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Kindercity

Child care center · 3750 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77063-5132 · License 878297

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Poor

Capacity 81. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (368)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregiver in the infant room was not able to respond to qestions about the age range of children in care.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident report for a child who was injured was not shared with the parent.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with direct access to children. The operation has not received an elgiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver was allowed to be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection and another qualified caregiver was moved nto the infant room.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to the children. The caregivers background check is inactive and the operation has not received an eliglibty notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
1 746.1317(a)(6)(C) - Training Criteria - Training for employees of child care center only
The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was observed not properly working during the inspection.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the follow up inspection another child was observed sitting in a high chair. It was stated by a caregiver that the child was in the high chair because they were running around and taking a long time to eat.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver in charge of a group of children did not intervene when the children were utilizing a stack of sleeping equipment as a form of an activity. The caregiver did not intervene when the children fell from the jumping off the stack of sleeping equipment, subsequently obtaining an injury. The caregiver did not intervene appropriately when the children fell off the stack of sleeping equipment. The children walked towards the caregiver.
4 746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Caregiver was observed not washing toddler hands after changing diaper. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed washing the child's hands.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Child was found sound asleep in a restrictive device.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver dropped off a child late at their school and did not follow the school's safety protocols to escort the child inside the building when there are no school staff in the front of the school to greet and open doors for the students.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A child in care did not have a complete file available for review.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver with conditions on background was observed caring for a group of children alone in the classroom. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver arrived to work in the classroom with the caregiver.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The playground was observed having hazards( trash) throughout the playground accessible to children as they play. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removiing the trash from the playground.
Yes
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
An employee no longer associated with the operation had not been inactivated within the required time frame.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete.
3 746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics
Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Sippy cups iin the toddler room were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the sippy cups.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 employee's file was not available for review upon request.
1 746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a staff person from the operation did not sign the incident report for a child that was injured while in care.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a high chair while playing on a tablet. When a caregiver was asked why the child was in the highchair it was stated because the child was special needs and would not stop running around. Note: It was discussed that no child can be confined to any type of restrictive device as a for of discipline.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
The daycare driver's driver's license has expired. The provider did not have documentation showing a current driver's license was on file during the inspection.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed during snap time using a tablet. Note: This was discussed with the provider during the inspecdtion that screen time cannot be used during meals, snacks or naptime. It was suggested that tablets only be used during planned activities.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Children were observed climbing on top of chairs and running around the classroom during the inspection. A child also walked out of the classroom and the caregiver closed the classroom door. When opening the classroom door the child was observed walking back from to the classroom with no supervision.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Infant room was not properly lit upon entering.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver with conditions on background was observed caring for a group of children alone in the classroom. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver arrived to work in the classroom with the caregiver.
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregiver in the infant room was not able to respond to qestions about the age range of children in care.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident report for a child who was injured was not shared with the parent.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
1 746.1317(a)(6)(C) - Training Criteria - Training for employees of child care center only
The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
4 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Children were observed climbing on top of chairs and running around the classroom during the inspection. A child also walked out of the classroom and the caregiver closed the classroom door. When opening the classroom door the child was observed walking back from to the classroom with no supervision.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was observed not properly working during the inspection.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver dropped off a child late at their school and did not follow the school's safety protocols to escort the child inside the building when there are no school staff in the front of the school to greet and open doors for the students.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with direct access to children. The operation has not received an elgiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver was allowed to be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection and another qualified caregiver was moved nto the infant room.
1 746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a staff person from the operation did not sign the incident report for a child that was injured while in care.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed during snap time using a tablet. Note: This was discussed with the provider during the inspecdtion that screen time cannot be used during meals, snacks or naptime. It was suggested that tablets only be used during planned activities.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Sippy cups iin the toddler room were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the sippy cups.
Yes
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.
4 746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The caregiver in charge of a group of children did not intervene when the children were utilizing a stack of sleeping equipment as a form of an activity. The caregiver did not intervene when the children fell from the jumping off the stack of sleeping equipment, subsequently obtaining an injury. The caregiver did not intervene appropriately when the children fell off the stack of sleeping equipment. The children walked towards the caregiver.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Infant room was not properly lit upon entering.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the follow up inspection another child was observed sitting in a high chair. It was stated by a caregiver that the child was in the high chair because they were running around and taking a long time to eat.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to the children. The caregivers background check is inactive and the operation has not received an eliglibty notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
The daycare driver's driver's license has expired. The provider did not have documentation showing a current driver's license was on file during the inspection.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Caregiver was observed not washing toddler hands after changing diaper. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed washing the child's hands.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children.
5 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a high chair while playing on a tablet. When a caregiver was asked why the child was in the highchair it was stated because the child was special needs and would not stop running around. Note: It was discussed that no child can be confined to any type of restrictive device as a for of discipline.
3 746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics
Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 employee's file was not available for review upon request.
4 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
A child in care did not have a complete file available for review.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The playground was observed having hazards( trash) throughout the playground accessible to children as they play. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removiing the trash from the playground.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
An employee no longer associated with the operation had not been inactivated within the required time frame.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Child was found sound asleep in a restrictive device.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.
1 746.1317(a)(6)(C) - Training Criteria - Training for employees of child care center only
The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.
Yes

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

Inspections (104)

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

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