The Kindness Academy

• Critical Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
  Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member did not initially wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-11.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-11.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
  Inspector's note: The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-13.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-02.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-02.
• Critical Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-02.
• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-10-09.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-20.
• Critical Written Operational Policies - Discipline
  Inspector's note: Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-20.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-11-20.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Licensed space was used like a storage area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-20.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  Inspector's note: The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-13.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-15.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-20.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Meals
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-20.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-20.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.