Kce Champions LLC @ Kipp Dream

500 TIDWELL RD, Houston, TX 77022 · Harris County

20cited violations

2serious

32inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 204
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 10:30 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Christy Smith
Phone: (832) 244-3452
Regulated since: Feb 9, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1454208 · number 1780696
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	2	Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2)
2025	6	0	Staff background & training (6)
2024	6	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2)
2023	4	0	Supervision & ratios (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver responsible for children did not have an active background check. A background check was submitted for the caregiver, and the caregiver was removed from the classroom during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver responsible for children did not have an active background check. A background check was submitted for the caregiver, and the caregiver was removed from the classroom during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Illness & medication
  The operation did not share completed incident report forms with the parents of the children involved in the vehicle accident within the required 48 hours.
  
  HHSC 744.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Illness & medication
  The operation did not share completed incident report forms with the parents of the children involved in the vehicle accident within the required 48 hours.
  
  HHSC 744.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver is missing the following training: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Staff background & training
  The director is missing child maltreatment training.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(c) — Documented Annual Training-1 Hours prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Staff background & training
  The director is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver is missing the following training: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Staff background & training
  The director is missing child maltreatment training.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(c) — Documented Annual Training-1 Hours prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
- Staff background & training
  The director is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 744.1311(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not received approval from licensing to care for the children in the added space.
  
  HHSC 744.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not received approval from licensing to care for the children in the added space.
  
  HHSC 744.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A fire inspection report was not available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.3503 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A fire inspection report was not available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.3503 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not notify licensing of the changing hours of the operation.
  
  HHSC 744.301(6) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not notify licensing of the changing hours of the operation.
  
  HHSC 744.301(6) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan that was not specific for the campus needs, they did not state how they would get children with limited mobility or have an alternate shelter location.
  
  HHSC 744.3553(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have an operational policies that was specific for the campus needs, it was missing the times, days and months they operate and how they provide meals.
  
  HHSC 744.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan that was not specific for the campus needs, they did not state how they would get children with limited mobility or have an alternate shelter location.
  
  HHSC 744.3553(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have an operational policies that was specific for the campus needs, it was missing the times, days and months they operate and how they provide meals.
  
  HHSC 744.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
HHSC inspection history

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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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Letter text

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 @ KIPP Dream, 500 TIDWELL RD, Houston, TX 77022-2122 (operation ID 1454208, operation number 1780696), 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.