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Kinder Early Learning Center

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77054 · Texas operation #1821444

Record summary

2 high-risk · 7 total

2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 10 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Oct 20, 2026.

1 of 7 citations was 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
3143 Yellowstone Blvd, Houston, TX 77054
Phone
(713) 832-2135
Website
www.kinderlearningcenter.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Licensed capacity
227 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jul 21, 2026; the permit has conditions
Director
Anthony Allen
Programs
Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School

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

Oct 20, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 18, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

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 annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted for this year and the last inspection report is dated 7/24/2025

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026.

Jul 24, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 23, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

3 citations.

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: The daycare does not have an emergency allergy plan for the victim or the victim's sibling who has a medically diagnosed allergy.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

State rule 746.403(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans"

Inspector's note: Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the alleged perpetrator admitted to serving the child peanut M&MS and not being aware that the child is allergic to peanuts.

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval

State rule 746.4217(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval"

Inspector's note: Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the preschool classroom was upstairs, and the operation does not have written approval from the state or local fire authority to care for children above level

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 4, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 7, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 20, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 11, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: Multiple ceiling tiles appear to have water damage and pockets of water bubbles were observed in the toddler and school age classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the director replacing the ceiling tiles.

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

Mar 10, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

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: Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to support that good judgment wasn't used when a child whose parent never came to pick them up, went home with the director

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Nov 18, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 4, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 26, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

State rule HRC42.041(a): "Illegal Operation - Not Licensed"

Inspector's note: During the application inspection there were two toddlers and two infants being cared for by staff members. The operation is currently in the application stage and does not have a permit to care for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the parents of each child came and picked up the children.

Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Kinder Early Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1821444.

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