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KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears

Before/after-school program in Houston, TX 77067 · Texas operation #1776716 · part of KCE Champions

Record summary

2 high-risk · 29 total

2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (29 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection May 20, 2026.

2 of 29 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
2010 Spears Rd, Houston, TX 77067
Phone
(346) 551-9374
Ages served
Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Before/after-school program (licensed center)
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 17, 2024
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

May 20, 2026: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk Children Handwashing Before Eating

State rule 744.2517(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Children Handwashing Before Eating"

Inspector's note: Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 744.605(6) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: Of the 10 children;'s records evaluated, 7 lacked the address of the emergency contact.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

State rule 744.3113(b) (rules for school-age programs): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: A checklist is not being used to document checks of the playground.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 22, 2026.

Mar 31, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 744.603(a)(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Nine lacked the parent's name, address and telephone number. 2. One record lacked the address for the emergency contact. 3. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 4. Nine lacked the name and phone number of persons the child can be released to. 5. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 6. Nine lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 7. Nine records lacked information regarding any special needs the child may have.

Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk People who leave the operation must be removed from its background-check list within 7 days.

State rule 745.651(1) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving"

Inspector's note: Background checks for staff no longer working for the operation has not been inactivated.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state May 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 12, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 744.603(a)(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Nine lacked the parent's name, address and telephone number. 2. One record lacked the address for the emergency contact. 3. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 4. Nine lacked the name and phone number of persons the child can be released to. 5. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 6. Nine lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 7. Nine records lacked information regarding any special needs the child may have.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 22, 2026: Inspection

11 citations.

Medium-high risk Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

State rule 744.1005(a)(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: The operation director is not ensuring the operation is being ran in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws. This is based on the deficiencies cited during the monitoring inspections conducted in 2024 and 2025.

Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

State rule 744.2507(10) (rules for school-age programs): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies are stored in a cabinet that does not lock making them accessible to children.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Jan 29, 2026.

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 744.3559(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The operation is not practicing a fire drill every month.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Jan 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A severe-weather sheltering drill must be held four times a calendar year.

State rule 744.3559(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year"

Inspector's note: The oepration is not conducting severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Jan 29, 2026.

Medium-high risk A lock-down drill must be held four times a calendar year.

State rule 744.3559(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year"

Inspector's note: The operation is not shelter in place/lock down drills four times in a calendar year.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Jan 29, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 744.603(a)(6) (rules for school-age programs): "Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs"

Inspector's note: The operation is not documenting the arrival time, departure time and the name of the person signing each child in and out.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Annual training must cover preventing, recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.

State rule 744.1309(c) (rules for school-age programs): "Documented Annual Training-Required Topics prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not complete a training in recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Annual training must cover the required health and safety topics.

State rule 744.1309(d) (rules for school-age programs): "Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026.

Medium risk Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required

State rule 744.1311(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The operation director received 7 of the 20 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year. The operation director will need to complete 13 clock hours of make-up training.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

State rule 744.3113(b) (rules for school-age programs): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: The monthly checks of the playground have not been documented since February 2025.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Jan 29, 2026.

Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: Children's records were not on the premises for review.

Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026.

Apr 25, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

Medium risk Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required

State rule 744.1311(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: As of 3/25/25, documentation for the make-up training hours has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The director received 12 of the 20 clock hours of required training. The director will need to receive 8 clock hours of make-up training.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 20, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium risk Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required

State rule 744.1311(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The director received 12 of the 20 clock hours of required training. The director will need to receive 8 clock hours of make-up training.

Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified by the state Apr 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications

State rule 744.1331(b)(5) (rules for school-age programs): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications"

Inspector's note: Training certificates do not sttae the trainer's qualifications.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 29, 2025: Inspection

9 citations.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 744.1205(a)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Children were not being supervised properly while children were playing on the playground. The director and caregiver sitting in chairs conversing while the children were playing.

Corrected Jan 29, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 744.201(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operational policies didn't include the following information: 1. Days, months and hours of operation 2. Release procedures for children 3. Meals/snacks offered 4. Inform parents of their rights 5. Procedures for parents to participate in the program events 6. Emergency Preparedness plan 7. Staff vaccination policy

Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified by the state Mar 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 744.401(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Posting Requirements-License"

Inspector's note: The permit is not in a public and prominent location where it can be viewed.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025.

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection or investigation letter or form must be posted.

State rule 744.401(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation."

Inspector's note: The most recent licensing inspection report was not available for review.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025.

Medium risk The 'Keeping Children Safe' poster must be posted.

State rule 744.401(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe"

Inspector's note: The Keeping Children Safe poster was not available for review.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025.

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 744.603(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Children's Records Maintained"

Inspector's note: The following information was missing from the children's records: 1. Address of emergency contacts 2. Name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 3. Authorization for emergency medical care 4. Parent documentattion of any special needs the child may or may not have

Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: Personnel and training records were not available for review.

Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025.

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(9) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: Documentation of required safety drills was not available for review.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025.

Medium-low risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 744.401(7) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Posting-Licensing Parent Notification Poster"

Inspector's note: The Attention Parents poster was not available for review.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 5 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1776716.

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