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State records list 44 cited deficiencies dated December 21, 2023 to January 28, 2026 (10 High, 19 Medium High, 12 Medium, 3 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 8 corrected at inspection, 36 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 44 cited deficiencies for Kent International Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 19 Medium High, 12 Medium, 3 Medium Low).
Records list 20 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-10.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 10 |
| Medium High | 19 |
| Medium | 12 |
| Medium Low | 3 |
| 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.
2026-01-28 · 746.4601(5) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
A play structure on the playground was observed to have the rail road ties that were anchored on one side sticking up and were not flush with the metal beam and the other side did not have the anchors at all. Noted: the anchors that were present were hammered down to be flush…
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-04
2026-01-28 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
The reviewed operational policies were found to be missing items, such as, Suspension and expulsion of children, Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity…
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-11
2026-01-28 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
A slide structure with a platform of 27 inches was observed to not have the required six inches of loose-fill installed around the structure.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-11
2026-01-28 · 746.2909(1) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was observed to be sleeping in front of an exterior exit door. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the child's mat was moved away from the door.
2026-01-28 · 746.401(7) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The licensing Parent Notification Poster, was not posted. Noted: this was corrected when the poster was provided to the operation and was printed and posted on the parent bulletin board in the lobby area.
2026-01-28 · 746.401(5) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Current activity plans were not posted in two of the three classrooms. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the current lesson plans were posted.
2026-01-28 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-11. Correction verified: 2026-02-06.
A slide structure with a platform of 27 inches was observed to not have the required six inches of loose-fill installed around the structure.
2026-01-28 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-11. Correction verified: 2026-02-11.
The reviewed operational policies were found to be missing items, such as, Suspension and expulsion of children, Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F, Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5, Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center, Instructions on how a parent may access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, information regarding Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect, (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect, and (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202, information regarding area being a gang-free zone.
2026-01-28 · 746.4601(5) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-04. Correction verified: 2026-02-04.
A play structure on the playground was observed to have the rail road ties that were anchored on one side sticking up and were not flush with the metal beam and the other side did not have the anchors at all. Noted: the anchors that were present were hammered down to be flush with the beam.
2025-10-08 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-22. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
One caregiver, who has been employed over 90 days, did not have current First Aid Certification.
2025-10-08 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was not a current Form 2885 signed and avilalble for review. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the CPSC website was reviewed and form 2885 was signed and posted.
2025-10-08 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-22. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
The director did not have a current First Aid and CPR certification available for review. The certificate that was available was expired as of July 29, 2025.
2025-10-08 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-22. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
Three fire extinguisher's tags indicated that they had last been serviced August 2024.
2025-10-08 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
One of the six children's files did not have a parent or physician siged health statement availalbe for review.
2025-10-08 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Per the health and safety audit, the director's training was reviewed and there was no training certificate available for review in the required topic: Medication Administration. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the Medication Administration training for the current training year was used to cover the missing training in the evaluated year.
2025-01-08 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-23. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
An infant was sitting in a highchair without safety straps fastened.
2024-09-10 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-10. Correction verified: 2024-09-13.
Recite: A caregiver was observed using her cell phone while caring for two children.
2024-09-10 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-10. Correction verified: 2024-09-13.
An infant under 12 months was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a blanket. Noted: The blanket was removed during the inspection.
2024-08-26 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-10.
A caregiver was observed seated using her cell phone while the group was outside on the playground.
2024-08-26 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was food stored in the refrigerator uncovered. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the food was disposed of.
2024-08-26 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-30. Correction verified: 2024-09-03.
One staff file reviewed did not have a copy of their photo ID in the file.
2024-08-26 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-30. Correction verified: 2024-09-03.
One caregiver present did not have her notarized employment affidavit.
2024-08-22 · 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: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: 2024-09-24.
It was determined that an individual was present at the operation with children that did not have an active background check.
2024-08-07 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the pre-k classroom there was water conditioner liquid and cleaning supplies that were accessible to children.
2024-08-07 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One caregiver did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The caregiver had 22 hours of training. *A training certificate for two hours in communicable diseases from the current training year was added to make up for the missing 2 hours.
2024-08-07 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-14.
One caregiver did not have required training in food allergies and Communicable diseases. *A training certificate in communicable diseases from the current training year was added to the previous training year to cover the topic.
2024-08-07 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-15.
One caregiver present did not have her notarized employment affidavit.
2024-03-25 · 746.3301(d) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-15. Correction verified: 2024-05-29.
During the investigation process it was determined that lunch is being served passed three hours from the first meal/snack being served.
2024-03-25 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-15. Correction verified: 2024-05-29.
An infant age child (0-17 months) was being combined with children ranging in age from 2-5 years of age.
2024-03-25 · 746.2505(1) · Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-15. Correction verified: 2024-05-29.
Furniture in the toddler age room (18-24) was observed to not be age appropriate for the children.
2024-03-25 · 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: 2024-05-15. Correction verified: 2024-05-29.
Two individuals were able to be counted in ratio before receiving background check results.
2024-01-25 · 746.1401(c) · Medium
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in ratio
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-25. Correction verified: 2024-01-30.
An individual who has a background check of a volunteer was observed to be in a classroom alone with children. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the volunteer was removed from the room.
2024-01-25 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-25. Correction verified: 2024-01-30.
An infant was observed to be laid down into a crib with an additional mattress added. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the second mattress was removed from the crib.
2024-01-10 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-01-22.
The operation has not been completing a monthing inspections of the building and grounds.
2024-01-10 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-01-30.
The fence sourrounding the outdoor play area was observed to have areas that a child could push through to get to the other side.
2024-01-10 · 746.5202(4) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-24. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
The emergency prepardenss plan did not include information on how care will continue in the even of an evacuation/relocation.
2024-01-10 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-01-30.
The fence on the outdoor space was observed to have holes and metal extending out posing a risk of entrapment and puncturing.
2024-01-10 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-01-22.
Two infant aged children were left in a room unattended.
2024-01-10 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-24. Correction verified: 2024-01-24.
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
2024-01-10 · 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: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-01-22.
A person present at the operation did not have an active background check.
2024-01-10 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-01-11.
The drills did not include necasssary information such as the time of the drill and the length of evacuation.
2024-01-08 · 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: 2024-01-08. Correction verified: 2024-01-10.
A person present at the operation did not have an active background check.
2023-12-21 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-08.
Supervision was compromised when a child was able to leave the operation's premises unnoticed.
2023-12-21 · 746.1013(a) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-08.
Through the investigation process it was determined that the person left in charge, in the director's absence, was not qualified as she did not have a current and clear background check.
2023-12-21 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-08.
Neglectful supervision occurred when a child was able get 3/4 of a mile away from the operation unnoticed for a minimum of 20 minutes. The child was found by a passerby unharmed.
2023-12-21 · 746.1401(c) · Medium
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in ratio
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-08.
It was determined in the investigation process that an individual with a volunteer background check clearance, was left unsupervised with a group of children.
2023-12-21 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-04. Correction verified: 2024-03-08.
An incident report was not written for an incident in which a child was able to leave the operation for a minimum of 20 minutes.
2023-05-25 · 746.3505(c) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During diapering, a caregiver was observed to not change gloves before initiating a diaper change of another child. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver removed her gloves and washed her hands before the next change.
2023-05-25 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash the child's hands.
2023-05-25 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver was observed utilizing the handwashing sink to rinse bottles. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was given information on why the handwashing sink cannot be used for cleaning bottles.
2023-02-02 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-10. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
Caregiver stated that children age 12m- 2 years, who are all walking, are sleeping in cribs.
2023-01-19 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
Two of the eight files observed did not include a health care provider statement, past the 12 months after the enrollment date.
2023-01-19 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
Three of the eight children's files viewed did not include the required phone number or address for the emergency contact.
2023-01-19 · 746.2205(a)(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-23. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
Activity plans for the month were not posted.
2023-01-19 · 746.301(2) · Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-19. Correction verified: 2023-01-19.
The classrooms being utilized were changed to accommodate different age groups before notifying licensing.
2023-01-19 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
The bottles and cups observed were labeled with only the child's first name or not labeled at all. Did not include the required first name and last initial.
2023-01-19 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-19. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
A child was left alone in a classroom, when the caregiver left the room to open the door to allow inspectors in to the building.
2023-01-19 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-01-31.
A current Fire inspection was unable to be provided for review.
2023-01-19 · 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: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
The current employee list was not posted. Noted: This was corrected when a list was typed and posted on the parent board.
2023-01-19 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-19. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
Spray bottles were observed to be on the changing table accessible to children. In the children's bathroom, a cabinet was not utilizing the installed safety locks, leaving the cleaning supplies stored in cabinet to be accessible to children. Noted: this was made complaint during inspection when the cabinet was locked and the spray bottles were moved to a higher cabinet.
2023-01-19 · 746.2409(a)(10) · Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-23. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
The cribs were observed to not have labels or a system to identify the crib to the child that uses that crib.
2022-08-17 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-19. Correction verified: 2022-08-17.
There were items in the first aid kit that were missing. The items that were missing were: Thermometer Gloves
2022-01-04 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-31. Correction verified: 2022-01-14.
There were two caregivers at the operation that did not have their CPR and First Aid certification available for review.
2021-11-22 · 746.3701(9) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The television in the Preschool room is not anchored to the shelf that it is set up. The operation corrected this at inspection when the television was removed form the classroom.
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