Kids R Kids #29

170 W BAY AREA BLVD, League City, TX 77573 · Galveston County

16cited violations

6serious

54inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 280
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Gretchen Medearis
Phone: (281) 332-6611
Regulated since: Aug 22, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1250409 · number 1630144
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 8
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2)
2025	4	0	Supervision & ratios (4)
2024	2	0	Other (2)
2023	6	2	Supervision & ratios (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
Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A review of the operation's camera footage found that infants had been left awake in restrictive devices for more than 15 minutes time periods.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A review of the operation's camera footage found that infants had been left awake in restrictive devices for more than 15 minutes time periods.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Other Serious
  Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation a caregiver did not relate to a child with courtesy or respect when they referred to the child as a baby for the way they were behaving.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Other Serious
  Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation a caregiver did not relate to a child with courtesy or respect when they referred to the child as a baby for the way they were behaving.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios
  Based on sign in and out sheets received at the time of the incident. One caregiver had 28 school age children.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  Based on Operational Policies received, Water Activities that are provided was not documented in Operational Policies.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(15) — Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios
  Based on sign in and out sheets received at the time of the incident. One caregiver had 28 school age children.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  Based on Operational Policies received, Water Activities that are provided was not documented in Operational Policies.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(15) — Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Ten children files observed did not state or provide a space for parents to document if their child needs assistance during water activities.
  
  HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Ten children files observed did not state or provide a space for parents to document if their child needs assistance during water activities.
  
  HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Caregiver was observed on their cell phone.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  School age classroom had three caregivers to 39 children.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Caregiver was observed on their cell phone.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  School age classroom had three caregivers to 39 children.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Based on external documentation obtained during investigation, caregiver displayed prohibited punishment by using humiliation to a child in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Based on external documentation obtained during investigation, caregiver displayed prohibited punishment by using humiliation to a child in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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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 Kids R Kids #29, 170 W BAY AREA BLVD, League City, TX 77573-1784 (operation ID 1250409, operation number 1630144), 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]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.