Kid City USA Friendswood
1601 W PARKWOOD AVE, Friendswood, TX 77546 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 242
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marie Mitchell
- Phone
- (832) 569-4674
- Regulated since
- Feb 29, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1465189 · number 1788672
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Other (6) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on evidence provided, caregivers have not been using good judgement when placing their knee in the back of a child's seat to keep them at the table. As well as talking loudly to the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Other Serious
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May 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on evidence provided, caregivers have not been using good judgement when placing their knee in the back of a child's seat to keep them at the table. As well as talking loudly to the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At time of inspection, one infant's feeding instruction sheet was not current for February 2026. Sheet was last updated on 1/14/2026. Noted: At 9:00 am parent submitted Infant Feeding Instruction sheet completed on 2/20/2026. Sheet is posted in classroom.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-20.
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Other Serious
At time of inspection, two out of the three buses child safety alarm did not sound.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Other
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At time of inspection, one infant's feeding instruction sheet was not current for February 2026. Sheet was last updated on 1/14/2026. Noted: At 9:00 am parent submitted Infant Feeding Instruction sheet completed on 2/20/2026. Sheet is posted in classroom.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-20.
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Other Serious
At time of inspection, two out of the three buses child safety alarm did not sound.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed a caregiver preparing a child bottle before washing her hands after handling a child.
HHSC 746.3415(1) — Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver failed to wash her hands after changing a child's diaper and picked up another child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed a caregiver preparing a child bottle before washing her hands after handling a child.
HHSC 746.3415(1) — Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver failed to wash her hands after changing a child's diaper and picked up another child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver in the Busy Bees classroom did not adequately supervise the children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support violations of this standard.
HHSC 746.1507(3) — Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation has not notified parents of less serious injuries.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver in the Busy Bees classroom did not adequately supervise the children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support violations of this standard.
HHSC 746.1507(3) — Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation has not notified parents of less serious injuries.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
On the Preschool and Toddler playgrounds, the use zone is not six feet for multiple stationary play structures.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
On the Preschool and Toddler playgrounds, the use zone is not six feet for multiple stationary play structures.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
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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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.