Kool Kids Krayola Academy
11338 TOWER OAKS BLVD, Houston, TX 77065 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 147
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Arian Tucker
- Phone
- (281) 469-4282
- Regulated since
- Jan 31, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1464027 · number 1787932
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child strapped to a diaper changing table and was not within arm's length of the child.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(3) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The second director was present, but Licensing was not notified or sent the director's qualifications.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for a total of 12 children, 10 children with a SAG of 2 years and 2 infants ages 8 months and 14 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the director placed a 2nd caregiver in the classroom
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation though the caregiver knew the children she was responsible for the caregiver failed to follow policy and conduct name to face to account for all the children they were responsible for. The director lacked competency when they false information to CCR as well as DFPS on multiple occasions during the investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation; there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found to be left alone on the playground unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Discipline & child guidance
Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Other Serious
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.
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 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Safety & premises
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed exposed nails along the fence on the playground, I observed 3 fence boards on the ground, 2 active ant piles.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
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Other
Druring the inspection one gate leading out the playground was blocked by a ceramic planter and the other fence was found to be locked with a padlock from the outside with no key accessible.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Illness & medication
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years, This was corrected when 1 child went home for the day.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06.
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Other Serious
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 17 and 18 months alone in a classroom while the caregiver was gathering and walking the other 3 other infants from the outdoor area.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined that a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have the proper training to care for children under 24 months when hired.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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