Kido International Preschool
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77003 · Texas operation #1816534 · part of Kido International Preschool
Record summary
5 high-risk · 9 total
5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Aug 6, 2026.
6 of 9 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
- 3302 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003
- Phone
- (713) 900-4490
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 23, 2025
- Director
- Margaret Jimenez
- Programs
- Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, 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 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 15, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 26, 2026: Investigation of a self-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 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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: The operation's staff failed to maintain supervision when a child was left on the playground unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 12, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.
State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: During the inspection I observed spray bottles with cleaning solution accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the cleaning products from the children's restroom.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Infants must not walk or sleep with a bottle or cup.
State rule 746.2419(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup"
Inspector's note: During the inspection I observed an infant walking around on the playground with a sippy cup. This was corrected when the caregiver put the sippy cup away.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 25, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.
State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"
Inspector's note: During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a food allergy plan for an identified diagnosed food allergy.
Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified by the state Dec 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 18, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: During the inspection I observed 2 caregivers pushing a buggy of infants in the front of the building adjacent to the parking lot accessible to drivers.
Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
State rule 746.5209(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits"
Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the infant room the exit was found to be blocked by clean a wooden picnic table. This was corrected when the director removed the table.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
State rule 746.2403(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats"
Inspector's note: During the inspection of the infant room the cribs were arranged where caregivers did not have enough space to walk in between each crib as required by minimum standards.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 25, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
State rule 746.5209(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits"
Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the infant room the exit was found to be blocked by cleaning supplies and equipment. This was corrected when the director had to items removed.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"
Inspector's note: During the inspection 2 electrical outlets were found to be uncovered. This was corrected when the director placed covers on the outlets.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
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: Kido International Preschool on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1816534.
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