No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Global Kiddos Academy
5412 Gessner Rd, Houston
Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Transportation to/from School
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2025
- Phone
- 3322385189
- Website
- www.globalkiddosacademy.info
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
12High risk
28Medium-high risk
14Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
18Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jun 3, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
- Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Inspector's note: The infant area does not have a rocking chair. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-12. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: The exit to the outside fence does not latch. This poses a risk to children's safety due to anyone being able to open the exit gate. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-12. - Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Inspector's note: The infant area does not have a hand washing sink. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-12. - Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-10.
May 21, 2026 · Inspection
17 deficiencies cited
- Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Inspector's note: Two caregivers do not have current CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-22. - Non-critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Inspector's note: The outdoor area/playground does not have two exits. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-04. - Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Inspector's note: The toddler caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-21. - Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Inspector's note: Staff was observed diapering and children did not wash their hands after diapering. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-21. - Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-21. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: One caregiver does not have 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-04. - Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Inspector's note: There are children's files that are missing physician information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-22. - Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
Inspector's note: The infant classroom does not have proper storage for the children's belongings. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-26. - Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Inspector's note: There are children's admission forms without medical authorization. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-21. - Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Inspector's note: There is not a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area of the toddler area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-04. - Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Inspector's note: The hand washing sink in the infant classroom was not working. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-26. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: Two caregivers do not have current first aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-22. - Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Inspector's note: The operation has one sink in the infant classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-26. - Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Inspector's note: The fence that encloses the playground area is damaged, exposing sharp materials to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-28. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: The operation has concrete flooring with exposed screws, several holes and is not clean. The flooring poses fall/tripping hazards and safety risks to children and staff. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-22. - Critical Handwashing Procedures
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed not washing their hands or the children hands with soap and water after diapering. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-21. - Critical Documentation of Fire Inspection
Inspector's note: Documentation of the fire inspection report was not readily available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-22.
May 6, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Inspector's note: An infant was observed asleep in a crib without a sheet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-06.
Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
- Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Inspector's note: I observed bottles in cribs with children and children sleeping with training cups. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Inspector's note: I observed cribs that had unfitted sheets on the mattresses. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Inspector's note: I observed a knife accessible to children during the walk through of the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Inspector's note: I observed a animal lanyard attached to a pacifier. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-23. - Critical Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Inspector's note: I observe blankets in the cribs with children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-23.
Apr 14, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Designating Director
Inspector's note: The operation has not designated a qualifying director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-28.
Apr 13, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Complying with Laws and Rules
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to support that the permit holder submitted a false document of pest services. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-21.
Apr 10, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to support children were served ramen noodles. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-05.
Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 26, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: Insects were observed crawling on the wall of the girls restroom. There were also kitchen utensils stored on the sink of the girls restroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-05.
Jan 20, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Report Number of Employees
Inspector's note: The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased working in 2025. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-01-20.
Oct 1, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 24, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: This standard will remain pending. Final notification will be sent at a later date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-08.
Aug 18, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
- Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: The permit holder submitted a caregiver's annual hours and there were 18 of the 24 hours completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-05. - Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Inspector's note: One child did not have an address on file for the medical facility they are to be transported during an emergency. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-20. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: A caregiver did not have a completed personnel file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-20.
Feb 6, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Inspector's note: There were 3 ant beds in the outside/playground area. The director treated the ant beds with insect spray. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
Inspector's note: The infant classroom does not have storage, such as cubicles or shelves, for the children's belongings. The children's bags are placed on a table. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-12.
Dec 2, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Nov 6, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
- Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: One child's file does not have a copy of immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-13. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Inspector's note: A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired CPR certification. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-27. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Inspector's note: A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired first aid certification. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-27.
Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-03. - Critical Smoke-Detection System
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a smoke detection system. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-03.
Aug 9, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
- Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Inspector's note: The director of the operation was counted in the child/caregiver ratio in the school age classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-09. - Critical Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-16. - Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Inspector's note: The operation has not checked the fire extinguishers monthly per the minimum standards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-12. - Critical Smoke-Detection System
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a smoke detection system. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
Jun 11, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: There is one caregiver counted in ratio with a pending background check. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Inspector's note: An 8 year old in care was watching videos on a cell phone. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
May 29, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
May 10, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
- Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Inspector's note: Two children's admission forms did not have the Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-22. - Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Inspector's note: The director was not ensuring that the operation was compliant with minimum standards when the director was working in the role as caregiver and not overseeing director responsibilities. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-10. - Non-critical Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Inspector's note: Two children's admission forms did not have a health statement from a health care professional. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-22. - Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Inspector's note: I reviewed 4 children's files, none of the files had immunization records to review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
Feb 26, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: There is a hole on the playground of the child care center that renders a tripping and/or falling hazard for children. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by filling the hole. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-01. - Non-critical Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area - Plan if Licensed Prior to Sept.1, 2003
Inspector's note: The toddler classroom does not have a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by placing a portable sink by the diaper changing station. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.