Kiddies Excel Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77082 · Texas operation #1375907
Record summary
7 high-risk · 20 total
7 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (20 citations in all, from 3 inspections, 1 investigation and 1 assessment); last inspection Mar 19, 2026.
0 of 20 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.
Details
- Address
- 3330 S Dairy Ashford Rd Ste D, Houston, TX 77082
- Phone
- (281) 497-0231
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 3, 2012; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Shelia Chaptmon
- Programs
- Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, 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
Mar 19, 2026: Inspection
7 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last available inspection was dated 10/2024
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The playground was not observed to be maintained. Pieces of plastic, styrofoam cups, paper, torn rugs and fabric was on the playgroud. There was an unknow wire on the groud, leading away from the playground. A slide was observed to be cracked, Two basketball goals were lying on the groud, surrounded by trash. Several children were observed to be lying on torn/broken nap cots.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: In the infant and toddler rooms, caregivers personal bags, were observed to be within reach of children.
Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Surfacing must be deep enough for the height of the equipment.
State rule 746.4901(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth"
Inspector's note: A slide was observed on the playground with no loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026.
Medium-high risk Smoke-Detection System Tested
State rule 746.5315 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Smoke-Detection System Tested"
Inspector's note: The fire alarm system sounded multiple times on and off during the inspection. There a notice on the alarm box that stated " trouble smoke". Last doucmented inspection from the alarm company was dated 11/15/2024. NOTE: According to director the alarm will sound when it is windy.
Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026.
Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"
Inspector's note: The food served was not reflective of the posted menu. The menu stated, breaded chicked, ground beef, apples According to staff, children were served chicken sandwiches, corn, and fruit.
Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026.
Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: Of the 6 staff records reviewed, 5 staff including the director did not have the preemployment affidavit completed and on file for review.
Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026.
Sep 11, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
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: Based on the information sent to licensing via text from reporter incident report was not shared with parent of their child who had a cut on the lips and a bump on the back of his head.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025.
Aug 28, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: There was a hole on the wall in the indoor play area. Pictures were taken.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 25, 2025: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: Emergency Medical Authorization was missing on one file checked.
Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Physician Information"
Inspector's note: Doctors information was missing on fiile for one file checked.
Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025.
Medium-low risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Date of Admission"
Inspector's note: Date of admission was missing on file for one file checked.
Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025.
Apr 17, 2025: Inspection
8 citations.
High risk Licensed Operations Required Fees
State rule 745.509 (licensing rules for every operation): "Licensed Operations Required Fees"
Inspector's note: It is observed that the operation has not back background check fees of $4.
Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board.
State rule 746.5617(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children"
Inspector's note: There was no List of children just brought into the Center by the caregiver who brought them from Elementary school.
Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.
State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"
Inspector's note: Fire extinguisher in the van used for transportation was not mounted.
Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.
State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"
Inspector's note: There was no first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children.
Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: One out of four children file did not have Emergency Medical Authorization information.
Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.
State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"
Inspector's note: There was no acknowledgement that one staff received any orientation.
Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Physician Information"
Inspector's note: One out of four children files checked did not have any physician information.
Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025.
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(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies"
Inspector's note: One staff file did not have any acknowledgment that she received any Policies.
Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 8 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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Kiddies Excel Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1375907.
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