Kinder Shine Academy

19214 CLAY RD, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County

14cited violations

10serious

32inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 83
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 05:00 AM-09:00 PM
Director / administrator: Amber Aman
Phone: (281) 858-1680
Regulated since: Nov 4, 2015
HHSC IDs: Operation 1177803 · number 1564246
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Discipline & child guidance 4
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	12	8	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2024	2	2	Safety & premises (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

Sep 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the information obtained by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to substantiate that a caregiver pinched children as a form of discipline.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information obtained by DFPS, the operation was aware of an incident where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, but a report was not made to Child Care Regulation.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the information obtained by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to substantiate that a caregiver pinched children as a form of discipline.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information obtained by DFPS, the operation was aware of an incident where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, but a report was not made to Child Care Regulation.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There was a circular hole in the wall of the PreK classroom observed during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
HHSC inspection history
May 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There was a circular hole in the wall of the PreK classroom observed during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers were missing the training hours requirement in Guidance and discipline.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire marshal inspection expired in November 06, 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers were missing the training hours requirement in Guidance and discipline.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire marshal inspection expired in November 06, 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver pinched children while in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver pinched children while in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire marshall inspection expired on 01/17/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire marshall inspection expired on 01/17/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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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Send to: 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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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Kinder Shine Academy, 19214 CLAY RD, Katy, TX 77449-4081 (operation ID 1177803, operation number 1564246), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.