Kitty Day Care Home

631 ARVANA ST, Houston, TX 77034 · Harris County

24cited violations

2serious

5inspections & 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: Francisca Coronado
Phone: (832) 552-0494
Regulated since: Jan 23, 2014
HHSC IDs: Operation 1115388 · number 1518342
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 9
Discipline & child guidance 1
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 3
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	0	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2025	4	0	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2024	6	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1)
2023	1	0	Supervision & ratios (1)
2022	7	1	Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required annual training in Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication,Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
- Other
  A six month old infant did not have the required infant feeding instructions.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-03.
- Safety & premises
  A shed located in the backyard was observed with splintered wood. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  Five children records did not contain the required emergency contacts address.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
- Records & paperwork
  Six children records did not contain the required heath statement.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a current emergency practice drills available to review.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
- Safety & premises
  Two out of six records did not contain a completed emergency contact.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
- Records & paperwork
  One record did not have the required health statement on file.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have the required safety drills documented.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The operations director did not have the following required training: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A bottle of orange glo was observed in reach of students in the kitchen. Note: Pictures were taken. This was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-31.
- Safety & premises
  A broken frame was observed outside in the play area. Note: Pictures were taken.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not address the dog in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.501(7) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have documentation of testing the smoke detection system. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the director tested the smoke detector.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-31.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations last carbon monoxide test date is documented 1/5/2024. Note: This was corrected when the device was tested.
  
  HHSC 747.5337(a)(3) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-31.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a current emergency practice drills available to review.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director 30 hours of training were not available.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
- Other
  One infant enrolled did not have feeding instructions signed by a parent.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation fire drill log was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operation emergency preparedness plan is incomplete.
  
  HHSC 747.501(11) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have documentation of testing the smoke detection system. This was corrected at the inspection when the director tested the smoke detector.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation of testing the carbon monioxide detector.
  
  HHSC 747.5337(a)(3) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
- Records & paperwork
  One out of seven children enrolled file was missing.
  
  HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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 Kitty Day Care Home, 631 ARVANA ST, Houston, TX 77034-2007 (operation ID 1115388, operation number 1518342), 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.