Kiddie Academy Of Cypresswood
13909 MANDOLIN DR, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 204
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jazmin Mora-Ruiz
- Phone
- (346) 388-6600
- Regulated since
- Jul 1, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1367800 · number 1715535
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 17 | 10 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (7), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A classroom was found to have broken electrical outlets accessible to children, as well as chipped paint.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Four infant present at the operation feeding instruction was observed not current.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-02. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The Fire Inspection Report was observed not current during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Records & paperwork
Two children did not have the health statement on file for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, good judgment was not implemented when the caregiver was picking up a child inappropriately.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Other Serious
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training for a caregiver was observed to be expired since January 2025.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Illness & medication
The immunization record for two children in care were not available for reviewed.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One staff member with "Provisional" background check status was observed present and supervising 10 children ages 2 years old alone during naptime on the inspection date 4/15/2024.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-16.
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Other Serious
A caregiver from 12mo classroom were observed using the tablet to complete their school homework while supervising children during nap time.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three caregivers who were hired on 12/2023, 4/2024 did not have the pre-service training certificate available for review before being left in charge of the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two employees did not have the CPR/FA training certificates available on file for review during the inspection
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Staff background & training
One employee file hired in 5/2023 did not have the Abuse/Neglect training certificate for reviewed.
HHSC 746.1303(3) — Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed screen time was used for the schoolers during rest time at the operation. The schoolers were observed watching TV and using iPads during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-15.
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Other
The infant feeding instructions for five infants were observed has not been reviewed and signed by parents every 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
It was observed the infants from the Infants Classroom did not have their hands washed after their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the infants hands during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The required information to support inclusive care for children with special needs was not found in the operational policies during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the information gathered, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver did not serve the food on a plate or napkin in a sanitary manner.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee with "Inactive" background check status was confirmed present and was on the field trip with the children in care. This was corrected when the Background check for the employee was resubmitted during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the incident report completed for the incident that occurred to a child in care was not completed properly when the information entered was incorrect.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-29.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Although the operation has cribs available for infants to sleep in, they were obseved not being used and two infants ages 3 months old and one 6 months old were observed sleeping on the floor during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Records & paperwork
The completed admission information for one child was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined that self-control was not being maintained by a caregiver when interacting with children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
First aid certification for six employees were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
CPR certification for six employees were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
Annual training documentation for three employees were not available for review during the inspection; One employee who was hired in January 2021 missing 13 hours of annual training; One employee who was hired in February 2021 missing 7 hours of annual training; One employee who was hired in 6/2/21 missing 18 hours of annual training. One employee who was hired in May 2021 did not have annual training documentation available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training documentation for the director and two employees were not available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Staff background & training
The medication administration traininng documentation for two employees are not available for reviewed.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Other
Seven infants from Infant 1 classroom did not have their most current feeding instructions available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Other
List of current employees was observed not being posted during the inspection walkthough; This was corrected when list of updated employees was updated and posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency Safety Drill documentation was reviewed showing Fire drill was last conducted in April 2022
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Safety & premises
The director personnel file was observed missing the driver license; notarized affidavit One employee did not have proof of highschool diploma or equipvalency documentaton available for reivew.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The medication administering for two employees were not available to review.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-08. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training for one employee was not available to reviewed.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-08. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Other Serious
The annual Sanitation Inspection Permit was observed expired during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(b) — Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual Fire Inspection Permit was observed expired during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Staff background & training
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