Kingwood Kindercare
2728 BENS BRANCH DR, Kingwood, TX 77339 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 145
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Taneka Parker
- Phone
- (281) 361-4067
- Regulated since
- Mar 9, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 287940 · number 856651- 766
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
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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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three transportation vehicles observed did not have a complete first-aid kit available. The first aid kit observed did not include antiseptic solution, a thermometer, tweezers, and a guide to first aid and emergency care. The transportation vehicles were utilized during AM transportation services. The operation Director was able to obtain additional supplies from the office in order to add to the transportation vehicles.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three transportation vehicles observed did not have a complete first-aid kit available. The first aid kit observed did not include antiseptic solution, a thermometer, tweezers, and a guide to first aid and emergency care. The transportation vehicles were utilized during AM transportation services. The operation Director was able to obtain additional supplies from the office in order to add to the transportation vehicles.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation driver did not utilize the list of children to conduct a name to face check to ensure all children were dropped off to their designated location. Although, there was a list of children on the transportation vehicle, the driver did not follow the policy, which resulted in a child being dropped off at an incorrect location/school.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation driver did not utilize the list of children to conduct a name to face check to ensure all children were dropped off to their designated location. Although, there was a list of children on the transportation vehicle, the driver did not follow the policy, which resulted in a child being dropped off at an incorrect location/school.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 31, 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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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 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 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 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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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 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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Mar 6, 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 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 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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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 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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Jun 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support children under 3 years of age were allowed to play with Water Beads while engaging in a sensory activity.
HHSC 746.2501(5) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support children under 3 years of age were allowed to play with Water Beads while engaging in a sensory activity.
HHSC 746.2501(5) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Other Serious
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May 15, 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 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the 3-year-old classroom, a caregiver's backpack purse was on the observed on the table assessible to children. The caregiver was informed of the deficiency. Corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed their purse and placed it out of reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
Documentation was not available for review during inspection to verify a gas inspection had been conducted on/before 02/23/2024.
HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the 3-year-old classroom, a caregiver's backpack purse was on the observed on the table assessible to children. The caregiver was informed of the deficiency. Corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed their purse and placed it out of reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
Documentation was not available for review during inspection to verify a gas inspection had been conducted on/before 02/23/2024.
HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, a child had not been properly supervised. A child was able to leave their classroom, walked down the hallway then out of the building without the caregiver(s) knowledge.
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 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, a child had not been properly supervised. A child was able to leave their classroom, walked down the hallway then out of the building without the caregiver(s) knowledge.
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 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, the facility failed to report they discovered a child had razor blades in their possession and passed them out to other children.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Mar 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, the facility failed to report they discovered a child had razor blades in their possession and passed them out to other children.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Feb 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
The CPR training for a caregiver who assisted a child with an injury was obtained through NationalCPRFoundation which is online training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Other
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, a parent was not notified at pickup their child sustained an injury while in care.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
The CPR training for a caregiver who assisted a child with an injury was obtained through NationalCPRFoundation which is online training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Other
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, a parent was not notified at pickup their child sustained an injury while in care.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 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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Jan 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 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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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 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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Nov 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the operation failed to contact the parent of a child who became ill while in care prior to be transported to their elementary school.
HHSC 746.3605(a)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the operation failed to contact the parent of a child who became ill while in care prior to be transported to their elementary school.
HHSC 746.3605(a)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 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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Nov 29, 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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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 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 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
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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.