Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Kool Kids Krayola Academy
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 31, 2025
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 11338 TOWER OAKS BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77065 3008
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- January 31, 2025
- Operation number
- 1787932
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 22 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 10 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,523 |
| Citations recorded | 26 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | October 3, 2023 – October 22, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 15 |
| Medium | 3 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
AssessmentOctober 22, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 21, 20264 citations recorded4 of 418 standards cited at this visit
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
The direcor's file does not have current first aid/cpr.
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding ProvisionsRisk level: Low
The operational policies do not include a policy for breastfeeding mothers.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium
Two children did not have physician or health care facility information on the admission form.
The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 4, 20263 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Based on the information received from a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver yelled at children.
Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportSeptember 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 19, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Two caregivers have expired transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 617 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 2, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of ChildRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 31, 20251 citation recorded1 of 663 standards cited at this visit
746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High
The second director was present, but Licensing was not notified or sent the director's qualifications.
Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2025.
InspectionJanuary 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 247 standards cited at this visit
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenRisk level: Medium
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
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 698 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 336 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 9, 20242 citations recorded2 of 399 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2024.
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
At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMay 9, 20243 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to reportRisk level: Medium High
Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.
Correction verified by the state on June 25, 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
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 17, 20241 citation recorded1 of 456 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 400 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 4, 20235 citations recorded5 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.
Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023.
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates LockedRisk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
InspectionNovember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 6, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.
The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not LicensedRisk level: High
During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedRisk level: High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportOctober 4, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 MonthsRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023.
ReportOctober 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
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