Kinderworld Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
23 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 6, 2026
Latest inspection
February 2, 2026
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 6, 2026
- Provider
- Kinderworld Academy
- License number
- 1696834
- Location
- 9241 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77074
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 15.0/100
- Inspection record
- 23 inspections, last inspected February 2, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
88
Total Violations
Feb 2, 2026
Last Inspection
100
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
No violations recorded in the last 3 years.
All Violations (108)
The sign in and out log did not reflect all of the children that were in care during the inspection. Note: It was corrected during the inspection when the provider signed all of the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had a 4 month old combined with children who were 4 years old during the inspection. Note: Discussed not combining this age group due to their difference ability.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
During the inspection infants were observed watching television.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
The sign in and out log did not reflect all of the children that were in care during the inspection. Note: It was corrected during the inspection when the provider signed all of the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had a 4 month old combined with children who were 4 years old during the inspection. Note: Discussed not combining this age group due to their difference ability.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The sign in and out log did not reflect all of the children that were in care during the inspection. Note: It was corrected during the inspection when the provider signed all of the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection infants were observed watching television.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
During the inspection infants were observed watching television.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
The sign in and out log did not reflect all of the children that were in care during the inspection. Note: It was corrected during the inspection when the provider signed all of the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had a 4 month old combined with children who were 4 years old during the inspection. Note: Discussed not combining this age group due to their difference ability.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
During the inspection infants were observed watching television.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
The sign in and out log did not reflect all of the children that were in care during the inspection. Note: It was corrected during the inspection when the provider signed all of the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection infants were observed watching television.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
The operation had a 4 month old combined with children who were 4 years old during the inspection. Note: Discussed not combining this age group due to their difference ability.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The operation had a 4 month old combined with children who were 4 years old during the inspection. Note: Discussed not combining this age group due to their difference ability.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
During the follow up inspection 6 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1, the operation was over in ratio by 2 children. Note: The provider added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
A caregiver was observed grabbing an infant up by the arm while she was holding another child in her other arm during the follow up inspection. Note: Discussed with the caregiver and the director the risk of picking infants up by the arm. Infants and toddlers should be picked up from underneath the arm as their muscles are very fragile.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 8 children were left unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom while a caregiver left to take another child to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 8 children were left unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom while a caregiver left to take another child to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 6 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1, the operation was over in ratio by 2 children. Note: The provider added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
A caregiver was observed grabbing an infant up by the arm while she was holding another child in her other arm during the follow up inspection. Note: Discussed with the caregiver and the director the risk of picking infants up by the arm. Infants and toddlers should be picked up from underneath the arm as their muscles are very fragile.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 8 children were left unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom while a caregiver left to take another child to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 6 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1, the operation was over in ratio by 2 children. Note: The provider added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
A caregiver was observed grabbing an infant up by the arm while she was holding another child in her other arm during the follow up inspection. Note: Discussed with the caregiver and the director the risk of picking infants up by the arm. Infants and toddlers should be picked up from underneath the arm as their muscles are very fragile.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
A caregiver was observed grabbing an infant up by the arm while she was holding another child in her other arm during the follow up inspection. Note: Discussed with the caregiver and the director the risk of picking infants up by the arm. Infants and toddlers should be picked up from underneath the arm as their muscles are very fragile.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 6 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1, the operation was over in ratio by 2 children. Note: The provider added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 8 children were left unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom while a caregiver left to take another child to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
A caregiver was observed grabbing an infant up by the arm while she was holding another child in her other arm during the follow up inspection. Note: Discussed with the caregiver and the director the risk of picking infants up by the arm. Infants and toddlers should be picked up from underneath the arm as their muscles are very fragile.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 6 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1, the operation was over in ratio by 2 children. Note: The provider added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
During the follow up inspection 8 children were left unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom while a caregiver left to take another child to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-22
9 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the following training topics: Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
A grey bottle in the infant room was not labeled with the childs first name and last initial.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
The infant feeding instructions for one child in care had not been updated and signed since November 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
The following information was missing from the operational policies: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
During the inspection, dead insects were observed in the cabinets of the boys restroom. Urine stains were observed at the bottom of the toilet in the toddler restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
A 3 month old was observed in a crib with a boppy pillow. A 7 month old was observed in a crib with a bottle. Note: The provider removed these items from the crib during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
Documentation of authorization for emergency medical treatment and emergency contact information was not available for all of the children being transported in both of the daycare vans. Note: This was corrected during the inpection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection a 15 month old infant was observed in the same classroom with 3 and 4 year olds. Note: It was discussed that infants cannot be combined with this age group and the provider moved the infants to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
5 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room during the inspection. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The provided added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated was missing current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired in December 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
Documentation of current training in transportation safety for 2 caregivers was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10
The infant feeding instructions for one child in care had not been updated and signed since November 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
Documentation of current training in transportation safety for 2 caregivers was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10
A 3 month old was observed in a crib with a boppy pillow. A 7 month old was observed in a crib with a bottle. Note: The provider removed these items from the crib during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
The following information was missing from the operational policies: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
9 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the following training topics: Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
During the inspection a 15 month old infant was observed in the same classroom with 3 and 4 year olds. Note: It was discussed that infants cannot be combined with this age group and the provider moved the infants to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
5 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room during the inspection. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The provided added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated was missing current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired in December 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
A 3 month old was observed in a crib with a boppy pillow. A 7 month old was observed in a crib with a bottle. Note: The provider removed these items from the crib during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
A grey bottle in the infant room was not labeled with the childs first name and last initial.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
Documentation of current training in transportation safety for 2 caregivers was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10
Documentation of authorization for emergency medical treatment and emergency contact information was not available for all of the children being transported in both of the daycare vans. Note: This was corrected during the inpection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The infant feeding instructions for one child in care had not been updated and signed since November 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
During the inspection, dead insects were observed in the cabinets of the boys restroom. Urine stains were observed at the bottom of the toilet in the toddler restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
9 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the following training topics: Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
During the inspection a 15 month old infant was observed in the same classroom with 3 and 4 year olds. Note: It was discussed that infants cannot be combined with this age group and the provider moved the infants to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
5 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room during the inspection. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The provided added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated was missing current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired in December 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
The following information was missing from the operational policies: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
A 3 month old was observed in a crib with a boppy pillow. A 7 month old was observed in a crib with a bottle. Note: The provider removed these items from the crib during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
A grey bottle in the infant room was not labeled with the childs first name and last initial.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
Documentation of current training in transportation safety for 2 caregivers was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10
Documentation of authorization for emergency medical treatment and emergency contact information was not available for all of the children being transported in both of the daycare vans. Note: This was corrected during the inpection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The infant feeding instructions for one child in care had not been updated and signed since November 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
During the inspection, dead insects were observed in the cabinets of the boys restroom. Urine stains were observed at the bottom of the toilet in the toddler restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated was missing current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired in December 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
Documentation of current training in transportation safety for 2 caregivers was not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10
The following information was missing from the operational policies: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
Documentation of authorization for emergency medical treatment and emergency contact information was not available for all of the children being transported in both of the daycare vans. Note: This was corrected during the inpection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 3 month old was observed in a crib with a boppy pillow. A 7 month old was observed in a crib with a bottle. Note: The provider removed these items from the crib during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
A grey bottle in the infant room was not labeled with the childs first name and last initial.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
The infant feeding instructions for one child in care had not been updated and signed since November 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
9 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the following training topics: Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
5 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room during the inspection. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The provided added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
During the inspection a 15 month old infant was observed in the same classroom with 3 and 4 year olds. Note: It was discussed that infants cannot be combined with this age group and the provider moved the infants to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
During the inspection, dead insects were observed in the cabinets of the boys restroom. Urine stains were observed at the bottom of the toilet in the toddler restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated was missing current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired in December 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
The following information was missing from the operational policies: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
5 children were left with 1 caregiver in the infant room during the inspection. The specified age group was 0-11 months and the child to caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The provided added a caregiver to the infant room during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
During the inspection a 15 month old infant was observed in the same classroom with 3 and 4 year olds. Note: It was discussed that infants cannot be combined with this age group and the provider moved the infants to the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08
9 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the following training topics: Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
Documentation of authorization for emergency medical treatment and emergency contact information was not available for all of the children being transported in both of the daycare vans. Note: This was corrected during the inpection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, dead insects were observed in the cabinets of the boys restroom. Urine stains were observed at the bottom of the toilet in the toddler restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
A grey bottle in the infant room was not labeled with the childs first name and last initial.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-15
The first aid kit located in the operation was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the operation's van was missing tape and scissors. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four out of ten children were missing current immunization records in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24
The first aid kit located in the operation was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the operation's van was missing tape and scissors. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four out of ten children were missing current immunization records in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24
Four out of ten children were missing current immunization records in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24
The first aid kit located in the operation was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the operation's van was missing tape and scissors. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The first aid kit located in the operation was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the operation's van was missing tape and scissors. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four out of ten children were missing current immunization records in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24
1 out of the 2 transportation vehicles child safety alarm did not work doing the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
2 out of 2 transportation vehicles first aid kits were missing tweezers, cotton balls, alcohol pads and thermometers during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Cockroaches were observed in the children's restroom area during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
2 out of 2 transportation vehicles first aid kits were missing tweezers, cotton balls, alcohol pads and thermometers during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Cockroaches were observed in the children's restroom area during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Cockroaches were observed in the children's restroom area during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
2 out of 2 transportation vehicles first aid kits were missing tweezers, cotton balls, alcohol pads and thermometers during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
1 out of the 2 transportation vehicles child safety alarm did not work doing the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
2 out of 2 transportation vehicles first aid kits were missing tweezers, cotton balls, alcohol pads and thermometers during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
1 out of the 2 transportation vehicles child safety alarm did not work doing the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Cockroaches were observed in the children's restroom area during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
1 out of the 2 transportation vehicles child safety alarm did not work doing the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
2 out of 2 transportation vehicles first aid kits were missing tweezers, cotton balls, alcohol pads and thermometers during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Cockroaches were observed in the children's restroom area during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
1 out of the 2 transportation vehicles child safety alarm did not work doing the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinderworld Academy's safety grade?
Kinderworld Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Kinderworld Academy have?
Kinderworld Academy has 88 total violations on record, including 64 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Kinderworld Academy last inspected?
Kinderworld Academy was last inspected on February 2, 2026.