Kce Champions LLC @ Kipp Shine
10711 KIPP WAY DR, Houston, TX 77099 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 10:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Leon Elmes
- Phone
- (346) 524-0209
- Regulated since
- Feb 6, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1454255 · number 1780736
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child in care.
HHSC 744.2669 — Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Other
The monthly maintenance checklist was not available for review during today's inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 744.3113(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-09.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: Five children needed Special Care Needs information. Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for two children enrolled. One child needs an address for the emergency contact. One child needs emergency care information. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. Parents/guardian of five children enrolled did not indicate if whether or not the child has a diagnosed food allergy.
HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-23.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.
HHSC 744.1315(a) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training
Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 744.1315(b) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Safety & premises
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: - Five children needed Special Care Needs Information - Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for all ten children. -One child needed an address for the emergency contact. -One child needed emergency care information. -A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.
HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
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Staff background & training
Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.
HHSC 744.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver responsible for a group of children in grades Kinder-8th was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 30-32 children. A total of 23 children were present.
HHSC 744.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-25. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Staff background & training
Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.
HHSC 744.1315(a) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Staff background & training
Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 744.1315(b) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Safety & premises
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: - Five children needed Special Care Needs Information - Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for all ten children. -One child needed an address for the emergency contact. -One child needed emergency care information. -A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.
HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Records & paperwork
The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 744.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during today's inspection.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Staff background & training
Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.
HHSC 744.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Other Serious
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Oct 10, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.
HHSC 744.3255(b) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report a change in director.
HHSC 744.303(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report a change in controlling persons.
HHSC 744.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Safety & premises
Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.
HHSC 744.3255(b) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Five children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. Three children needed an address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 744.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for two children enrolled.
HHSC 744.2669 — Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
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Other
The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit were expired.
HHSC 744.2753(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 7-9 years old was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated 13 were present, however 14 were counted in the group.
HHSC 744.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-18. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Records & paperwork
The menu posted did not reflect the dinner items that was served. The menu posted showed sloppy joes, bbq beans, and pineapple was for dinner. The children were served beef pasta, carrots, and corn. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 744.2413(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-18.
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Records & paperwork
The sign in and out logs in the Pre-K and Seekers class did not reflect the number of children present. The sign in and out log for the Pre-K class showed 8 children signed in, however 7 were present. The sign in and out log for the Seekers class showed 13 of 14 children were signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 744.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver responsible for a group of nine children ages 5-6 years old was observed caring for children during this inspection. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-18.
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Other Serious
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Aug 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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