Best Kids Academy

Licensed Center in KATY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 21, 2010

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 21915 ROYAL MONTREAL DR, KATY, TX 77450 5141
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 21, 2010
Operation number: 1150846
Licensed capacity: 216 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,084
Citations recorded	34
Record covers	March 3, 2022 – March 12, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	14
Medium	7
Medium Low	2
Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMarch 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 9, 20255 citations recorded5 of 592 standards cited at this visit

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

A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.

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

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

2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2025.

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

1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 16, 20259 citations recorded9 of 498 standards cited at this visit

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2025.

746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' InformationRisk level: Medium High

1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.

Correction verified by the state on January 29, 2025.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on January 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

1 out of 10 children's files evalauted did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physican or the emergency care facility.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High

Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.

Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.

Correction verified by the state on January 29, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 3, 20255 citations recorded5 of 194 standards cited at this visit

746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in ChargeRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2025. 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

A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All RecordsRisk level: Medium

During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2025.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

A caregiver did not know the number of children in care during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was a total of 14 children observed on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not know the age of the oldest child in care and did not have information to show the ages of the children.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 13, 20247 citations recorded7 of 586 standards cited at this visit

746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium

1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024.

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

1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2024.

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release InformationRisk level: High

1 out of 4 children's files evaulated did not contain names and telephone numbers of other person's in which the child can be released too.

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

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2024.

746.901(7) - Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checksRisk level: High

3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2024.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 3, 20235 citations recorded5 of 674 standards cited at this visit

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

A person was observed in a classroom with 8 children, ages 1yr. to 2yr. providing direct care. The person does not have an initial background check submission on file. Note: The person in charge asked the person leave the operation during the inspection.

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

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.

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

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

A caregiver responsible for a group of 8 children ages 3y to 4y did not know state the correct number children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 9 children currently present. A caregiver responsible for a group of 11 children ages 4y to 5y did not know state the correct number of children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 12 children currently present.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

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

InspectionMarch 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 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.

InspectionMarch 3, 20222 citations recorded2 of 532 standards cited at this visit

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.

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

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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