Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

The Kenworthy School

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 5, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
880 W 28TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008 1710
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 5, 2022
Operation number
1738521
Licensed capacity
280 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record19
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record9
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits6,211
Citations recorded35
Record coversMarch 31, 2022 – September 11, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High10
Medium High14
Medium10
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 11, 20261 citation recorded1 of 894 standards cited at this visit
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low
A child's file was missing the health statement during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 8, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 caregiver placed a sleeping child on top of a sleep sack in a crib.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 370 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
3 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 10, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming CaregiversRisk level: Medium High
Clear instructions were not provided to the incoming caregiver, resulting confusion in regard to the infant's feeding.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium
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.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 16, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver's use of a cell phone was a contributing factor to child's injury due to lack of supervision

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 19, 20242 citations recorded2 of 1,261 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 15, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have the parent signature on the incident report.

Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 30, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation failed to report an incident in which it was alleged that a caregiver threw and hit a child with a milk jug.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. 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 did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when yelling, cursing and throwing a milk container in the presence of children care.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 5, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
A child was left alone in the classroom for approximately one minute.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 29, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High
The caregiver did not use gloves when a child was bleeding from the chin, as she assisted the child on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 31, 20234 citations recorded4 of 659 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect HotlineRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office or abuse and neglect line.

Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsRisk level: Medium High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have information on the unitary surfacing.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - AnimalsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have in the operational policies on having animals in the building.

Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 26, 20233 citations recorded3 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
It was determined a caregiver on their personal phone while caring for children.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active PlayRisk level: High
A caregiver withheld pre-school children's play time when they had to stay in the classroom and trace, they name.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 8, 20232 citations recorded2 of 594 standards cited at this visit
746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
The operation had four epi pens and two liquid medications that have expired. Corrected: When the director removed the medication.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
In the pre-school classroom the top of the toilet was broken in another pre-school classroom one of the outlet covers was broken.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 465 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 18, 20224 citations recorded4 of 452 standards cited at this visit
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver in the infant classroom had 8 infant SAG 12-17 months old. Corrected: When a another caregiver came into the classroom, which made it 2 caregivers to 8 children.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One child is missing an emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 19, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 30, 20224 citations recorded4 of 276 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor ActivitiesRisk level: Medium High
When the class came in from outside the children did not wash their hands.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
It was observed in the infant and toddler classrooms that the changing table mat had tears in them.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4217 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground LevelRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have documentation allowing children on the second floor.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 31, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.