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Global Kiddos Academy
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: 5412 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77041
County: Harris County
Phone: (332) 238-5189
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 24 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1792322
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 20, 2025
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 18 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 2 assessments
- 61 citations from these visits (risk level: High 12, Medium High 29, Medium 19, Medium 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 February 26, 2024 to September 21, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 61 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 21, 2026 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: September 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two staff files do not have pre-service training.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children were on phones and tablets during naptime.
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2026 · Correction verified: September 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant class does not have a hand washing sink.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2026 · Correction verified: September 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's records do not have health statements.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: September 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Attendance records for the director are not maintained.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: September 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff files are missing proof of education, signed statement of orientation, and signature of operational/personnel policies.
June 3, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant area does not have a hand washing sink.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant area does not have a rocking chair.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The exit to the outside fence does not latch. This poses a risk to children's safety due to anyone being able to open the exit gate.
May 21, 2026 · Inspection · 17 citations
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands or the children hands with soap and water after diapering.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff was observed diapering and children did not wash their hands after diapering.
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor area/playground does not have two exits.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There are children's files that are missing physician information.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver does not have 24 hours of annual training.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There are children's admission forms without medical authorization.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 22, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers do not have current first aid training.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering children.
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation of the fire inspection report was not readily available for review.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has one sink in the infant classroom.
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is not a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area of the toddler area.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 22, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has concrete flooring with exposed screws, several holes and is not clean. The flooring poses fall/tripping hazards and safety risks to children and staff.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 22, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers do not have current CPR training.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fence that encloses the playground area is damaged, exposing sharp materials to children.
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom does not have proper storage for the children's belongings.
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The hand washing sink in the infant classroom was not working.
May 6, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed asleep in a crib without a sheet.
April 23, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed cribs that had unfitted sheets on the mattresses.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed a knife accessible to children during the walk through of the operation.
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed bottles in cribs with children and children sleeping with training cups.
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observe blankets in the cribs with children.
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed a animal lanyard attached to a pacifier.
April 14, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2026 · Correction verified: May 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not designated a qualifying director.
April 13, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is sufficient evidence to support that the permit holder submitted a false document of pest services.
April 10, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is sufficient evidence to support children were served ramen noodles.
March 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 26, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2026 · Correction verified: March 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Insects were observed crawling on the wall of the girls restroom. There were also kitchen utensils stored on the sink of the girls restroom.
January 20, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2026 · Correction verified: February 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased working in 2025.
October 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 24, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 8, 2025 · Correction verified: October 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard will remain pending. Final notification will be sent at a later date.
August 18, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2025 · Correction verified: August 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The permit holder submitted a caregiver's annual hours and there were 18 of the 24 hours completed.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2025 · Correction verified: August 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child did not have an address on file for the medical facility they are to be transported during an emergency.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2025 · Correction verified: August 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not have a completed personnel file.
February 6, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 12, 2025 · Correction verified: February 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom does not have storage, such as cubicles or shelves, for the children's belongings. The children's bags are placed on a table.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 3 ant beds in the outside/playground area. The director treated the ant beds with insect spray.
December 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 6, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 27, 2024 · Correction verified: November 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired first aid certification.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2024 · Correction verified: November 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file does not have a copy of immunization records.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 27, 2024 · Correction verified: November 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired CPR certification.
August 28, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 3, 2024 · Correction verified: August 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a smoke detection system.
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 3, 2024 · Correction verified: August 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
August 9, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 16, 2024 · Correction verified: August 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a smoke detection system.
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 16, 2024 · Correction verified: August 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2024 · Correction verified: August 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not checked the fire extinguishers monthly per the minimum standards.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2024 · Correction verified: August 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director of the operation was counted in the child/caregiver ratio in the school age classroom.
June 11, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An 8 year old in care was watching videos on a cell phone.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is one caregiver counted in ratio with a pending background check.
May 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 10, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's admission forms did not have a health statement from a health care professional.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2024 · Correction verified: May 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director was not ensuring that the operation was compliant with minimum standards when the director was working in the role as caregiver and not overseeing director responsibilities.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's admission forms did not have the Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I reviewed 4 children's files, none of the files had immunization records to review.
February 26, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is a hole on the playground of the child care center that renders a tripping and/or falling hazard for children. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by filling the hole.
746.4403(b) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area - Plan if Licensed Prior to Sept.1, 2003
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler classroom does not have a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by placing a portable sink by the diaper changing station.
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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.