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Childcare center · Katy, TX
Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC
A licensed child care center in Katy, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 5131 S FRY RD STE 100, Katy, TX 77450
County: Fort Bend County
Phone: (832) 557-4111
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 141 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1814864
Permit: Full Permit, issued November 4, 2025
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 7 inspections
- 1 assessment
- 20 citations from these visits (risk level: High 8, Medium High 7, Medium 5)
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 May 1, 2025 to June 8, 2026, newest first: 8 visits and 20 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.
June 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 29, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
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: May 29, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
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 29, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 29, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
October 24, 2025 · Assessment · 3 citations
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
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: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
October 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2025 · Inspection · 13 citations
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: October 2, 2025 · Correction verified: October 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A fire drill has not been conducted.
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
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: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2025 · Correction verified: October 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
August 14, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2025 · Correction verified: August 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.
June 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2025 · Inspection · 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.