Kindercity
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
48 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
August 5, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- Kindercity
- License number
- 878297
- Location
- 3750 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77063
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 48 inspections, last inspected August 5, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
129
Total Violations
Aug 5, 2025
Last Inspection
81
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (129)
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21
A child in care did not have a complete file available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
The daycare driver's driver's license has expired. The provider did not have documentation showing a current driver's license was on file during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
A caregiver was observed alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to the children. The caregivers background check is inactive and the operation has not received an eliglibty notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
1 employee's file was not available for review upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
A child in care did not have a complete file available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
1 employee's file was not available for review upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
A child in care did not have a complete file available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
A caregiver was observed alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to the children. The caregivers background check is inactive and the operation has not received an eliglibty notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
The daycare driver's driver's license has expired. The provider did not have documentation showing a current driver's license was on file during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
1 employee's file was not available for review upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-03
A caregiver was observed alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to the children. The caregivers background check is inactive and the operation has not received an eliglibty notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
The daycare driver's driver's license has expired. The provider did not have documentation showing a current driver's license was on file during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-19
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-07
During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
During the follow up inspection another child was observed sitting in a high chair. It was stated by a caregiver that the child was in the high chair because they were running around and taking a long time to eat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
During the follow up inspection another child was observed sitting in a high chair. It was stated by a caregiver that the child was in the high chair because they were running around and taking a long time to eat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
During the follow up inspection another child was observed sitting in a high chair. It was stated by a caregiver that the child was in the high chair because they were running around and taking a long time to eat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a high chair while playing on a tablet. When a caregiver was asked why the child was in the highchair it was stated because the child was special needs and would not stop running around. Note: It was discussed that no child can be confined to any type of restrictive device as a for of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
During the inspection a caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with direct access to children. The operation has not received an elgiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver was allowed to be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection and another qualified caregiver was moved nto the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
A child was observed during snap time using a tablet. Note: This was discussed with the provider during the inspecdtion that screen time cannot be used during meals, snacks or naptime. It was suggested that tablets only be used during planned activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a high chair while playing on a tablet. When a caregiver was asked why the child was in the highchair it was stated because the child was special needs and would not stop running around. Note: It was discussed that no child can be confined to any type of restrictive device as a for of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
During the inspection a caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with direct access to children. The operation has not received an elgiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver was allowed to be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection and another qualified caregiver was moved nto the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child was observed during snap time using a tablet. Note: This was discussed with the provider during the inspecdtion that screen time cannot be used during meals, snacks or naptime. It was suggested that tablets only be used during planned activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a high chair while playing on a tablet. When a caregiver was asked why the child was in the highchair it was stated because the child was special needs and would not stop running around. Note: It was discussed that no child can be confined to any type of restrictive device as a for of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
During the inspection a caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with direct access to children. The operation has not received an elgiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver was allowed to be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection and another qualified caregiver was moved nto the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child was observed during snap time using a tablet. Note: This was discussed with the provider during the inspecdtion that screen time cannot be used during meals, snacks or naptime. It was suggested that tablets only be used during planned activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Children were observed climbing on top of chairs and running around the classroom during the inspection. A child also walked out of the classroom and the caregiver closed the classroom door. When opening the classroom door the child was observed walking back from to the classroom with no supervision.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a staff person from the operation did not sign the incident report for a child that was injured while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident report for a child who was injured was not shared with the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident report for a child who was injured was not shared with the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a staff person from the operation did not sign the incident report for a child that was injured while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Children were observed climbing on top of chairs and running around the classroom during the inspection. A child also walked out of the classroom and the caregiver closed the classroom door. When opening the classroom door the child was observed walking back from to the classroom with no supervision.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident report for a child who was injured was not shared with the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Children were observed climbing on top of chairs and running around the classroom during the inspection. A child also walked out of the classroom and the caregiver closed the classroom door. When opening the classroom door the child was observed walking back from to the classroom with no supervision.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-26
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a staff person from the operation did not sign the incident report for a child that was injured while in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
A caregiver with conditions on background was observed caring for a group of children alone in the classroom. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver arrived to work in the classroom with the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The playground was observed having hazards( trash) throughout the playground accessible to children as they play. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removiing the trash from the playground.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Sippy cups iin the toddler room were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the sippy cups.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was observed not properly working during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10
Caregiver was observed not washing toddler hands after changing diaper. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed washing the child's hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Sippy cups iin the toddler room were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the sippy cups.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The playground was observed having hazards( trash) throughout the playground accessible to children as they play. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removiing the trash from the playground.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was observed not properly working during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10
Caregiver was observed not washing toddler hands after changing diaper. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed washing the child's hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver with conditions on background was observed caring for a group of children alone in the classroom. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver arrived to work in the classroom with the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Sippy cups iin the toddler room were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the sippy cups.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The playground was observed having hazards( trash) throughout the playground accessible to children as they play. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removiing the trash from the playground.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was observed not properly working during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10
Caregiver was observed not washing toddler hands after changing diaper. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed washing the child's hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver with conditions on background was observed caring for a group of children alone in the classroom. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver arrived to work in the classroom with the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An employee no longer associated with the operation had not been inactivated within the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11
An employee no longer associated with the operation had not been inactivated within the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11
An employee no longer associated with the operation had not been inactivated within the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11
The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-12
The caregiver in charge of a group of children did not intervene when the children were utilizing a stack of sleeping equipment as a form of an activity. The caregiver did not intervene when the children fell from the jumping off the stack of sleeping equipment, subsequently obtaining an injury. The caregiver did not intervene appropriately when the children fell off the stack of sleeping equipment. The children walked towards the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-05
The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-12
The caregiver in charge of a group of children did not intervene when the children were utilizing a stack of sleeping equipment as a form of an activity. The caregiver did not intervene when the children fell from the jumping off the stack of sleeping equipment, subsequently obtaining an injury. The caregiver did not intervene appropriately when the children fell off the stack of sleeping equipment. The children walked towards the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-05
The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-12
The caregiver in charge of a group of children did not intervene when the children were utilizing a stack of sleeping equipment as a form of an activity. The caregiver did not intervene when the children fell from the jumping off the stack of sleeping equipment, subsequently obtaining an injury. The caregiver did not intervene appropriately when the children fell off the stack of sleeping equipment. The children walked towards the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-05
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-18
A caregiver dropped off a child late at their school and did not follow the school's safety protocols to escort the child inside the building when there are no school staff in the front of the school to greet and open doors for the students.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23
A caregiver dropped off a child late at their school and did not follow the school's safety protocols to escort the child inside the building when there are no school staff in the front of the school to greet and open doors for the students.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23
A caregiver dropped off a child late at their school and did not follow the school's safety protocols to escort the child inside the building when there are no school staff in the front of the school to greet and open doors for the students.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindercity's safety grade?
Kindercity has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Kindercity have?
Kindercity has 129 total violations on record, including 72 critical, 51 serious, and 6 minor.
When was Kindercity last inspected?
Kindercity was last inspected on August 5, 2025.