Kids Zone Preschool of Conroe

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: Multiple planks of wood on the outdoor deck are caving in, rotted or have multiple nails exposed.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The center director has allowed school aged children to climb over a chain link fence on the perimeter of the playground to retrieve outdoor equipment.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Caregivers were directed to use a highchair that was missing a shoulder strap.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required records must be kept and made available to the state's inspectors.

State rule 746.801(19) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Record for children in care during the month of July was not maintained.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 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: Rebar is sticking 1-3 inches out of the ground on the playground, multiple planks of wood on the outdoor deck are caving in, rotted or have multiple nails exposed.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026.

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: The operation's franchise tax status is inactive. The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.

Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must be related to planned activities.

State rule 746.2207(c)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities"

Inspector's note: Children were observed using personal devices during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Aug 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Two caregivers cursed in the presence of children.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Aug 7, 2026.

Medium-high risk Food may not be used as a reward.

State rule 746.3301(h) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Food is used as a reward for positive behavior.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Aug 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation served a substitution to the menu This was not documented on the menu provided to parents.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was present with children without receiving an eligibility letter from the Centralized Background Check Unit. The caregiver was asked to leave during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 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: About 10 pieces of rebar are sticking 1-3 inches out of the ground on the playground, multiple planks of wood on the outdoor deck are caving in, rotted or have multiple nails exposed, and there is evidence of mold in the school aged building.

Corrected Jul 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The playground did not have six inches of mulch.

Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified by the state Dec 4, 2025. 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: Playground boards were missing and damaged. Bathroom water connectors will need to be replaced.

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