Kids Connect Of Houston
8510 ALMEDA GENOA RD STE 404, Houston, TX 77075 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alicia Hicks
- Phone
- (281) 547-1445
- Regulated since
- Oct 2, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1438841 · number 1767749
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 20 | 16 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The floor border in the school age classroom was observed peeling off of the wall. Note: Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Other
The CPSC form was not availabe for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The walls were observed with paint peeling in the school age classroom.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing pad was observed with tears. Note: Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
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Illness & medication
Two bottles of medication were observed expired.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-25.
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Other
The first aid kit located on the van did not contain gloves. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(9) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Waterproof, disposable gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire extinguisher was not observed in the transportation. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
One record did not contain a complete emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
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Records & paperwork
Five records did not contain a health statement within one week of admission.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
Six staff record did not contain the proof of request for background checks .
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The toddler classroom was observed with 14 students. The classroom is out of ratio by 3 students.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 17 month old infant was observed with 4 year old students.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A bowl of hotdogs were observed uncovered in the refridgerator. Note: This was corrected during inspection. Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Diapers were observed in the the pre-k classroom trashcan. The trashcan did not have a lid.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two staff members were observed smoking at the front of the operation.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation is not maintaining ratio in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers in the infant classroom are using the sink to wash bottles and hands.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation is not providing second servings to students.
HHSC 746.3301(e) — Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The infant caregiver did not provide correct ages for the children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three infants were observed seated at the lunch table without usage of the safety straps. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Food & allergies Serious
One infant bottle was observed without a label. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
One play yard was observed with two holes located in the mesh. Note: Corrected during inspection. Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Other Serious
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Oct 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The changing tables, rugs, and sinks did not appear to be cleaned or sanitized recently.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was not enough adequate lighting observed in the afterschoool classroom during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver added more light.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the refrigerator located in the Infant classroom several dead roaches were observed. Also the refrigerator was being used to store milk for the children in care.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-04. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Other Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.