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Kiddie Academy of Cypress

Licensed child-care center in Cypress, TX 77433 · Texas operation #1738462 · part of Kiddie Academy

Record summary

2 high-risk · 14 total

2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (14 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Aug 20, 2026.

2 of 14 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
14918 Mueschke Rd, Cypress, TX 77433
Phone
(281) 304-2100
Website
kiddieacademy.com/cypress
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
247 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Sep 28, 2022
Director
Misha Kendrix
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

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 20, 2026: Inspection

4 citations.

Medium-high risk Hazardous materials must be used, stored and disposed of safely.

State rule 746.3407(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials"

Inspector's note: Bottles of sanitizing spray was left on a shelf in reach of children. Note: The bottles were placed on a high shelf during the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: 2 of the food allergy emergency plans evaluated were missing the parents signature.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: During the inspection 2 epi pens were expired and have not been disposed of or returned to the parent.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk No more than 80 percent of annual training may be self-instructional.

State rule 746.1309(g) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 4 staff records provided for review did not contain documentation of at least 5 instructor led training hours.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026.

Mar 23, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 6, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation in the required timeframe when a child was injured and required medical treatment.

Corrected Jan 20, 2026, verified by the state Jan 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 10, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 3, 2025: Inspection

5 citations.

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.

State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"

Inspector's note: Documentation showing the emergency medical information for children being transported was not located in the daycare buses during the inspection.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each employee's file must show proof a background check was requested.

State rule 746.901(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check"

Inspector's note: Documentation showing the proof of backgound check request was missing for 10 staff files evaluated.

Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified by the state Sep 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operations annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since August 20th, 2024.

Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025.

Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.

State rule 746.4003(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit"

Inspector's note: The first aid kit in Bus 2 was missing the thermometer. The thermometer in the first aid kit in Bus 1 did not turn on. Note: The operation placed new thermometers in the first aid kits to each bus during inspection.

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

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"

Inspector's note: Training records for staff files were missing or incomplete during the inspection.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 8, 2025.

Mar 7, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 7, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 4, 2025: Investigation of a report

4 citations.

Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: A 2nd degree burn is considered a significant injury requiring medical treatment and notification to CCR. This notification was not made to CCR in the timeframe allowed.

Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18)(E) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing"

Inspector's note: The operation violated its own policy by allowing a toddler to be dropped off with improper footwear.

Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: The operation did not provide a copy of the incident report form to the parent until two weeks after the injury occurred.

Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Incident/Illness Report Form Storage

State rule 746.709 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Storage"

Inspector's note: Document was not made available to CCR upon request as it was not stored in the child's file.

Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 7, 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 0 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: Kiddie Academy of Cypress on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1738462.

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