The Kipling School, INC.
620 SHEPHERD DR, Houston, TX 77007 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 208
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jade Munger
- Phone
- (713) 861-6743
- Regulated since
- Jun 19, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1092895 · number 1499069
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
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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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 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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Sep 17, 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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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 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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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 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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Jun 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 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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Mar 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 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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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 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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May 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
HHSC 746.4217(2) — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.
HHSC 746.4217(2) — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-10.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Safety & premises
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
HHSC 746.2415(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 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Food & allergies
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-19.
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Other
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
HHSC 746.4217(2) — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Safety & premises
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.
HHSC 746.2415(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 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Food & allergies
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-19.
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Other
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.
HHSC 746.4217(2) — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Staff background & training
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Other
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Other
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Other Serious
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Staff background & training
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Other
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Other
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 11, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2021 Inspection · 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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- 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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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.