Acuarela Kidz Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Katy / Harris / 77449
Street address: 3111 Fry Rd Ste 100
Phone: (346) 600-2606
Capacity: 75
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 8, 2022
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 20, 2026.

The same records list 3 cited deficiencies dated January 29, 2025 to January 20, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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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 3 cited deficiencies for Acuarela Kidz Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 2 Medium).

Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-20.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	0
Medium	2
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

2026-01-20 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The fire marshal inspection document expired on 01/14/2026.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-25

2025-01-29 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

Children's Records - Health Statement

One child's record lacked the health statement from a health professional.

Correction date recorded: 2025-02-12

2025-01-29 · 746.501(a)(15) · Medium

Written Operational Policies - Water Activities

The parent handbook lacked a written water activity policy.

Correction date recorded: 2025-02-05

Full citation history from HHSC (21)

2026-01-20 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-25. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.
The fire marshal inspection document expired on 01/14/2026.
2025-01-29 · 746.501(a)(15) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-05. Correction verified: 2025-02-06.
The parent handbook lacked a written water activity policy.
2025-01-29 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-06.
One child's record lacked the health statement from a health professional.
2023-06-07 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
The fire extinguisher in the van had not been tagged and approved by the fire marshall.
2023-06-07 · 746.201(8) · Medium
Liability Insurance Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
The liability insurance information was not availbe for review. It expired 5/10/2023.
2023-02-23 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-09.
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required annual training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medications 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2023-02-23 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-13.
Four caregivers had not completed the required 16 hours of training within 90 days of hire.
2023-02-23 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-27. Correction verified: 2023-02-26.
The background check validation was last updated on 10/16/2022.
2023-01-30 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.
2022-08-30 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-13. Correction verified: 2022-09-13.
The annual fire inspection was due by 07/20/22. The inspection had not been conducted.
2022-02-25 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-02. Correction verified: 2022-02-28.
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, 2022, as required.
2021-11-29 · 746.207(a) · Medium High
AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-06.
There was no written documentation that the parents were notified that the operation did not have liability insurance.
2021-11-29 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-11-29.
A volunteer was seen to function in a caregiver role. The volunteer was unsupervised when she took children to the restroom and was in charge of the toddler classroom. The volunteer requires a background check to be submitted with FBI fingerprints.
2021-11-29 · 746.3805(c)(3) · Medium High
Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-06.
There was no medication record for medication administered to a child on September.
2021-11-29 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-13.
Three children's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.
2021-11-29 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-06.
There was no playground maintenance checklists available for review.
2021-11-29 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-06.
The children's records reviewed did not have the date of admission on it.
2021-11-29 · 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: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-05.
Two caregivers did not have the pediatric first aid completed priorto direct care of the children.
2021-11-29 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-06.
One child's record did not have the emergency contact on it.
2021-11-29 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-13.
The personnel records were incomplete. The records lacked affidavit, educational requirements, training, employee statement re: personnel and center policies, and orientation statement re: abuse/neglect training.
2021-10-20 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-20. Correction verified: 2021-10-20.
The results for a volunteer, who was present in direct care of the children, had not been received.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1385314

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.