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KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore

Before/after-school program in Houston, TX 77023 · Texas operation #1783796 · part of KCE Champions

Record summary

2 high-risk · 5 total

2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Aug 26, 2026.

0 of 5 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
5402 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023
Phone
(832) 690-7243
Ages served
Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
151 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Before/after-school program (licensed center)
Permit
Full Permit since Feb 8, 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

Aug 26, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 21, 2026: Investigation of a report

3 citations.

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 744.305(a)(6) (rules for school-age programs): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.

Corrected Aug 10, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

State rule 744.701(5) (rules for school-age programs): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to share a copy of the incident report with the child's parents within 48 hours.

Corrected Aug 10, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Access to Personnel Records

State rule 744.909 (rules for school-age programs): "Access to Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to provide staff training records and one child contact information to the CCI, as requested 3 times.

Corrected Aug 10, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 15, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

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 could not provide a record of monthly fire drills.

Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Jan 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 18, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 5, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 30, 2025: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

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: Based on the evidence obtained the operation did not maintain supervision while students used the restroom.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 3 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 @ KIPP Explore on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1783796.

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