The Kenworthy School

880 W 28TH ST, Houston, TX 77008Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

44 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

September 18, 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
The Kenworthy School
License number
1738521
Location
880 W 28TH ST, Houston, TX 77008
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
44 inspections, last inspected September 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

96

Total Violations

Sep 18, 2025

Last Inspection

280

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (96)

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Sep 18, 2025

3 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Sep 18, 2025

3 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Sep 18, 2025

3 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(10)Jul 10, 2025

Clear instructions were not provided to the incoming caregiver, resulting confusion in regard to the infant's feeding.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Jul 10, 2025

The operation did not provide the parents a copy of the incident report where a non-routine situation happen that could have placed their child at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Jul 10, 2025

The operation did not provide the parents a copy of the incident report where a non-routine situation happen that could have placed their child at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Jul 10, 2025

The operation did not provide the parents a copy of the incident report where a non-routine situation happen that could have placed their child at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(10)Jul 10, 2025

Clear instructions were not provided to the incoming caregiver, resulting confusion in regard to the infant's feeding.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(10)Jul 10, 2025

Clear instructions were not provided to the incoming caregiver, resulting confusion in regard to the infant's feeding.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)May 16, 2025

A caregiver's use of a cell phone was a contributing factor to child's injury due to lack of supervision

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)May 16, 2025

A caregiver's use of a cell phone was a contributing factor to child's injury due to lack of supervision

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)May 16, 2025

A caregiver's use of a cell phone was a contributing factor to child's injury due to lack of supervision

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Sep 19, 2024

During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Sep 19, 2024

During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Sep 19, 2024

During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-01

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Sep 19, 2024

During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Sep 19, 2024

During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-01

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Sep 19, 2024

During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-01

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Apr 16, 2024

A caregiver was observed supervising 4 children in the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: The caregiver left for the day.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Apr 16, 2024

A caregiver was observed supervising 4 children in the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: The caregiver left for the day.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Apr 16, 2024

A caregiver was observed supervising 4 children in the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: The caregiver left for the day.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Apr 15, 2024

The operation did not notify licensing with in 48 hours of finding out the child received medical treatment on April 12, 2024, the operation did not report until April 16, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Apr 15, 2024

The operation did not have the parent signature on the incident report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Apr 15, 2024

The operation did not have the parent signature on the incident report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Apr 15, 2024

The operation did not have the parent signature on the incident report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Apr 15, 2024

The operation did not notify licensing with in 48 hours of finding out the child received medical treatment on April 12, 2024, the operation did not report until April 16, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Apr 15, 2024

The operation did not notify licensing with in 48 hours of finding out the child received medical treatment on April 12, 2024, the operation did not report until April 16, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 30, 2024

A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when yelling, cursing and throwing a milk container in the presence of children care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Mar 30, 2024

The operation failed to report an incident in which it was alleged that a caregiver threw and hit a child with a milk jug.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 30, 2024

A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when yelling, cursing and throwing a milk container in the presence of children care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 30, 2024

A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when yelling, cursing and throwing a milk container in the presence of children care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Mar 30, 2024

The operation failed to report an incident in which it was alleged that a caregiver threw and hit a child with a milk jug.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Mar 30, 2024

The operation failed to report an incident in which it was alleged that a caregiver threw and hit a child with a milk jug.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 5, 2024

A child was left alone in the classroom for approximately one minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 5, 2024

A child was left alone in the classroom for approximately one minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 5, 2024

A child was left alone in the classroom for approximately one minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.3425(1)Feb 29, 2024

The caregiver did not use gloves when a child was bleeding from the chin, as she assisted the child on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.3425(1)Feb 29, 2024

The caregiver did not use gloves when a child was bleeding from the chin, as she assisted the child on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.3425(1)Feb 29, 2024

The caregiver did not use gloves when a child was bleeding from the chin, as she assisted the child on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office or abuse and neglect line.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(17)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have in the operational policies on having animals in the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 31, 2023

In the Pre K 3B classroom exits were blocked with children's mats. Corrected: When the caregiver moved the children from in front of the exits.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4913Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have information on the unitary surfacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4913Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have information on the unitary surfacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(17)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have in the operational policies on having animals in the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4913Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have information on the unitary surfacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office or abuse and neglect line.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 31, 2023

In the Pre K 3B classroom exits were blocked with children's mats. Corrected: When the caregiver moved the children from in front of the exits.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(17)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have in the operational policies on having animals in the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office or abuse and neglect line.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Oct 31, 2023

In the Pre K 3B classroom exits were blocked with children's mats. Corrected: When the caregiver moved the children from in front of the exits.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver did not make a good decision when taken pictures of children and placed them on social media and they were derogative messages on the post.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Oct 26, 2023

It was determined a caregiver on their personal phone while caring for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(9)Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver withheld pre-school children's play time when they had to stay in the classroom and trace, they name.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Oct 26, 2023

It was determined a caregiver on their personal phone while caring for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver did not make a good decision when taken pictures of children and placed them on social media and they were derogative messages on the post.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Oct 26, 2023

It was determined a caregiver on their personal phone while caring for children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(9)Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver withheld pre-school children's play time when they had to stay in the classroom and trace, they name.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver did not make a good decision when taken pictures of children and placed them on social media and they were derogative messages on the post.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(9)Oct 26, 2023

A caregiver withheld pre-school children's play time when they had to stay in the classroom and trace, they name.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 8, 2023

The operation had four epi pens and two liquid medications that have expired. Corrected: When the director removed the medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 8, 2023

In the pre-school classroom the top of the toilet was broken in another pre-school classroom one of the outlet covers was broken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 8, 2023

The operation had four epi pens and two liquid medications that have expired. Corrected: When the director removed the medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 8, 2023

In the pre-school classroom the top of the toilet was broken in another pre-school classroom one of the outlet covers was broken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 8, 2023

The operation had four epi pens and two liquid medications that have expired. Corrected: When the director removed the medication.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 8, 2023

In the pre-school classroom the top of the toilet was broken in another pre-school classroom one of the outlet covers was broken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Aug 18, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at the operation, the last inspection form that was posted was 3/31/2022. Corrected: When the operation posted the most recent inspection form from 7/19/2022.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 18, 2022

One child is missing an emergency contact information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Aug 18, 2022

A caregiver was observed supervising the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: When another caregiver went into the classroom with her.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 18, 2022

A caregiver in the infant classroom had 8 infant SAG 12-17 months old. Corrected: When a another caregiver came into the classroom, which made it 2 caregivers to 8 children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 18, 2022

One child is missing an emergency contact information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Aug 18, 2022

A caregiver was observed supervising the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: When another caregiver went into the classroom with her.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 18, 2022

One child is missing an emergency contact information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 18, 2022

A caregiver in the infant classroom had 8 infant SAG 12-17 months old. Corrected: When a another caregiver came into the classroom, which made it 2 caregivers to 8 children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Aug 18, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at the operation, the last inspection form that was posted was 3/31/2022. Corrected: When the operation posted the most recent inspection form from 7/19/2022.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Aug 18, 2022

A caregiver was observed supervising the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: When another caregiver went into the classroom with her.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 18, 2022

A caregiver in the infant classroom had 8 infant SAG 12-17 months old. Corrected: When a another caregiver came into the classroom, which made it 2 caregivers to 8 children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Aug 18, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at the operation, the last inspection form that was posted was 3/31/2022. Corrected: When the operation posted the most recent inspection form from 7/19/2022.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 19, 2022

One caregivers in the two year old class had a pending background check and there was a caregiver in another two year old class without a background check ran.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 19, 2022

One caregivers in the two year old class had a pending background check and there was a caregiver in another two year old class without a background check ran.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 19, 2022

One caregivers in the two year old class had a pending background check and there was a caregiver in another two year old class without a background check ran.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4217Jun 30, 2022

The operation did not have documentation allowing children on the second floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Jun 30, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Jun 30, 2022

It was observed in the infant and toddler classrooms that the changing table mat had tears in them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Jun 30, 2022

When the class came in from outside the children did not wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4217Jun 30, 2022

The operation did not have documentation allowing children on the second floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Jun 30, 2022

It was observed in the infant and toddler classrooms that the changing table mat had tears in them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Jun 30, 2022

When the class came in from outside the children did not wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4217Jun 30, 2022

The operation did not have documentation allowing children on the second floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Jun 30, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Jun 30, 2022

It was observed in the infant and toddler classrooms that the changing table mat had tears in them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Jun 30, 2022

When the class came in from outside the children did not wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Jun 30, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-18

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Mar 31, 2022

During the walkthrough I observed 13 toddlers between 18 - 23 months not strapped into the chairs. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped all the children in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Mar 31, 2022

During the walkthrough I observed 13 toddlers between 18 - 23 months not strapped into the chairs. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped all the children in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Mar 31, 2022

During the walkthrough I observed 13 toddlers between 18 - 23 months not strapped into the chairs. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped all the children in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kenworthy School's safety grade?

The Kenworthy School 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 The Kenworthy School have?

The Kenworthy School has 96 total violations on record, including 66 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Kenworthy School last inspected?

The Kenworthy School was last inspected on September 18, 2025.

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