Kandy Stripe Academy

6515 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Houston, TX 77033 · Harris County

12cited violations

1serious

5inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 187
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Cassandra Anderson
Phone: (713) 734-4909
Regulated since: Jan 9, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1317616 · number 1681927
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 5
Discipline & child guidance 1
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 1
Records & paperwork 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	2	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1)
2024	9	1	Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)
2022	1	0	Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The listed director did not have the required transportation training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-19.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The infant classroom was observed with a torn changing pad. Note: This was corrected 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 2025-11-19.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  One sippy cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-22.
- Other
  In the infant 2 classroom cots were observed without labels. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the criteria for extreme weather.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operational policy did not contain a preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not contain a suspension and expulsion section.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants 12 months and younger section.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
- Records & paperwork
  One of ten records did not contain proof of education requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  3 out of 10 children did not have an updated health statement signed by the doctor after 12 months of parent signage.
  
  HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-23.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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 Kandy Stripe Academy, 6515 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Houston, TX 77033-1724 (operation ID 1317616, operation number 1681927), 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]
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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.