The Playground For Kids LLC

4034 STARBRIDGE POINTE LN, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County

24cited violations

4serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Kenny Lopez
Phone: (832) 754-4867
Regulated since: Mar 7, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1416004 · number 1749610
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 2
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	2	2	Other (2)
2023	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2022	18	0	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The gun and ammunition were in the same locked apparatus. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the ammunition and placed it in another locked apparatus.
  
  HHSC 747.3505(b) — Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The gun and ammunition were in the same locked apparatus. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the ammunition and placed it in another locked apparatus.
  
  HHSC 747.3505(b) — Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The indoor active activity involved the use of the TV with a music video for active movement. There were 8 children under 2 years old in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the director placed a cover over the TV.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-25.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A 10 month old was placed in a play yard which had 2 additional mattresses in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the infant and the mattresses.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The indoor active activity involved the use of the TV with a music video for active movement. There were 8 children under 2 years old in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the director placed a cover over the TV.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-25.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A 10 month old was placed in a play yard which had 2 additional mattresses in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the infant and the mattresses.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-25.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The assistant caregiver's file lacked the educational requirements.
  
  HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  The child/caregiver ratio was not met. The director had 7 children in care ages, 1-10 months, 1- 11 months, 1-13 months, 1-16 months, 1-20 months, and 2- 2years old. With 4 infants, the director may care for 2 additional children. The director was over child/caregiver ratio by 1 child.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-04.
- Safety & premises
  The last fire drill conducted was on 09/22/2022.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-27. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
- Illness & medication
  One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for age.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
- Safety & premises
  On the admission form, a parent indicated a child had a diagnosed allergy. The emergency care plan in the child's file was not signed by a physician.
  
  HHSC 747.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The assistant caregiver's file lacked the educational requirements.
  
  HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  The child/caregiver ratio was not met. The director had 7 children in care ages, 1-10 months, 1- 11 months, 1-13 months, 1-16 months, 1-20 months, and 2- 2years old. With 4 infants, the director may care for 2 additional children. The director was over child/caregiver ratio by 1 child.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-04.
- Safety & premises
  The last fire drill conducted was on 09/22/2022.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-27. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
- Illness & medication
  One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for age.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
- Safety & premises
  On the admission form, a parent indicated a child had a diagnosed allergy. The emergency care plan in the child's file was not signed by a physician.
  
  HHSC 747.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-21.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  There were no written feeding instructions for the infants in enrolled and in care.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  There were no written feeding instructions for the infants in enrolled and in care.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The was a fence board missing.
  
  HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher not the required 3A 40BC.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
- Other
  There was no carbon monoxide detector upstairs.
  
  HHSC 747.5335(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The was a fence board missing.
  
  HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher not the required 3A 40BC.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
- Other
  There was no carbon monoxide detector upstairs.
  
  HHSC 747.5335(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 The Playground for Kids LLC, 4034 STARBRIDGE POINTE LN, Katy, TX 77449-8139 (operation ID 1416004, operation number 1749610), 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.

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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.