Kids Learning Academy
9101 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX 77063 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 133
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Araceli Rivera
- Phone
- (713) 783-1881
- Regulated since
- Apr 8, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1159349 · number 1550242
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
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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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Three employees were observed not washing their hands after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two children were observed not getting their hands washed after toileting.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was observed sitting in a chair with the safety straps unfastened. Caregivers fastened the straps during inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-14.
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Safety & premises
A yellow cord plugged in to the hallway wall extending out to the outdoor play area posing a tripping hazard. Note: The provider removed the chord durin the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-14.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
4 staff files evaluated did not have the education documents translated to English. 1 staff did not have the documentation at all.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing with the safety straps fastened. Note: The provider removed the infant from the swing during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-24. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Lysol sprays and disinfectant wipes were not stored away from the reach of children. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat is torn and cannot be properly sanitized. The potty chair used by children is also torn and cannot be properly sanitized.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Illness & medication
Documentation of current immunizations for 1 child's file was not available to review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Records & paperwork
6 staff files evaluated did not contain the required Pre-Employment Affidavit form.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Other
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Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room was observed to be out of ratio during the follow up inspection. Upon entering the room, there was one caregiver with 8 infants. Note: 2 caregivers entered the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two infant classrooms did not maintain ratios during the inspection. In one room the child to caregiver ratio was 7:1. In another room the ratio was 9:1. Note: A caregiver was added to each classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of a completed food allergy plan for 2 children's files.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based upon the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver used an inappropriate tone with children.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation did not foster appropriate independence in children by not allowing children to make their own choices and decisions.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Independence in Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Other
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Infants were observed sleeping with pacifiers which contained an attachment piece to their clothing. This posed a choking hazard. Note: The caregiver removed the attachment fromt he pacifier during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-30.
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Other
Children in care had not been signed in to the tracking system during the inspection. Note: The provider corrected this at inspection by checking each child in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Based upon the information obtained, the operation has not completed incident reports.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was inadequate loose-fill material in the play area.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver pulled a child by the wrist during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
2 diaper changing mats had plastic garbage bags covering them and cannot be properly cleaned. Note: The provider removed the plastic bags during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-06.
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Other
An electrical outlet was not covered in the classroom during the inspection. Note: The provider placed a cover over the outlet during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-06.
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Safety & premises
The use zone for stationary play equipment does not extend 6 feet around the perimeter of the equipment.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
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Other Serious
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two out of ten child records reviewed is missing the health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that abuse occurred in the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that prohibited punishment occurred in the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the outdoor area by the entrance door the wooden floor was lifting. In the outdoor area there was a fence board that was broken. Note: The wooden floor and fence board was repaired during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-15.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Parents are not being allowed in the classrooms to observe their children.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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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.