Kce Champions LLC @ Idea Spears

2010 SPEARS RD, Houston, TX 77067 · Harris County

40cited violations

14serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 120
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Phone: (346) 551-9374
Regulated since: Jan 17, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1449612 · number 1776716
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 7
Staff background & training 12
Records & paperwork 5
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	17	8	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2)
2025	12	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2024	1	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1)
2023	10	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack.
  
  HHSC 744.2517(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-20.
- Other
  A checklist is not being used to document checks of the playground.
  
  HHSC 744.3113(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Of the 10 children;'s records evaluated, 7 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
  
  HHSC 744.605(6) — Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Nine lacked the parent's name, address and telephone number. 2. One record lacked the address for the emergency contact. 3. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 4. Nine lacked the name and phone number of persons the child can be released to. 5. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 6. Nine lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 7. Nine records lacked information regarding any special needs the child may have.
  
  HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
- Staff background & training
  Background checks for staff no longer working for the operation has not been inactivated.
  
  HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Nine lacked the parent's name, address and telephone number. 2. One record lacked the address for the emergency contact. 3. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 4. Nine lacked the name and phone number of persons the child can be released to. 5. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 6. Nine lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 7. Nine records lacked information regarding any special needs the child may have.
  
  HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation director is not ensuring the operation is being ran in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws. This is based on the deficiencies cited during the monitoring inspections conducted in 2024 and 2025.
  
  HHSC 744.1005(a)(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver did not complete a training in recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
  
  HHSC 744.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
  
  HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
- Staff background & training
  The operation director received 7 of the 20 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year. The operation director will need to complete 13 clock hours of make-up training.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(a) — Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning supplies are stored in a cabinet that does not lock making them accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 744.2507(10) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
- Other
  The monthly checks of the playground have not been documented since February 2025.
  
  HHSC 744.3113(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation is not practicing a fire drill every month.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The oepration is not conducting severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(2) — Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation is not shelter in place/lock down drills four times in a calendar year.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation is not documenting the arrival time, departure time and the name of the person signing each child in and out.
  
  HHSC 744.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-22.
- Records & paperwork
  Children's records were not on the premises for review.
  
  HHSC 744.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  As of 3/25/25, documentation for the make-up training hours has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The director received 12 of the 20 clock hours of required training. The director will need to receive 8 clock hours of make-up training.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(a) — Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director received 12 of the 20 clock hours of required training. The director will need to receive 8 clock hours of make-up training.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(a) — Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
- Staff background & training
  Training certificates do not sttae the trainer's qualifications.
  
  HHSC 744.1331(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Children were not being supervised properly while children were playing on the playground. The director and caregiver sitting in chairs conversing while the children were playing.
  
  HHSC 744.1205(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 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies didn't include the following information: 1. Days, months and hours of operation 2. Release procedures for children 3. Meals/snacks offered 4. Inform parents of their rights 5. Procedures for parents to participate in the program events 6. Emergency Preparedness plan 7. Staff vaccination policy
  
  HHSC 744.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-24.
- Records & paperwork
  The permit is not in a public and prominent location where it can be viewed.
  
  HHSC 744.401(1) — Posting Requirements-License
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Records & paperwork
  The most recent licensing inspection report was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.401(2) — Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Other
  The Keeping Children Safe poster was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.401(3) — Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Other
  The Attention Parents poster was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.401(7) — Required Posting-Licensing Parent Notification Poster
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Safety & premises
  The following information was missing from the children's records: 1. Address of emergency contacts 2. Name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 3. Authorization for emergency medical care 4. Parent documentattion of any special needs the child may or may not have
  
  HHSC 744.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Staff background & training
  Personnel and training records were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Safety & premises
  Documentation of required safety drills was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
HHSC inspection history
May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning supplies such as glass cleaner, disinfecting wipers and glass cleaner were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.2507(10) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This defciency is being recited. One staff did not complete an orientation that covered administering medications, preventing and responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  The opreational polices does not include the correct telephone number for the local Child Care Regualtion office and website.
  
  HHSC 744.501(21) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting DFPS and HHSC
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
- Safety & premises
  A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The following information was missing": 1. Two lacked the required information regarding special needs 2. One lacked the dress for the child's doctor 3. One lacked the address for the emergency contact
  
  HHSC 744.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
- Records & paperwork
  A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. One file lacked the staff's hire date.
  
  HHSC 744.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One staff did not complete an orientation that covered administering medications, preventing and responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
- Staff background & training
  Documentation of current First Aid and CPR training for one staff was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.1331(c)(1)(B) — CPR and First Aid Expiration or renewal current documented
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
- Safety & premises
  Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked an admission date 2. One lacked the addresses for the emergency contacts 3. Two lacked the address and/or phone number for the child's doctor 4. All lacked the requried speical needs information 5. All lacke the required permissions for water activities
  
  HHSC 744.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
- Staff background & training
  A personnel file for one staff was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
- Records & paperwork
  The two personnel records evaluated lacked a hire date.
  
  HHSC 744.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Toys are only being cleaned with soap and water; they are not being sanitized. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.2507(9) — Sanitize Table Tops, Furniture, Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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 KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears, 2010 SPEARS RD, Houston, TX 77067-1204 (operation ID 1449612, operation number 1776716), 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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