Katy Gt Academy
21020 HIGHLAND KNOLLS DR, Katy, TX 77450 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 119
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Huang Huang
- Phone
- (281) 646-7360
- Regulated since
- Oct 28, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 353586 · number 894691
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 13 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the address of the child's physican.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-08.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-08.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
5 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Other
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, 3 caregivers were observed in the classroom with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present. Note: One caregiver did leave the operation during the inspection.
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 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Other
A caregiver was observed on their cell phone while children were in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Other
Documentation showing children were signed into care was not available upon request.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director and a caregiver have incomplete employee affidavit forms within their respective files upon review of five staff records.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required. The survey was completed the day the inspector notified the director of the pending item.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I am reciting this standard due to the playground was observed to still have insufficient loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard is being recited because the operation did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan based on minimum standard guidelines.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregiver who was in charge was also covering classroom. The caregiver left children in the classroom alone during nap time to come and open the door for licensing.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the kitchen area food (cabbage, sausage, curry potato) was observed sitting out and uncovered. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director covered the food and placed it inside the refrigerator.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Gallons of Bleach was observed on a shelf next to food items. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bleach from the shelf.
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 2022-01-13.
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Other
A television in the after school classroom was not mounted or anchored down preventing tipping over.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The wooden climbing structure had a protruding metal screw exposed and accessible to children.
HHSC 746.4601(4) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-18. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Other
The playground was observed to have insufficient loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection for review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a completed emergency preparedness plan based on minimum standard guidelines.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Safety & premises
All fire drills conducted for 2021 had an exit time of more than 3 minutes with the exception of (July and November 2021). The fire drill conducted on 1/4/22 had an exit time of 5 minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have for review a sign in/out tracking system for children in care.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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