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The Kipling School, Inc.

Child care center · 620 SHEPHERD DR, Houston, TX 77007-5351 · License 1499069

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 208. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (128)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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, 2022, as required.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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, 2022, as required.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
Yes
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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, 2022, as required.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
Yes
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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, 2022, as required.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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, 2022, as required.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
Yes
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
Yes
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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, 2022, as required.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
4 746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
Yes
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (40)

40 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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