Safari Kids Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Katy, TX 77494 · Texas operation #1574516
Record summary
5 high-risk · 14 total
5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (14 citations in all, from 8 inspections, 2 investigations and 2 assessments); last inspection Oct 7, 2026.
4 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.
Details
- Address
- 24936 Katy Ranch Rd, Katy, TX 77494
- Phone
- (832) 583-9700
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 258 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 16, 2015; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Parveen Murad
- Programs
- School Age Care, 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
Oct 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 13, 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: Two holes were observed on the gym wall. A hole was observed on a classroom wall.
Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 30, 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: A cleaning bottle was not labeled in a classroom with children present.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Toddler furnishings and equipment must meet the state's requirements.
State rule 746.2505(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate"
Inspector's note: A child was buckled into a device that was not age-approptiate.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 22, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium risk Screen time must not exceed one hour a day.
State rule 746.2207(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily"
Inspector's note: Screen time exceeded one hour per day.
Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Oct 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 19, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
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: Fire marshal inspection was expired. The most recent inspection is dated 1/10/2025.
Corrected Jun 2, 2026, verified by the state May 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 7, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
May 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 29, 2026: Inspection
6 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: Cleaning supplies were in reach of children in the restroom.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: Fire marshal inspection was expired. The most recent inspection is dated 1/10/2025.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state May 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: A hole was observed on the gym wall.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Child safety seats must not be expired or damaged in an accident.
State rule 746.5607(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident"
Inspector's note: A booster seat that is used by children expired in 2022.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.
State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"
Inspector's note: Documentation of immunizations were not current for a child enrolled,
Corrected May 6, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: A van was missing the following from the first aid kit: Scissors, Tweezers, and Thermometer. A van had expired first aid supplies.
Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 9, 2025: 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: There were 2 classrooms observed to have bottles of bleach-water accessible to children. ** The bottles were removed during the inspection. **
Corrected May 9, 2025, verified by the state May 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.
State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"
Inspector's note: There were multiple areas observed to not have the proper depth of loose - fill surfacing on the outdoor playground.
Corrected May 16, 2025, verified by the state May 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 22, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 4 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: Safari Kids Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1574516.
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