Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Kinderworld Academy
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 29, 2020
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 9241 S GESSNER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77074 3807
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- June 29, 2020
- Operation number
- 1696834
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 9 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 0 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,233 |
| Citations recorded | 19 |
| Record covers | January 24, 2022 – February 2, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 5 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionFebruary 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 810 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 465 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 795 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 3, 20233 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High
The sign in and out log did not reflect all of the children that were in care during the inspection. Note: It was corrected during the inspection when the provider signed all of the children in.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
During the inspection infants were observed watching television.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
The operation had a 4 month old combined with children who were 4 years old during the inspection. Note: Discussed not combining this age group due to their difference ability.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2023.
InspectionFebruary 22, 20233 citations recorded3 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
During the follow up inspection 8 children were left unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom while a caregiver left to take another child to the infant classroom.
Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A caregiver was observed grabbing an infant up by the arm while she was holding another child in her other arm during the follow up inspection. Note: Discussed with the caregiver and the director the risk of picking infants up by the arm. Infants and toddlers should be picked up from underneath the arm as their muscles are very fragile.
Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the follow up inspection 6 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1, the operation was over in ratio by 2 children. Note: The provider added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 8, 202311 citations recorded11 of 457 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
The infant feeding instructions for one child in care had not been updated and signed since November 2022.
Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
A 3 month old was observed in a crib with a boppy pillow. A 7 month old was observed in a crib with a bottle. Note: The provider removed these items from the crib during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
A grey bottle in the infant room was not labeled with the childs first name and last initial.
Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2023.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
5 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room during the inspection. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The provided added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2023.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The following information was missing from the operational policies: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2023.
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
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated was missing current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired in December 2022.
Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High
Documentation of authorization for emergency medical treatment and emergency contact information was not available for all of the children being transported in both of the daycare vans. Note: This was corrected during the inpection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
9 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the following training topics: Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2023.
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a 15 month old infant was observed in the same classroom with 3 and 4 year olds. Note: It was discussed that infants cannot be combined with this age group and the provider moved the infants to the infant classroom.
Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2023.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection, dead insects were observed in the cabinets of the boys restroom. Urine stains were observed at the bottom of the toilet in the toddler restroom.
Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2023.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Documentation of current training in transportation safety for 2 caregivers was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023.
InspectionJune 17, 20222 citations recorded2 of 621 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Four out of ten children were missing current immunization records in their file.
Correction verified by the state on June 21, 2022.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
The first aid kit located in the operation was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the operation's van was missing tape and scissors. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 24, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 68 standards cited at this visit
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