Kimberly Brown

3120 AVENUE A, Nederland, TX 77627 · Jefferson County

40cited violations

26serious

20inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Phone: (409) 728-3211
Regulated since: Aug 17, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1513805 · number 1822038
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 16
Safety & premises 10
Other 14

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	16	2	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (10), Other (2)
2025	24	24	Supervision & ratios (12), Other (12)

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 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The following safety hazards were observed: * The home has chickens and ducks. The chicken coops must be made inaccessible to the children who will be in care. *There were several extension cords accessible to children. They must be made in accessible. *There was a grill and burn barrel that is accessible to the children who will be in care. *A play structure in the backyard was observed to be unsafe. It was easily shaken and the wood on the structure was not stable. A follow up inspection was conducted. The hose and extension cords have been removed. The grill has been covered and the burn barrel moved. The play structure has been removed. The chicken coop has been made made inaccessible. The coop where the ducks are located was not made inaccessbile.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-08.
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The following safety hazards were observed: * The home has chickens and ducks. The chicken coops must be made inaccessible to the children who will be in care. *There were several extension cords accessible to children. They must be made in accessible. *There was a grill and burn barrel that is accessible to the children who will be in care. *A play structure in the backyard was observed to be unsafe. It was easily shaken and the wood on the structure was not stable. A follow up inspection was conducted. The hose and extension cords have been removed. The grill has been covered and the burn barrel moved. The play structure has been removed. The chicken coop has been made made inaccessible. The coop where the ducks are located was not made inaccessbile.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-08.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The following safety hazards were observed: * The home has chickens and ducks. The chicken coops must be made inaccessible to the children who will be in care. *There were several extension cords accessible to children. They must be made in accessible. *There was a grill and burn barrel that is accessible to the children who will be in care. *A play structure in the backyard was observed to be unsafe. It was easily shaken and the wood on the structure was not stable.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Other
  The air conditioner condenser was accessible to the children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A trampoline was observed in the backyard. This must be made inaccessible to the children in care.
  
  HHSC 747.4403(3) — Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Safety & premises
  The evacuation plan was lacking documentation for the designated location outside where children and caregivers meet in case of fire.
  
  HHSC 747.5007(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Safety & premises
  The evacuation plan was lacking documentation for the designated location inside where children and caregivers go in the event of severe weather or lock down.
  
  HHSC 747.5007(4) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The home has animals. This information must be located in the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(7) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The following safety hazards were observed: * The home has chickens and ducks. The chicken coops must be made inaccessible to the children who will be in care. *There were several extension cords accessible to children. They must be made in accessible. *There was a grill and burn barrel that is accessible to the children who will be in care. *A play structure in the backyard was observed to be unsafe. It was easily shaken and the wood on the structure was not stable.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Other
  The air conditioner condenser was accessible to the children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A trampoline was observed in the backyard. This must be made inaccessible to the children in care.
  
  HHSC 747.4403(3) — Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Safety & premises
  The evacuation plan was lacking documentation for the designated location outside where children and caregivers meet in case of fire.
  
  HHSC 747.5007(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Safety & premises
  The evacuation plan was lacking documentation for the designated location inside where children and caregivers go in the event of severe weather or lock down.
  
  HHSC 747.5007(4) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The home has animals. This information must be located in the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(7) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 18, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Recite: The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-18. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Recite: Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-18. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 18, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Recite: The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-18. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Recite: Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-18. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 5, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Recite: The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Recite: Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 5, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Recite: The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Recite: Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Recite: The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-05.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Recite: Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Recite: The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-05.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Recite: Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-05.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Recite: The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Recite: Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Recite: The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Recite: Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence. Additionally, the provider did not immediately allow access to a child in care when a parent arrived to pick up the child.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence. Additionally, the provider did not immediately allow access to a child in care when a parent arrived to pick up the child.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence. Additionally, the provider did not immediately allow access to a child in care when a parent arrived to pick up the child.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence. Additionally, the provider did not immediately allow access to a child in care when a parent arrived to pick up the child.
  
  HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
  
  HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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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 Kimberly Brown, 3120 AVENUE A, Nederland, TX 77627-7307 (operation ID 1513805, operation number 1822038), 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.