Katy Learning Academy
18200 S PARKVIEW DR, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 12:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shahlaa Ajaj
- Phone
- (281) 398-1444
- Regulated since
- Aug 30, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1430700 · number 1761471
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (5), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 out 3 infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-16.
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Records & paperwork
3 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-16.
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Other
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The slide on the playground has a crack in it and is filled with water.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills have been conducted but not documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection expired on 2/28/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Director that has been designated has not been at the operation daily. There are no time cards observed to show proof that the designated director has been at the operation.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the infant two room there was an unlocked cabinet with bleach and disinfectant accessible to the children. Note: This was corrected when the teacher moved the cleaning supplies to a higher location.
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 2025-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Based on information provided during the investigation interviews it was determined that the caregiver in charge did not have access to records.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation interviews it has been determined that the driver did not use good judgement when dropping a child off at the wrong school although the driver had the list with the child's name and school.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
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Safety & premises
During the investigation, it was determined that children being transported were not being signed in and out.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area has play equipment that is above 5 feet with less than 1 foot of mulch.
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 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was observed caregiver in room 1 was caring for children and her background shows as pending. Note: Caregiver immediately left the premises. Corrected at inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection it was observed outside playground, the boards were loose and broken with a small nail hanging out, to which it is accessible to children's safety.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Safety & premises
Reviewing Children's records, 10 out of 10 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Reviewing children's records, 10 out of 10 children's records were missing Health Statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
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Other
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director is the driver for transporting children, did not have TransportationTraining Certification.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-07.
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Safety & premises
Bus Transportation did not have a sign with Child Care Center Name and contact information
HHSC 746.5617(a)(3) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher inside the bus transportation was still inside of the box, and not mounted on the passenger side
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-13.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have health inspection current under the operation's name .
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-01. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have fire inspection documentation under the operation's name.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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