Best Kids Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
22 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 12, 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 3, 2026
- Provider
- Best Kids Academy
- License number
- 1150846
- Location
- 21915 ROYAL MONTREAL DR, Katy, TX 77450
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 22 inspections, last inspected March 12, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
137
Total Violations
Mar 12, 2026
Last Inspection
216
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (137)
The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-23
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-14
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-23
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-14
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-23
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-14
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-23
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-14
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29
1 out of 10 children's files evalauted did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physican or the emergency care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-20
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-19
4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of 10 children's files evalauted did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physican or the emergency care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-20
Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-19
1 out of 10 children's files evalauted did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physican or the emergency care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-20
1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-19
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of 10 children's files evalauted did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physican or the emergency care facility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-20
Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-19
Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A caregiver did not know the number of children in care during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was a total of 14 children observed on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A caregiver did not know the age of the oldest child in care and did not have information to show the ages of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A caregiver did not know the number of children in care during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was a total of 14 children observed on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A caregiver did not know the age of the oldest child in care and did not have information to show the ages of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A caregiver did not know the number of children in care during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was a total of 14 children observed on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A caregiver did not know the number of children in care during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was a total of 14 children observed on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A caregiver did not know the age of the oldest child in care and did not have information to show the ages of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
A caregiver did not know the age of the oldest child in care and did not have information to show the ages of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03
3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 4 children's files evaulated did not contain names and telephone numbers of other person's in which the child can be released too.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-16
1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 4 children's files evaulated did not contain names and telephone numbers of other person's in which the child can be released too.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-16
3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 4 children's files evaulated did not contain names and telephone numbers of other person's in which the child can be released too.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-16
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 4 children's files evaulated did not contain names and telephone numbers of other person's in which the child can be released too.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-16
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
A caregiver responsible for a group of 8 children ages 3y to 4y did not know state the correct number children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 9 children currently present. A caregiver responsible for a group of 11 children ages 4y to 5y did not know state the correct number of children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 12 children currently present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A person was observed in a classroom with 8 children, ages 1yr. to 2yr. providing direct care. The person does not have an initial background check submission on file. Note: The person in charge asked the person leave the operation during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver responsible for a group of 8 children ages 3y to 4y did not know state the correct number children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 9 children currently present. A caregiver responsible for a group of 11 children ages 4y to 5y did not know state the correct number of children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 12 children currently present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
A person was observed in a classroom with 8 children, ages 1yr. to 2yr. providing direct care. The person does not have an initial background check submission on file. Note: The person in charge asked the person leave the operation during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
A person was observed in a classroom with 8 children, ages 1yr. to 2yr. providing direct care. The person does not have an initial background check submission on file. Note: The person in charge asked the person leave the operation during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver responsible for a group of 8 children ages 3y to 4y did not know state the correct number children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 9 children currently present. A caregiver responsible for a group of 11 children ages 4y to 5y did not know state the correct number of children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 12 children currently present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
A person was observed in a classroom with 8 children, ages 1yr. to 2yr. providing direct care. The person does not have an initial background check submission on file. Note: The person in charge asked the person leave the operation during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver responsible for a group of 8 children ages 3y to 4y did not know state the correct number children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 9 children currently present. A caregiver responsible for a group of 11 children ages 4y to 5y did not know state the correct number of children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 12 children currently present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-15
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-15
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-15
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-15
The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-24
Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-24
The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-24
The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-24
Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was not made available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Kids Academy's safety grade?
Best Kids Academy 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 Best Kids Academy have?
Best Kids Academy has 137 total violations on record, including 93 critical, 36 serious, and 8 minor.
When was Best Kids Academy last inspected?
Best Kids Academy was last inspected on March 12, 2026.