Copperfield KinderCare

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 28, 2006

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 18035 FOREST HEIGHTS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77095 4442
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 28, 2006
Operation number: 856418- 1386
Licensed capacity: 131 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	7
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,979
Citations recorded	24
Record covers	March 15, 2022 – September 4, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	12
Medium	3
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 19, 20264 citations recorded4 of 489 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

I observed a cup of coffee on the diaper changing table as the child was being changed.

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

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

I observed two playgrounds: One playground had a small hand shovel, a rope and cups and paper lying on the ground. The second play ground had was missing turf pieces, and wood was exposed causing an unsafe environment.

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

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Medium

One out of five staff files had education outside the United States, it was not translated and it did not show the equivalence in the U.S.

Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statementRisk level: Medium

Two out of nine children files did not have a health statement form health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 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 to CCR the number of employees who left in 2025 before January 15, 2026.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2026.

InspectionAugust 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 775 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionFebruary 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver exercised poor judgement by tossing an object that struck a child in the face.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 12, 20243 citations recorded3 of 434 standards cited at this visit

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

Two out of four filed did not have enough annual trainings.

Correction verified by the state on September 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The rocking chairs in the infant room rocking chair cushion was ripped and the cushion needs to be replaced.

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

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review during the inspection.

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

InspectionAugust 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 26, 20242 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

Based on the information provided, there?s sufficient evidence the caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver admitted to disciplining a child in care.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

Based on the information provided, there?s sufficient evidence the caregiver used prohibited discipline.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The Preschool room was a 2yr. old room and they were over by 4 children.

Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 17, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

Based on the information gathered, there's sufficient evidence to support there were brown stained ceiling tiles in the classrooms during the investigation.

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

InspectionSeptember 21, 20233 citations recorded3 of 824 standards cited at this visit

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

The 18-23mos. classroom had a strong offensive odor in the room that was coming from the ceiling.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

One of the fence wooden planks was broken. A piece of wood was missing from it.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

The 2yrs. old room, PreK room and school age room all had brown stained water marks on the ceiling tiles. Also, in the school age room, the exit sign was hanging by a wire and could fall. This places the children in an unsafe environment.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 8, 20234 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

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

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was no CPR training in the caregiver personnel file.

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

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

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver was not supervising the classroom appropriately that caused a child to be injured.

Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2023. 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

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was no First Aid training in the caregiver personnel file.

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

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver did not intervene resulting in a child getting hurt.

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

InspectionApril 6, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium High

The oepration did not have a current fire inspection for review during the walk through.

Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 7, 20221 citation recorded1 of 413 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High

The school age had a TV that was not anchored. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the TV in to a storage room. 10/07/2022

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

InspectionMay 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The 18mos.-24mos. class room was out of ratio. There was a total of 11 kids to one caregiver in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentMarch 15, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022. 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.