Global Kiddos Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 20, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5412 GESSNER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77041 7410
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 20, 2025
Operation number: 1792322
Licensed capacity: 24 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	18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	7,761
Citations recorded	61
Record covers	February 26, 2024 – September 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	12
Medium High	29
Medium	19
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 21, 20266 citations recorded6 of 680 standards cited at this visit

746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing SinkRisk level: Medium High

The infant class does not have a hand washing sink.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

Three children were on phones and tablets during naptime.

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

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium

Attendance records for the director are not maintained.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

Two children's records do not have health statements.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental StagesRisk level: Medium

Two staff files do not have pre-service training.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Staff files are missing proof of education, signed statement of orientation, and signature of operational/personnel policies.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 3, 20264 citations recorded4 of 18 standards cited at this visit

746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized ChairRisk level: Medium High

The infant area does not have a rocking chair.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.

746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing SinkRisk level: Medium High

The infant area does not have a hand washing sink.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The exit to the outside fence does not latch. This poses a risk to children's safety due to anyone being able to open the exit gate.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 21, 202617 citations recorded17 of 1,263 standards cited at this visit

746.3419 - Handwashing ProceduresRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was observed not washing their hands or the children hands with soap and water after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

Staff was observed diapering and children did not wash their hands after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

There are children's admission forms without medical authorization.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High

There is not a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area of the toddler area.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026.

746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits RequiredRisk level: Medium

The outdoor area/playground does not have two exits.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

There are children's files that are missing physician information.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026.

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High

The operation has one sink in the infant classroom.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4505 - Storage for Individual BelongingsRisk level: Medium

The infant classroom does not have proper storage for the children's belongings.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers do not have current CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026.

746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing SinkRisk level: Medium High

The hand washing sink in the infant classroom was not working.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

One caregiver does not have 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Two caregivers do not have current first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

The fence that encloses the playground area is damaged, exposing sharp materials to children.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Documentation of the fire inspection report was not readily available for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The operation has concrete flooring with exposed screws, several holes and is not clean. The flooring poses fall/tripping hazards and safety risks to children and staff.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High

The toddler caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering children.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026.

InspectionMay 6, 20261 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

An infant was observed asleep in a crib without a sheet.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 23, 20265 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

I observed cribs that had unfitted sheets on the mattresses.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High

I observed bottles in cribs with children and children sleeping with training cups.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High

I observe blankets in the cribs with children.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

I observed a animal lanyard attached to a pacifier.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

I observed a knife accessible to children during the walk through of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentApril 14, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not designated a qualifying director.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 13, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High

There is sufficient evidence to support that the permit holder submitted a false document of pest services.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 10, 20261 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsRisk level: Medium High

There is sufficient evidence to support children were served ramen noodles.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 26, 20261 citation recorded1 of 558 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Insects were observed crawling on the wall of the girls restroom. There were also kitchen utensils stored on the sink of the girls restroom.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased working in 2025.

Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

This standard will remain pending. Final notification will be sent at a later date.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 18, 20253 citations recorded3 of 720 standards cited at this visit

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

A caregiver did not have a completed personnel file.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

One child did not have an address on file for the medical facility they are to be transported during an emergency.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The permit holder submitted a caregiver's annual hours and there were 18 of the 24 hours completed.

Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 6, 20252 citations recorded2 of 526 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

There were 3 ant beds in the outside/playground area. The director treated the ant beds with insect spray.

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

746.4505 - Storage for Individual BelongingsRisk level: Medium

The infant classroom does not have storage, such as cubicles or shelves, for the children's belongings. The children's bags are placed on a table.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025.

InspectionDecember 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 177 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 6, 20243 citations recorded3 of 1,275 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired first aid certification.

Correction verified by the state on November 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired CPR certification.

Correction verified by the state on November 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One child's file does not have a copy of immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on November 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 28, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemRisk level: High

The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection SystemRisk level: High

The operation does not have a smoke detection system.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 9, 20244 citations recorded4 of 323 standards cited at this visit

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

The director of the operation was counted in the child/caregiver ratio in the school age classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemRisk level: High

The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not checked the fire extinguishers monthly per the minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection SystemRisk level: High

The operation does not have a smoke detection system.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 11, 20242 citations recorded2 of 453 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

There is one caregiver counted in ratio with a pending background check.

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

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

An 8 year old in care was watching videos on a cell phone.

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

InspectionMay 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 10, 20244 citations recorded4 of 481 standards cited at this visit

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

I reviewed 4 children's files, none of the files had immunization records to review.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

The director was not ensuring that the operation was compliant with minimum standards when the director was working in the role as caregiver and not overseeing director responsibilities.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

Two children's admission forms did not have the Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

Two children's admission forms did not have a health statement from a health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 26, 20242 citations recorded2 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.4403(b) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area - Plan if Licensed Prior to Sept.1, 2003Risk level: Medium

The toddler classroom does not have a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by placing a portable sink by the diaper changing station.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

There is a hole on the playground of the child care center that renders a tripping and/or falling hazard for children. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by filling the hole.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.