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Global Kiddos Academy
Licensed child care center
4310 Lockwood Dr
Houston, TX 77026
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Record Period
- 2026–2026
- Source Documents
- 7
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 6 licensing visits from April 2026 to October 2026, HHSC cited 22 deficiencies at Global Kiddos Academy; 22 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 6
- 2026–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
- Deficiencies
- 22
- Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
- Corrected
- 22
- Of 22 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
- Investigations
- 0
- Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them
What the Record Shows
- 22 of 22 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
- HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- No investigation appears in this window. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- The latest inspection, October 6, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Global Kiddos Academy
- Address
- 4310 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026
- Operation Number
- TX-1832475
- License Type
- Licensed child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 29 children
- Permit
- Initial
- Ages Served
- infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Conditions on Permit
- Yes
- Record Window
- November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189429
- 2026
Inspection
9 deficiencies
- 746.4419Toilets, Sinks and Fountains Used Safely and IndependentlyMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 30, 2026
- 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Sep 23, 2026
- 746.5305Mounting of Fire ExtinguishersMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 23, 2026
- 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Sep 25, 2026
- 746.2507(1)Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor PlayMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 25, 2026
- 746.3501(2)Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual ClothsMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 25, 2026
- 746.4309Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates LockedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 1, 2026
- 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 23, 2026
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 30, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189428
- 2026
Inspection
8 deficiencies
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 22, 2026
- 746.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 15, 2026
- 746.401(2)Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium riskCorrected Sep 8, 2026
- 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Sep 11, 2026
- 746.2209Posting of Activity PlanMedium riskCorrected Sep 9, 2026
- 746.4309Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates LockedMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 22, 2026
- 746.4403(a)Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing AreaMedium riskCorrected Sep 11, 2026
- 746.1013(a)(3)Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All RecordsMedium riskCorrected Sep 8, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189427
- 2026
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.4305Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 18, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189426
- 2026
Assessment
1 deficiency
- 745.8605Recommend or impose an enforcement actionHigh riskCorrected Apr 30, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905255245
- 2026
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.2405(5)Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of ToysMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 14, 2026
- 746.4305Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 21, 2026
- 746.4003(a)First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitMedium riskCorrected Apr 14, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905189425
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Citation 746.2421(a), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2421(a) in September 2026 and September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
262626262626746.2421(a) across all 6 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.3701 in September 2026 and September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
262626262626746.3701 across all 6 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.4305 in April 2026 and July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
262626262626746.4305 across all 6 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.4309 in September 2026 and September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
262626262626746.4309 across all 6 visits, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after 746.2421(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2421(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 02
What changed after 746.3701 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 03
What changed after 746.4305 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 04
What changed after 746.4309 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 05
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
- 06
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.
- Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1832475
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189425
Visit Apr 7, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905255245
Visit Apr 30, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189426
Visit Jul 21, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189427
Visit Sep 8, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189428
Visit Sep 23, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905189429
Visit Oct 6, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026
- This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
- Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
- HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Inspector narratives
- Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
- Enforcement actions
- HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- Complaints not investigated
- Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
- Staff qualifications and turnover
- Not part of the published licensing record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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