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Best Kids Academy

Child care center · 21915 ROYAL MONTREAL DR, Katy, TX 77450-5141 · License 1150846

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 216. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (272)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
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, as required.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
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
A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
4 746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.
5 746.901(7) - Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
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.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
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.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
Yes
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
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.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.
4 746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.
Yes
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
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.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
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.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
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.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
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
A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
5 746.901(7) - Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.
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, as required.
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
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.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
Yes
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.
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, as required.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
4 746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.
5 746.901(7) - Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
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.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.
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
A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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