Best Kids Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Katy / Harris / 77450
Street address: 21915 Royal Montreal Dr
Phone: (832) 437-1777
Capacity: 216
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 21, 2010
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 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 12, 2026.

The same records list 26 cited deficiencies dated February 13, 2024 to December 9, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 7 High, 11 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 2 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 26 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 26 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 26 cited deficiencies for Best Kids Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 11 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 2 Low).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-12.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	7
Medium High	11
Medium	5
Medium Low	1
Low	2
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

2025-12-09 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-29

2025-12-09 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low

Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-29

2025-12-09 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

Annual Sanitation Inspection

A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-29

Full citation history from HHSC (34)

2025-12-09 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-14. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.
2025-12-09 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-23. Correction verified: 2025-12-23.
The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.
2025-12-09 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-29. Correction verified: 2025-12-10.
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.
2025-12-09 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-29. Correction verified: 2025-12-16.
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.
2025-12-09 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-29. Correction verified: 2025-12-16.
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.
2025-01-16 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.
2025-01-16 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.
2025-01-16 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-19. Correction verified: 2025-02-05.
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.
2025-01-16 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-29.
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
2025-01-16 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-20. Correction verified: 2025-01-24.
1 out of 10 children's files evalauted did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physican or the emergency care facility.
2025-01-16 · 746.605(4) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-29.
1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.
2025-01-16 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.
2025-01-16 · 746.605(12) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-29.
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
2025-01-16 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-02-05.
4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.
2025-01-03 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.
2025-01-03 · 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: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
2025-01-03 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
A caregiver did not know the age of the oldest child in care and did not have information to show the ages of the children.
2025-01-03 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
A caregiver did not know the number of children in care during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was a total of 14 children observed on the playground.
2025-01-03 · 746.1013(c) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.
2024-02-13 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-21.
1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.
2024-02-13 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-03-04.
3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
2024-02-13 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-16. Correction verified: 2024-02-16.
1 out of 4 children's files evaulated did not contain names and telephone numbers of other person's in which the child can be released too.
2024-02-13 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-16.
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.
2024-02-13 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-03-04.
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.
2024-02-13 · 746.901(7) · High
Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-16.
3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.
2024-02-13 · 746.901(8) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-02-21.
1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
2023-03-03 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-06.
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.
2023-03-03 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-07.
The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
2023-03-03 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A person was observed in a classroom with 8 children, ages 1yr. to 2yr. providing direct care. The person does not have an initial background check submission on file. Note: The person in charge asked the person leave the operation during the inspection.
2023-03-03 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.
2023-03-03 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-03-06.
A caregiver responsible for a group of 8 children ages 3y to 4y did not know state the correct number children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 9 children currently present. A caregiver responsible for a group of 11 children ages 4y to 5y did not know state the correct number of children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 12 children currently present.
2022-03-15 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-15. Correction verified: 2022-02-25.
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, as required.
2022-03-03 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-24. Correction verified: 2022-03-25.
The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.
2022-03-03 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=666689

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.