West Kingsland Kindercare
22129 KINGSLAND BLVD, Katy, TX 77450 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 133
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ileanette Ruiz-Cordero
- Phone
- (281) 392-6770
- Regulated since
- Feb 25, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 101618 · number 213261- 747
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the number of children. The caregiver stated there were 18 children in care and a total of 21 children were present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Other Serious
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was grabbed while in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Records & paperwork
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support records were not accessible upon request.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Other Serious
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed alone with children without having an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed swaddled in the crib during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was restrained in a highchair.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Other Serious
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Three caregivers who did not have background checks were present at the operation and had access to children in care in the infant A, school age, and Pre-K classrooms.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Staff background & training
Four out of ten employee files reviewed were missing a high school diploma or equivalent.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Food & allergies
In the infant B classroom, multiple bottles/sippy cups were not labeled with the children's names. Note: Corrected when the bottles were labeled by the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the Infant A and Infant B classrooms, the diaper changing supplies were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Safety & premises
A child with a known food allergy does not have a plan on file for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two transportation vehicles used to transport children had first aid kits that were missing the following items: Vehicle 1- missing scissors, tweezers, thermometer, tape and gauze. Vehicle 2- missing thermometer and tweezers. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During this investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify parents of children enrolled about two communicable diseases within 48 hours of being made aware. The child's parent informed the operation that their child had pink eye (conjunctivitis) and hands, foot, and mouth disease. Note: The Director sent a notification to parents of children in the classroom where the child with the communicable diseases was present.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-05.
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Illness & medication
During this investigation, it was determined the operation allowed a child to return to school without a doctor's note after being notified by the child's parent that the child had two communicable diseases (pink eye and hand, foot, and mouth) during different time frames. Note: The child is no longer enrolled at the operation. The de-enrollment date was on 11/28/2022.
HHSC 746.3601(4) — Illness Preventing Care - Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-05.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 13m) did not state the correct number of children present. The caregiver stated there were 8 children but 9 children were present in the classroom,
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The sink children use for hand washing and a toilet in the school age classroom needs repair. The sink is stopped up and is overflowing and 1 of 2 toilets are out of order.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current employee list posted as required. Note: The Director created a current staff list and posted it during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety website to view any recalled items. Note: The Director reviewed the list and certified by using form 2885 during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-27.
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Other
There is no documentation lock down drills are practiced at least four times a year.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Other Serious
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver administered prohibited discipline to a child in care. As of completion of the investigation the employee was immediately terminated.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Other Serious
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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