2026-07-31 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The urinal in the boys restroom was not functional.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-14
Kindercity
Licensed Center
View the official HHSC recordOfficial HHSC provider profile
Report an issue with this page · Corrections and removal process
Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Houston / Harris / 77063
- Street address
- 3750 S Gessner Rd
- Phone
- (713) 334-4448
- Capacity
- 81
- 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
- March 14, 2008
- 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.
Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies
State records list 18 cited deficiencies dated August 12, 2024 to July 31, 2026 (3 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
- High risk · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible (746.2426(a)(2))
Cited May 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: May 22, 2026; correction verified June 4, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child was found asleep in a restrictive device. - High risk · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation (745.641)
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 12, 2024; correction verified August 21, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver was alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to them. The caregiver’s background check was inactive, and the operation had not received notification from CBCU that the caregiver was eligible to be present. - High risk · Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling (746.2805(3))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 12, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024).
What the record describes: A caregiver was observed grabbing a child. - Medium High risk · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment (746.3407)
Cited July 31, 2026 (correction date recorded: August 14, 2026; correction verified September 4, 2026).
What the record describes: The urinal in the boys’ restroom was not working. - Medium High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages (746.1205(a)(3))
Cited May 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: May 22, 2026; correction verified June 4, 2026).
What the record describes: A caregiver in the infant room could not answer questions about the age range of the children in care. - Medium High risk · Adequate Lighting During Naptime (746.2911)
Cited April 1, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 1, 2026; correction verified April 28, 2026).
What the record describes: The infant room was not properly lit when the inspector entered. - Medium High risk · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident (746.5607(b))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 19, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024).
What the record describes: Car seats in the van had expired, with labels stating they should not be used after 2018 and 2020. - Medium High risk · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering (746.3417(3))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 16, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after a diaper change. - Medium High risk · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child (746.3415(4))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 16, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper. - Medium High risk · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt (746.4907(b))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 19, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Outdoor play equipment had loose rubber pieces used as surfacing over concrete. - Medium High risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) (746.4813(a))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 16, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The space around a merry-go-cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet was required. - Medium risk · Block certification training include hours and topics (746.1319(b))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 19, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The director’s training certificates did not list the specific dates when each training topic was covered. - Medium risk · Children's Records - Admission Information (746.603(a)(2))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 16, 2024; correction verified August 16, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child in care did not have a complete file available for review. - Medium risk · Children's Records - Immunizations (746.603(a)(4))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 19, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024).
What the record describes: An immunization record was missing from 1 of the 4 children’s files reviewed. - Medium risk · Required Personnel Records (746.901)
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 16, 2024; correction verified August 23, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An employee’s file was not available for review when requested. - Medium risk · Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License (746.901(9))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 16, 2024; correction verified August 20, 2024).
What the record describes: The daycare driver’s license had expired. The provider did not have documentation of a current driver’s license on file. - Medium Low risk · Report Number of Employees (746.303(b))
Cited January 16, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 21, 2025; correction verified January 23, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation had not reported to CCR, within the required timeframe, the number of employees who stopped working at the center in 2024. - Low risk · Training Criteria - Training for employees of child care center only (746.1317(a)(6)(C))
Cited August 12, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 3, 2024; correction verified August 30, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The center director provided training to staff when the center had been assessed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
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.
View the official state record · Report an issue with this page
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 18 cited deficiencies for Kindercity in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-31.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 1 |
| 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
2026-05-22 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Child was found sound asleep in a restrictive device.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-22
2026-05-22 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregiver in the infant room was not able to respond to qestions about the age range of children in care.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-22
Full citation history from HHSC (46)
2026-07-31 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-14. Correction verified: 2026-09-04.
The urinal in the boys restroom was not functional.
2026-05-22 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-06-04.
Caregiver in the infant room was not able to respond to qestions about the age range of children in care.
2026-05-22 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-06-04.
Child was found sound asleep in a restrictive device.
2026-04-01 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-01. Correction verified: 2026-04-28.
Infant room was not properly lit upon entering.
2025-01-16 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-21. Correction verified: 2025-01-23.
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
2024-08-12 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
1 employee's file was not available for review upon request.
2024-08-12 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-16.
A child in care did not have a complete file available for review.
2024-08-12 · 746.4813(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required.
2024-08-12 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-19. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
2024-08-12 · 746.1317(a)(6)(C) · Low
Training Criteria - Training for employees of child care center only
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-03. Correction verified: 2024-08-30.
The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.
2024-08-12 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection.
2024-08-12 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-19. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020.
2024-08-12 · 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: 2024-08-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-21.
A caregiver was observed alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to the children. The caregivers background check is inactive and the operation has not received an eliglibty notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
2024-08-12 · 746.4907(b) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-19. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete.
2024-08-12 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing.
2024-08-12 · 746.1319(b) · Medium
Block certification training include hours and topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-19. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered.
2024-08-12 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
The daycare driver's driver's license has expired. The provider did not have documentation showing a current driver's license was on file during the inspection.
2024-08-12 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection.
2023-08-31 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.
2023-08-31 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-05.
1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record.
2023-08-31 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.
2023-08-31 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.
2023-08-31 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility.
2023-08-31 · 746.4907(b) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete.
2023-05-10 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-10. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection.
2023-05-10 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-10. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
During the follow up inspection another child was observed sitting in a high chair. It was stated by a caregiver that the child was in the high chair because they were running around and taking a long time to eat.
2023-05-10 · 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: 2023-05-10. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom.
2023-04-26 · 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: 2023-04-26. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
During the inspection a caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with direct access to children. The operation has not received an elgiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver was allowed to be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection and another qualified caregiver was moved nto the infant room.
2023-04-26 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-26. Correction verified: 2023-05-10.
During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a high chair while playing on a tablet. When a caregiver was asked why the child was in the highchair it was stated because the child was special needs and would not stop running around. Note: It was discussed that no child can be confined to any type of restrictive device as a for of discipline.
2023-04-26 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.
2023-04-26 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-26. Correction verified: 2023-05-10.
A child was observed during snap time using a tablet. Note: This was discussed with the provider during the inspecdtion that screen time cannot be used during meals, snacks or naptime. It was suggested that tablets only be used during planned activities.
2023-04-18 · 746.705 · Low
Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a staff person from the operation did not sign the incident report for a child that was injured while in care.
2023-04-18 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.
2023-04-18 · 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: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children.
2023-04-18 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident report for a child who was injured was not shared with the parent.
2023-04-18 · 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: 2023-04-26. Correction verified: 2023-05-10.
Children were observed climbing on top of chairs and running around the classroom during the inspection. A child also walked out of the classroom and the caregiver closed the classroom door. When opening the classroom door the child was observed walking back from to the classroom with no supervision.
2022-09-26 · 746.2505(4)(A) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Sippy cups iin the toddler room were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the sippy cups.
2022-09-26 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The playground was observed having hazards( trash) throughout the playground accessible to children as they play. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removiing the trash from the playground.
2022-09-26 · 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: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver with conditions on background was observed caring for a group of children alone in the classroom. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver arrived to work in the classroom with the caregiver.
2022-09-26 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.
2022-09-26 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-10. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
The safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was observed not properly working during the inspection.
2022-09-26 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver was observed not washing toddler hands after changing diaper. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed washing the child's hands.
2022-03-10 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-11. Correction verified: 2022-03-10.
An employee no longer associated with the operation had not been inactivated within the required time frame.
2022-03-01 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-05. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
The caregiver in charge of a group of children did not intervene when the children were utilizing a stack of sleeping equipment as a form of an activity. The caregiver did not intervene when the children fell from the jumping off the stack of sleeping equipment, subsequently obtaining an injury. The caregiver did not intervene appropriately when the children fell off the stack of sleeping equipment. The children walked towards the caregiver.
2022-03-01 · 746.2201(a) · Medium
Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-12. Correction verified: 2022-04-12.
The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.
2021-12-20 · 746.2803(4)(C) · Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-18. Correction verified: 2021-12-22.
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=323384
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.