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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 2, 2026.
The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated November 11, 2023 to August 19, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 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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Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for Kingwood KinderCare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-02.
HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight
Citations
High
5
Medium High
3
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.
Three transportation vehicles observed did not have a complete first-aid kit available. The first aid kit observed did not include antiseptic solution, a thermometer, tweezers, and a guide to first aid and emergency care. The transportation vehicles were utilized during AM…
The transportation driver did not utilize the list of children to conduct a name to face check to ensure all children were dropped off to their designated location. Although, there was a list of children on the transportation vehicle, the driver did not follow the policy, which…
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support children under 3 years of age were allowed to play with Water Beads while engaging in a sensory activity.
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Three transportation vehicles observed did not have a complete first-aid kit available. The first aid kit observed did not include antiseptic solution, a thermometer, tweezers, and a guide to first aid and emergency care. The transportation vehicles were utilized during AM transportation services. The operation Director was able to obtain additional supplies from the office in order to add to the transportation vehicles.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-11. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.
The transportation driver did not utilize the list of children to conduct a name to face check to ensure all children were dropped off to their designated location. Although, there was a list of children on the transportation vehicle, the driver did not follow the policy, which resulted in a child being dropped off at an incorrect location/school.
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-30. Correction verified: 2024-07-26.
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support children under 3 years of age were allowed to play with Water Beads while engaging in a sensory activity.
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the 3-year-old classroom, a caregiver's backpack purse was on the observed on the table assessible to children. The caregiver was informed of the deficiency. Corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed their purse and placed it out of reach of the children.
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: 2024-04-30. Correction verified: 2024-05-15.
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, a child had not been properly supervised. A child was able to leave their classroom, walked down the hallway then out of the building without the caregiver(s) knowledge.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-29. Correction verified: 2024-05-15.
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, the facility failed to report they discovered a child had razor blades in their possession and passed them out to other children.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-08. Correction verified: 2024-01-08.
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the operation failed to contact the parent of a child who became ill while in care prior to be transported to their elementary school.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=287940
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