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Licensed Center · Texas

Kindercity

3750 S Gessner Rd, Houston

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
81
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Mar 14, 2008
Phone
7133344448

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

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.

13High risk
15Medium-high risk
16Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
2Low risk
21Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 31, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: The urinal in the boys restroom was not functional. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 22, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical 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
    Inspector's note: Child was found sound asleep in a restrictive device. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-22.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
    Inspector's note: Caregiver in the infant room was not able to respond to qestions about the age range of children in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-22.
May 12, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 1, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
    Inspector's note: Infant room was not properly lit upon entering. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-01.
Mar 23, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 5, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 5, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 16, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-21.
Aug 23, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 12, 2024 · Inspection
13 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
    Inspector's note: Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-19.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: 1 employee's file was not available for review upon request. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
  • Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
    Inspector's note: Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-19.
  • Non-critical Block certification training include hours and topics
    Inspector's note: Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-19.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
    Inspector's note: The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: A child in care did not have a complete file available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-12.
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
    Inspector's note: A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
  • Non-critical Training Criteria - Training for employees of child care center only
    Inspector's note: The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-09-03.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-19.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-12.
  • Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
    Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
Jul 25, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 31, 2023 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
    Inspector's note: 2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
    Inspector's note: 6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
    Inspector's note: Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
    Inspector's note: 3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 23, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 10, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-10.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-10.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-10.
Apr 26, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-26.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-26.
  • Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-26.
Apr 18, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-16.
  • Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-06-16.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-26.
  • Non-critical Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-16.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-16.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.