Greengate Academy INC
18490 KUYKENDAHL RD, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 270
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Denise Statlander
- Phone
- (281) 288-0880
- Regulated since
- Apr 7, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 103186 · number 225397
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 13 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Room C, the toddler classroom did not have the mats/cots labeled within the classroom. A total of 12 children were observed on mats that were not labeled, and/or labeled incorrectly. The operation will utilize a number chart to specify which cot/mat belongs to which child. The numbers were added to cots while Licensing was present.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The annual sanitation inspection report was dated 05/09/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Records & paperwork
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the school-age classroom was observed caring for seven children, 7-9 years of age. The caregiver observed was not following the provisional status, which states that the individual could not care for children alone, or unsupervised. One caregiver was added to the classroom in order to abide by the provisional status.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-18.
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Other Serious
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregivers in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the youngest and the oldest in care. The caregivers in the 2 year old classroom was not aware of the youngest and oldest child in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Staff background & training
Four out of ten staff records observed did not include a total of 24 annual hours. Half of the training hours observed were provided by individuals who do not qualify. Staff files did not include topics related to: - Emergency preparedness - Growth and development - SIDS/shaken baby syndrome - Abuse and neglect - communicable diseases - administering medication - food allergies - building and physical premises safety - handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Staff background & training
Based on the documentation received, the transportation training certificate observed for the driver in question did not meet minimum standards trainer's qualifications.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One caregiver in the infant classroom was observed diaper changing an infant, 10 months of age. The caregiver left the classroom without washing their hands, and/or the infant classroom. After being notified the caregiver washed the infant's hand.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-02. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained, the transportation driver did not have a list of children who was being transported. One transporter was observed unloading 3 children from the transportation vehicle that picks up from Mueller Elementary.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Other
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Aug 22, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was left in the vehicle unattended
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver failed to follow proper procedures to ensure all children they were responsible for were accounted for. The caregiver called a child's name, another child responded the child was present, however, the caregiver failed to conduct a name-to-face to verify the child was present. Approximately 20-30 minutes later, it was discovered the child was not in the building due to being left on the center's vehicle.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Staff background & training
Based on the documentation received, the transportation training certificate observed for the driver in question did not meet minimum standards trainer's qualifications.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based off the information obtained from the investigation the operation failed to report that a child was left on the transportation vehicle unsupervised for an extended period of time.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Other Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support the safety precautions for unloading children was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended for approximately 20-30 minutes.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver failed to follow the facilities procedures regarding safety precautions for loading and unloading children which resulted in a child being left in the center's vehicle unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Illness & medication
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, verification was not available for review to support the facility completed and shared an incident report with the parent and/or guardian of a child that left unattended on the center's vehicle.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children with an inactivated background check. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of a new background check is received.
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 2021-11-17.
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Food & allergies
Six infant bottles were not properly labeled with the infant's first name and last initial. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were properly labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-17.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kits in both of the transportation vehicles was missing antiseptic. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when antiseptic was added to both first aid kits.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not completed a Childrens Product Safety Annual Certification since 1/13/2020. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when the Annual Certification was completed.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies did not have a policy for safe sleep for infants. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when this policy was added to the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no parent contact information and emergency contact information in the vehicles. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when the parent contact information and the emergency contact information was added in the vehicles.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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