Kido International Preschool
3302 CANAL ST, Houston, TX 77003 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Margaret Jimenez
- Phone
- (713) 900-4490
- Regulated since
- Dec 23, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1505979 · number 1816534
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's staff failed to maintain supervision when a child was left on the playground unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
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 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the inspection I observed an infant walking around on the playground with a sippy cup. This was corrected when the caregiver put the sippy cup away.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection I observed spray bottles with cleaning solution accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the cleaning products from the children's restroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-12.
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Food & allergies
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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a food allergy plan for an identified diagnosed food allergy.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection I observed 2 caregivers pushing a buggy of infants in the front of the building adjacent to the parking lot accessible to drivers.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection of the infant room the cribs were arranged where caregivers did not have enough space to walk in between each crib as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.2403(5) — Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walkthrough of the infant room the exit was found to be blocked by clean a wooden picnic table. This was corrected when the director removed the table.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection 2 electrical outlets were found to be uncovered. This was corrected when the director placed covers on the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walkthrough of the infant room the exit was found to be blocked by cleaning supplies and equipment. This was corrected when the director had to items removed.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-25.
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Other
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