2026-08-31 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A classroom was found to have broken electrical outlets accessible to children, as well as chipped paint.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-07
Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Houston / Harris / 77070
- Street address
- 13909 Mandolin Dr
- Phone
- (346) 388-6600
- Capacity
- 204
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- July 1, 2021
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies
State records list 16 cited deficiencies dated April 15, 2024 to August 31, 2026 (3 High, 6 Medium High, 7 Medium risk). Correction status: 3 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
- High risk · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months (746.5101(a))
Cited February 23, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 30, 2026; correction verified March 19, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The fire inspection report was not current. - High risk · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control (746.1201(1))
Cited May 23, 2025 (correction date recorded: June 3, 2025; correction verified June 6, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The investigation described a caregiver picking up a child inappropriately. - High risk · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions (745.635(3))
Cited April 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 15, 2024; correction verified April 16, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A staff member with provisional background check status was supervising 10 children ages 2 years old alone during naptime. - Medium High risk · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment (746.3407)
Cited August 31, 2026 (correction date recorded: September 7, 2026; correction verified September 4, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A classroom had broken electrical outlets accessible to children and chipped paint. - Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training (746.1301(a)(7)(A))
Cited March 12, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 26, 2025; correction verified March 13, 2025).
What the record describes: A caregiver’s transportation training had been expired since January 2025. - Medium High risk · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering (746.3417(3))
Cited April 15, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Infants did not have their hands washed after diaper changes. - Medium High risk · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games (746.1203(3)(D))
Cited April 15, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: A caregiver was observed using a tablet to complete school homework while supervising children during nap time. - Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR (746.1301(a)(4)(A))
Cited April 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 29, 2024; correction verified April 29, 2024).
What the record describes: Two employees did not have CPR and first aid training certificates available on file for review. - Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training (746.1301(a)(2)(A))
Cited April 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 29, 2024; correction verified April 23, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Three caregivers hired in December 2023 and April 2024 did not have pre-service training certificates available for review before being left in charge of the classroom. - Medium risk · Children's Records - Health Statement (746.603(a)(3))
Cited February 23, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 9, 2026; correction verified February 24, 2026).
What the record describes: Two children did not have health statements on file for review. - Medium risk · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days (746.2421(b))
Cited February 23, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 2, 2026; correction verified February 24, 2026; technical assistance given); April 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 29, 2024; correction verified April 23, 2024).
What the record describes: Narratives describe infant feeding instructions that were not current or had not been reviewed and signed by parents every 30 days. - Medium risk · Children's Records - Immunizations (746.603(a)(4))
Cited March 12, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 26, 2025; correction verified March 13, 2025).
What the record describes: Immunization records for two children in care were not available for review. - Medium risk · Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment (746.1303(3))
Cited April 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 29, 2024; correction verified April 23, 2024).
What the record describes: An employee hired in May 2023 did not have an abuse and neglect training certificate in their file for review. - Medium risk · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times (746.2207(c)(4))
Cited April 15, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: School-age children watched TV and used iPads during rest time. - Medium risk · Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services (746.501(a)(30))
Cited April 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 29, 2024; correction verified April 23, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operational policies did not include the required information about supporting inclusive care for children with special needs.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Summary of the record
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 16 cited deficiencies for Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 6 Medium High, 7 Medium).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-31.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 6 |
| Medium | 7 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
Recent citations in the summary window
2026-02-23 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have the health statement on file for review during the inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-09
2026-02-23 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection Report was observed not current during the inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-30
Full citation history from HHSC (35)
2026-08-31 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-07. Correction verified: 2026-09-04.
A classroom was found to have broken electrical outlets accessible to children, as well as chipped paint.
2026-02-23 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-02. Correction verified: 2026-02-24.
Four infant present at the operation feeding instruction was observed not current.
2026-02-23 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-30. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
The Fire Inspection Report was observed not current during the inspection.
2026-02-23 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-24.
Two children did not have the health statement on file for review during the inspection.
2025-05-23 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-03. Correction verified: 2025-06-06.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, good judgment was not implemented when the caregiver was picking up a child inappropriately.
2025-03-12 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-03-13.
The transportation training for a caregiver was observed to be expired since January 2025.
2025-03-12 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-03-13.
The immunization record for two children in care were not available for reviewed.
2024-04-15 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-23.
The infant feeding instructions for five infants were observed has not been reviewed and signed by parents every 30 days.
2024-04-15 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-15. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
One staff member with "Provisional" background check status was observed present and supervising 10 children ages 2 years old alone during naptime on the inspection date 4/15/2024.
2024-04-15 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-23.
Three caregivers who were hired on 12/2023, 4/2024 did not have the pre-service training certificate available for review before being left in charge of the classroom during the inspection.
2024-04-15 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver from 12mo classroom were observed using the tablet to complete their school homework while supervising children during nap time.
2024-04-15 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
It was observed the infants from the Infants Classroom did not have their hands washed after their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the infants hands during the inspection.
2024-04-15 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
It was observed screen time was used for the schoolers during rest time at the operation. The schoolers were observed watching TV and using iPads during the inspection.
2024-04-15 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-23.
The required information to support inclusive care for children with special needs was not found in the operational policies during the inspection.
2024-04-15 · 746.1303(3) · Medium
Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-23.
One employee file hired in 5/2023 did not have the Abuse/Neglect training certificate for reviewed.
2024-04-15 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-29.
Two employees did not have the CPR/FA training certificates available on file for review during the inspection
2023-07-21 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-21.
Based on the information gathered, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver did not serve the food on a plate or napkin in a sanitary manner.
2023-06-06 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-06-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One employee with "Inactive" background check status was confirmed present and was on the field trip with the children in care. This was corrected when the Background check for the employee was resubmitted during the inspection.
2022-09-01 · 746.701(1) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-22. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the incident report completed for the incident that occurred to a child in care was not completed properly when the information entered was incorrect.
2022-08-15 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-15. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
Although the operation has cribs available for infants to sleep in, they were obseved not being used and two infants ages 3 months old and one 6 months old were observed sleeping on the floor during the inspection.
2022-08-15 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-19. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
The completed admission information for one child was not available for review during the inspection.
2022-08-02 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-26. Correction verified: 2022-09-02.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined that self-control was not being maintained by a caregiver when interacting with children in care.
2022-06-09 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-06.
First aid certification for six employees were not available for review during the inspection.
2022-06-09 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-06.
Seven infants from Infant 1 classroom did not have their most current feeding instructions available for review.
2022-06-09 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
List of current employees was observed not being posted during the inspection walkthough; This was corrected when list of updated employees was updated and posted.
2022-06-09 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-06.
The medication administration traininng documentation for two employees are not available for reviewed.
2022-06-09 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-06.
Annual training documentation for three employees were not available for review during the inspection; One employee who was hired in January 2021 missing 13 hours of annual training; One employee who was hired in February 2021 missing 7 hours of annual training; One employee who was hired in 6/2/21 missing 18 hours of annual training. One employee who was hired in May 2021 did not have annual training documentation available for review.
2022-06-09 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-08.
Emergency Safety Drill documentation was reviewed showing Fire drill was last conducted in April 2022
2022-06-09 · 746.1301(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-06.
The transportation training documentation for the director and two employees were not available for review.
2022-06-09 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-06.
The director personnel file was observed missing the driver license; notarized affidavit One employee did not have proof of highschool diploma or equipvalency documentaton available for reivew.
2022-06-09 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-06.
CPR certification for six employees were not available for review during the inspection.
2022-01-25 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-08. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
The transportation training for one employee was not available to reviewed.
2022-01-25 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-22. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
The annual Fire Inspection Permit was observed expired during the inspection.
2022-01-25 · 746.3401(b) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-22. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
The annual Sanitation Inspection Permit was observed expired during the inspection.
2022-01-25 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-08. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
The medication administering for two employees were not available to review.
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