Kiddies Excel Academy

3330 S DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE D, Houston, TX 77082 · Harris County

32cited violations

8serious

9inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 85
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Shelia Chaptmon
Phone: (281) 497-0231
Regulated since: Apr 3, 2012
HHSC IDs: Operation 941470 · number 1375907
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 11
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 3
Other 7

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	7	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2025	13	6	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (3)
2024	8	0	Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3)
2022	4	1	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Of the 6 staff records reviewed, 5 staff including the director did not have the preemployment affidavit completed and on file for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
- Food & allergies
  The food served was not reflective of the posted menu. The menu stated, breaded chicked, ground beef, apples According to staff, children were served chicken sandwiches, corn, and fruit.
  
  HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
- Safety & premises
  The playground was not observed to be maintained. Pieces of plastic, styrofoam cups, paper, torn rugs and fabric was on the playgroud. There was an unknow wire on the groud, leading away from the playground. A slide was observed to be cracked, Two basketball goals were lying on the groud, surrounded by trash. Several children were observed to be lying on torn/broken nap cots.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
- Safety & premises
  In the infant and toddler rooms, caregivers personal bags, were observed to be within reach of children.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
- Other
  A slide was observed on the playground with no loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(b) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last available inspection was dated 10/2024
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
- Safety & premises
  The fire alarm system sounded multiple times on and off during the inspection. There a notice on the alarm box that stated " trouble smoke". Last doucmented inspection from the alarm company was dated 11/15/2024. NOTE: According to director the alarm will sound when it is windy.
  
  HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Based on the information sent to licensing via text from reporter incident report was not shared with parent of their child who had a cut on the lips and a bump on the back of his head.
  
  HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There was a hole on the wall in the indoor play area. Pictures were taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Doctors information was missing on fiile for one file checked.
  
  HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Emergency Medical Authorization was missing on one file checked.
  
  HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
- Other
  Date of admission was missing on file for one file checked.
  
  HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  It is observed that the operation has not back background check fees of $4.
  
  HHSC 745.509 — Licensed Operations Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
- Staff background & training
  There was no acknowledgement that one staff received any orientation.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was no List of children just brought into the Center by the caregiver who brought them from Elementary school.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Fire extinguisher in the van used for transportation was not mounted.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was no first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
- Other
  One out of four children files checked did not have any physician information.
  
  HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One out of four children file did not have Emergency Medical Authorization information.
  
  HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  One staff file did not have any acknowledgment that she received any Policies.
  
  HHSC 746.901(7)(A) — Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
HHSC inspection history
May 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Annual training hours was missing for one staff who is currently out of the country.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-17. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
- Other
  Two infant feeding sheets were not updated.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
- Records & paperwork
  Health statement was missing on three out of eight files checked.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
- Illness & medication
  Immunization record was missing on file for one out of eight files checked.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
- Other
  Special needs information was missing on file for five out of eight files checked.
  
  HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
- Other
  School age information was missing on file for three out of eight files checked.
  
  HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
- Records & paperwork
  Date of employment was missing on file for one out of four files checked.
  
  HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
- Safety & premises
  A copy of drivers's license was missing on one out of four files checked.
  
  HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
HHSC inspection history
May 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A two dollars background check fees has not been paid.
  
  HHSC 745.509 — Licensed Operations Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
- Staff background & training
  Two out of four staff files checked did not have current first aid and CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
- Safety & premises
  One out of eight children records checked did not have doctor's information, Emergency medical authorization, two records did not have special needs information, one record did not have school age information and one record did not have health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Kiddies Excel Academy, 3330 S DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE D, Houston, TX 77082-5554 (operation ID 941470, operation number 1375907), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.