resulting confusion in regard to the infant's feeding.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2025 · Correction verified: September 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not provide the parents a copy of the incident report where a non-routine situation happen that could have placed their child at risk.
May 16, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2025 · Correction verified: August 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver's use of a cell phone was a contributing factor to child's injury due to lack of supervision
September 19, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 1, 2024 · Correction verified: October 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 1, 2024 · Correction verified: October 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.
May 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 16, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 children in the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: The caregiver left for the day.
April 15, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not notify licensing with in 48 hours of finding out the child received medical treatment on April 12, 2024, the operation did not report until April 16, 2024.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2024 · Correction verified: May 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the parent signature on the incident report.
March 30, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to report an incident in which it was alleged that a caregiver threw and hit a child with a milk jug.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when yelling, cursing and throwing a milk container in the presence of children care.
March 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 5, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2024 · Correction verified: March 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was left alone in the classroom for approximately one minute.
February 29, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 29, 2024 · Correction verified: April 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver did not use gloves when a child was bleeding from the chin, as she assisted the child on the playground.
February 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 31, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the Pre K 3B classroom exits were blocked with children's mats. Corrected: When the caregiver moved the children from in front of the exits.
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have information on the unitary surfacing.
746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have in the operational policies on having animals in the building.
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office or abuse and neglect line.
October 26, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined a caregiver on their personal phone while caring for children.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not make a good decision when taken pictures of children and placed them on social media and they were derogative messages on the post.
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver withheld pre-school children's play time when they had to stay in the classroom and trace, they name.
March 8, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had four epi pens and two liquid medications that have expired. Corrected: When the director removed the medication.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2023 · Correction verified: March 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the pre-school classroom the top of the toilet was broken in another pre-school classroom one of the outlet covers was broken.
September 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 18, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed supervising the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: When another caregiver went into the classroom with her.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at the operation, the last inspection form that was posted was 3/31/2022. Corrected: When the operation posted the most recent inspection form from 7/19/2022.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child is missing an emergency contact information.
July 19, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregivers in the two year old class had a pending background check and there was a caregiver in another two year old class without a background check ran.
June 30, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2022 · Correction verified: July 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
When the class came in from outside the children did not wash their hands.
746.4217 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2022 · Correction verified: July 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have documentation allowing children on the second floor.
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2022 · Correction verified: July 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 6, 2022 · Correction verified: July 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed in the infant and toddler classrooms that the changing table mat had tears in them.
March 31, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough I observed 13 toddlers between 18 - 23 months not strapped into the chairs. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped all the children in.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.