Southmore Kiddie Kollege
3201 SOUTHMORE BLVD, Houston, TX 77004 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Pearl Black
- Phone
- (713) 523-7537
- Regulated since
- Jun 12, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 285677 · number 855517
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2024 | 15 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (3), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (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
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Aug 7, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was no transportation safety training certificate available for review for one of three drivers.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The gas inspection was observed expired, last dated 12/2/2022 during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Other
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Dec 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify licensing in writing before adding new play equipment and structures to outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-16.
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Safety & premises
A bag of potting soil was observed in infant outdoor play area accessible to children. This was corrected durig the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the potting soil from the play area.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Safety & premises
Use zone was observed not extending six feet in all directions and overlapping other use zones for multiple stationary equipment added to outdoor play space.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher in transportation van was observed last serviced 11/2022.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Other Serious
The child safety alarm was observed not working during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two bottles were observed in refrigerator not labeled in the infant room during inspection. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed throwing the bottles in the trash can.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-07.
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Other
A electrical outlet in the toddler 1 room was observed uncovered accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed covering the outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no admission form for a ten year old child observed present at the operation during the inspection sitting and eating food. This was corrected when the child was observed leaving the operation, being picked up by the van and transported to the sister operation that the child is enrolled in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-07.
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Food & allergies
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Feb 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to support supervision concerns.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a hole in the floor covered by a rug leading from the toddler room into the main room observed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregivers did not know the ages of children cared for during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Food & allergies
Bottles were observed in the infant room not properly labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Food & allergies
An 8-month old infant was observed sleep in restrictive device with a bottle. The caregiver was observed removing the infant and the bottle from the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three infants ages 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months old was observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The caregiver was observed removing the infants and placing them in a crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 11/2022.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Other
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Sep 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed present and caring for children during the inspection without an eligible background. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Other
Employees did not know who was in charge while director was absent. This was corrected during the inspection when director arrived and informed who was in charge.
HHSC 746.1013(c) — Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Other
Caregivers did not know names or ages of children being cared for. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers retrieved a sheet with children's information.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Food & allergies
A sippy cup in the infant room was observed not properly labeled with child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the cup.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Other
There were no current feeding instruction sheets available for review during inspection for two infants.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-23. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Other Serious
A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Other
A toddler was observed confined to a restrictive device for over 30 minutes and not provided an opportunity for moderate to vigorous active play that encourages movement. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2507(5) — Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose without washing hands afterwards. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was instructed and observed washing hands.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Other
Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in three classrooms ( one outlet per room) accessible to children under 5-years old. This was corrected during inspection when outlets were observed being covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Other
An electric fan was observed sitting on top of shelf with chord hanging down to the floor accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the fan was removed from the shelf and made inaccessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Other
Loose fill materials were observed not maintained at proper depths leaving black tarp lining exposed throughout various areas of the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Safety & premises
There was no record of monthly inspection of fire extinguishers documented and available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two of the three staff files observed were missing the required training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Safety & premises
One student file who has a diagnosed food allergy was observed not having a documented food allergy plan to review signed by parent and physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Safety & premises
There was no fire drill documented for the month of May to review during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-06. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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May 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A two year old child was observed to be a sleep in the infant classroom in a restricted device.
HHSC 746.2905(2) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver was observed to be sitting in the middle of two different classrooms observing children napping. The caregiver was sitting to the left of the room when I walked in and children on the right side of the room were not being supervised during nap time.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Other
It was observed in the school age classroom were children were napping the room was dark on the right side of the classroom where children were laying down.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Safety & premises
It was observed children sleeping on mats that had tears in the mat. Corrected: When director removed the mats that had tears in it.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the swings and moving equipment.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Safety & premises
The outside structure does not have the required amount of surfacing under the play structure that is 3ft 24 inches tall.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Other
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Mar 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Both transporters lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Illness & medication
There was one unreported case of COVID-19 at this operation,
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-11. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Staff background & training
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