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Kool Kids Krayola 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: 11338 TOWER OAKS BLVD, Houston, TX 77065
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 469-4282
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 147 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1787932
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 31, 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
- 21 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 23 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 14, Medium 3, 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 October 3, 2023 to October 22, 2026, newest first: 33 visits and 27 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.
October 22, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not submitted proof of the updated transportation training.
October 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 21, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children did not have physician or health care facility information on the admission form.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
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: October 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The direcor's file does not have current first aid/cpr.
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies do not include a policy for breastfeeding mothers.
September 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 4, 2026 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2026 · Correction verified: October 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information received from a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use appropriate methods of discipline such as redirecting the child's behavior.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2026 · Correction verified: October 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information received from a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver yelled at children.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2026 · Correction verified: October 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information received from a DFPS investigation, the caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child by the arms and pulling them across the floor.
September 4, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 19, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 29, 2026 · Correction verified: October 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers have expired transportation training.
January 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child strapped to a diaper changing table and was not within arm's length of the child.
July 31, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: August 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The second director was present, but Licensing was not notified or sent the director's qualifications.
January 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 24, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 24, 2025 · Correction verified: January 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for a total of 12 children, 10 children with a SAG of 2 years and 2 infants ages 8 months and 14 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the director placed a 2nd caregiver in the classroom
December 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 9, 2024 · Investigation · 3 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: June 7, 2024 · Correction verified: June 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the DFPS investigation though the caregiver knew the children she was responsible for the caregiver failed to follow policy and conduct name to face to account for all the children they were responsible for. The director lacked competency when they false information to CCR as well as DFPS on multiple occasions during the investigation.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2024 · Correction verified: June 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation; there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found to be left alone on the playground unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes.
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2024 · Correction verified: June 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.
May 9, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2024 · Correction verified: May 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.
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: May 9, 2024 · Correction verified: May 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.
April 17, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
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: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: May 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.
January 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 9, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
December 4, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Druring the inspection one gate leading out the playground was blocked by a ceramic planter and the other fence was found to be locked with a padlock from the outside with no key accessible.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 18, 2023 · Correction verified: December 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 18, 2023 · Correction verified: December 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 18, 2023 · Correction verified: December 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed exposed nails along the fence on the playground, I observed 3 fence boards on the ground, 2 active ant piles.
November 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 2, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
November 1, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 6, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 17 and 18 months alone in a classroom while the caregiver was gathering and walking the other 3 other infants from the outdoor area.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years, This was corrected when 1 child went home for the day.
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: December 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
October 4, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have the proper training to care for children under 24 months when hired.
October 3, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
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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.