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Kiddies Excel Academy
Licensed child care center
3330 S Dairy Ashford Rd Ste D
Houston, TX 77082
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Record Period
- 2022–2026
- Source Documents
- 10
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 9 licensing visits from February 2022 to March 2026, HHSC cited 32 deficiencies at Kiddies Excel Academy; 32 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 9
- 2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
- Deficiencies
- 32
- Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
- Corrected
- 32
- Of 32 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
- Investigations
- 1
- Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them
Deficiencies by Year
- Deficiencies
- Of which, high risk
* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Deficiencies | Of which, high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 13 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
What the Record Shows
- 32 of 32 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.
- 1 visit in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- The latest inspection, March 19, 2026, recorded 7 deficiencies (most serious: High risk).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Kiddies Excel Academy
- Address
- 3330 S Dairy Ashford Rd Ste D, Houston, TX 77082
- Operation Number
- TX-1375907
- License Type
- Licensed child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 85 children
- Permit
- Full Permit
- 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
7 deficiencies
- 746.1105(4)Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)Low riskCorrected Mar 19, 2026
- 746.5315Smoke-Detection System TestedMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 20, 2026
- 746.3313(1)Daily Menus - Record Comparable SubstitutionsMedium riskCorrected Mar 19, 2026
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 19, 2026
- 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Apr 10, 2026
- 746.4901(b)Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depthMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 2, 2026
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 26, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905088246
- 2025
Assessment
1 deficiency
- 746.707Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentMedium riskCorrected Sep 18, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251786
- 2025
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905088245
- 2025
Investigation
3 deficiencies
- 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh riskCorrected Sep 4, 2025
- 746.605(3)Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionMedium-low riskCorrected Sep 4, 2025
- 746.605(10)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Sep 4, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905215392
- 2025
Inspection
8 deficiencies
- 746.605(10)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Apr 24, 2025
- 746.5617(a)(1)Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Apr 23, 2025
- 745.509Licensed Operations Required FeesHigh riskCorrected Apr 25, 2025
- 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh riskCorrected Apr 24, 2025
- 746.5617(a)(6)Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitHigh riskCorrected Apr 24, 2025
- 746.901(7)(A)Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policiesMedium riskCorrected Apr 24, 2025
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 24, 2025
- 746.5617(a)(5)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherHigh riskCorrected Apr 24, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905088244
- 2024
Inspection
8 deficiencies
- 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected May 13, 2024
- 746.605(13)Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementMedium-high riskCorrected May 13, 2024
- 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected May 13, 2024
- 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Jun 17, 2024
- 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected May 13, 2024
- 746.901(1)Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentMedium-low riskCorrected May 13, 2024
- 746.901(9)Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's LicenseMedium riskCorrected May 13, 2024
- 746.605(14)Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age ChildMedium riskCorrected May 13, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905088243
- 2023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905088242
- 2022
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Jun 17, 2022
- 746.603(a)Children's Records MaintainedMedium riskCorrected Jun 17, 2022
- 745.509Licensed Operations Required FeesHigh riskCorrected Jun 13, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905088241
- 2022
Assessment
1 deficiency
- 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Mar 1, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251785
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
Licensed Operations Required Fees, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 745.509 in June 2022 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Licensed Operations Required Fees. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222223242525252526745.509 across all 9 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407 in August 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222223242525252526746.3407 across all 9 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Required Admission Information - Physician Information, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(10) in April 2025 and August 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Physician Information. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222223242525252526746.605(10) across all 9 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Citation 746.605(11), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(11) in April 2025 and August 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222223242525252526746.605(11) across all 9 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 745.509 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Licensed Operations Required Fees: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
- 02
What changed after 746.3407 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 03
What changed after 746.605(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Required Admission Information - Physician Information: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 04
What changed after 746.605(11) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.605(11): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
- 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 · 1375907
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 · 905251785
Visit Feb 25, 2022 · 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 · 905088241
Visit Jun 9, 2022 · 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 · 905088242
Visit May 23, 2023 · 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 · 905088243
Visit May 8, 2024 · 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 · 905088244
Visit Apr 17, 2025 · 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 · 905215392
Visit Aug 25, 2025 · 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 · 905088245
Visit Aug 28, 2025 · 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 · 905251786
Visit Sep 11, 2025 · 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 · 905088246
Visit Mar 19, 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.
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