Kids 'r' Kids #4
10708 RANCHSTONE DR, Houston, TX 77064 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 281
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jeannette Encinoso
- Phone
- (281) 807-0999
- Regulated since
- Nov 25, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1115609 · number 1518583
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
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| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
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
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Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was found to not have complete first aid kits on 3 vans used for transportation. This was corrected when the director replaced missing items in all three vans.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-28.
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Records & paperwork
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated did not have a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Safety & premises
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 files evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Because a child refused to nap it was determined that a caregiver placed them in a closed restroom for approximately 5 minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-28.
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Other Serious
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection 1 out of 4 infant teachers did not have pre-service training for caring for chldren under 24 months.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Staff background & training
During review of infants it was determined that 2 out of 4 infant teachers did not have the required annual training for caregiver caring for children under 24 months.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the applicants was performing duties at the operation with children without a clear 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 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling on children to sleep. The caregiver placed a blanket over one child?s head and forcefully placed both children?s heads on their cots.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver sitting on the floor with was unable to clearly view and supervise all children in the room during the nap period.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to notify licensing about a non-routine situation that placed children at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to complete an incident report for a situation that placed children at risk.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Other
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Nine personnel records were reviewed; nine staff members did not complete all annual training for their respective training years. The staff will need to receive makeup training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-24. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing training on the following topics: Child mistreatment, Emergency preparedness, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or allergies, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-24. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Safety & premises
Two children with peanut allergies are missing an emergency plan.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
CCR observed a four-month-old infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the infant and placed the child in the crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The designated director did not have training topics related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome, and/or related to the care of children under 24 months of age.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Staff background & training
Three staff records obtained were not updated with the required training topics.One staff file lacked hours related to the Health and Safety Audit, including emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Three caregivers were observed caring for 45 children, 5-11 years of age within the school-age group.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based on the information obtained, there was not a field trip notification for the graduation practice on May 18, 2023. Children were transported away from the facility without prior approval from parent/guardian.
HHSC 746.3003 — Field Trips - Notification to Parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
7 of 27 staff members did not have current first aid and cpr.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Staff background & training
3 of 4 staff members required to have, or have current, transportation safety training did not not have it.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide proof of liability insurance coverage to Licensing in their provider portal by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Base off the documentation observed in the investigation both caregivers pre service training certificate were not signed by the caregivers indicating they had received the training.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The incident occurred on 7.7.22 and the mother took the child to the hospital on 7.8.22. The parent notified the operation on 7.8.22 that medical attention was required. The operation did not report the incident to licensing.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Illness & medication
Based off the information from the investigation, the mother did not receive an incident report from the operation once the parent notified them that medical treatment was required. At the time of pick up the parent only received "boo boo" report.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Staff background & training
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May 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
7 of 10 caregivers did not have any of the required HASA trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-27. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Safety & premises
A child in care with a known food allergy did not have a signed food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Safety & premises
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was missing several elements under minimum standard 746.5202.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted inside the classrooms did not have outlined a designated location inside and outside the building where all caregivers and children meet.
HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to notify a parent of less serious injury obtained while in care.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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