Karen's Kritters

17807 HOLY SEE ST, Hockley, TX 77447 · Harris County

23cited violations

5serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Karen Meador
Phone: (713) 822-3629
Regulated since: Jul 21, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1223763 · number 1608260
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 5
Staff background & training 5
Records & paperwork 1
Other 7

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	1	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2022	8	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (4)
2021	9	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver was missing 16 of the required 30 annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-27.
- Staff background & training
  Pediatric first aid training expired for the caregiver on 12/29/25.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
- Staff background & training
  Pediatric CPR training expired for primary caregiver on 12/29/25.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
- Safety & premises Serious
  2 prohibited structures were observed in the playground accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.4403(2) — Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
- Records & paperwork
  Three out of four children did not have the required admission information on file during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
- Other
  Four out of four children did not have the required physicians health statement available fore review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Primary Caregiver was lacking 22 of the required 30 annual training hours. The caregiver had 8 out of 30 training hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-07-31.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have for review documented fire drills.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. One of 2 children records reviewed today was still missing the emergency contact address. The state form reflected the record had been reviewed and was compliant. This was corrected at inspection when the emergency contact address was obtained.
  
  HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during evaluation or probation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-24.
- Other
  A play yard used for an infant in care did not have a snug fitting sheet at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2311(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
- Other
  A statement of good health was not available at the time of inspection for 2 dogs in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-01-25.
- Other
  The most recent Children Product Safety Certification was dated 1/6/2020.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
- Other
  No lock down drills were conducted during the 2021 calendar year.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency contact address for a child enrolled was not listed on the admission form. This was corrected at inspection when the director called the emergency contact and obtained the address.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-24.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. One of 2 children records reviewed today was missing the emergency contact address. The state form reflected the record had been reviewed and was compliant. A plan was put in place to ensure records were compliant.
  
  HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during evaluation or probation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
- Other
  A play yard used for an infant in care did not have a snug fitting sheet at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2311(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Medication bottles were located on the dining table which was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was moved to an area inaccessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3607(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-16.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The first aid kit was stored below the diaper changing table which in a location accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the first aid kit was moved to an area inaccessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3801(5) — First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-16.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency contact address for a child enrolled was not listed on the admission form.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. The daily maintenance checklist form was last updated on 10/29/21. The daily infant nap form was last updated on 10/29/21. The remainder of the conditions were met.
  
  HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during evaluation or probation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include information regarding animals at the home.
  
  HHSC 747.501(7) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activity including: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Training records for the primary caregiver for the annual training period of 2020 were unavailable for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Karen's Kritters, 17807 HOLY SEE ST, Hockley, TX 77447-7853 (operation ID 1223763, operation number 1608260), 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.

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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.