Kids Garden

6729 STELLA LINK RD, Houston, TX 77005 · Harris County

30cited violations

8serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 47
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 08:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Ruth Gonzales
Phone: (713) 485-4418
Regulated since: Jun 23, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1394426 · number 1732948
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 14
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	6	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2024	6	0	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	16	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (2)
2022	2	2	Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Caregiver did not give an accurate headcount of their children.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
- Staff background & training
  All employees missing training on Hazardous materials and food allergies. Two caregivers missing educational proofs. One caregiver missing 2985.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  One child missing emergency contact address. One child missing date of admission and health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.601(a) — Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Caregiver did not give an accurate headcount of their children.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
- Staff background & training
  All employees missing training on Hazardous materials and food allergies. Two caregivers missing educational proofs. One caregiver missing 2985.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  One child missing emergency contact address. One child missing date of admission and health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.601(a) — Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver needs sixteen hours of preservice training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-10. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
- Safety & premises
  A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child enrolled.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
- Illness & medication
  An immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
HHSC inspection history
May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver needs sixteen hours of preservice training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-10. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
- Safety & premises
  A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child enrolled.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
- Illness & medication
  An immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was observed with a group of 24 children ages 2-6 years old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
  
  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 2023-06-06.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver is in need of 24 hours of Pre-Service training. Two caregivers are in need of 8 hours of Pre-Service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver is in need of 20 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
- Staff background & training
  The director is in need of 30 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
- Other
  The last sanitation inspection was conducted 01/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing equipment used in the toddler area was torn.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations last fire inspection was conducted 01/04/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Illness & medication
  Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Four children were in need of a special needs statement. Four children were in need of current immunization records. Two children needed a health statement. Two children needed an address for the emergency contact. Two children are in need of a food allergy emergency plan.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was observed with a group of 24 children ages 2-6 years old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
  
  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 2023-06-06.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver is in need of 24 hours of Pre-Service training. Two caregivers are in need of 8 hours of Pre-Service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver is in need of 20 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
- Staff background & training
  The director is in need of 30 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
- Other
  The last sanitation inspection was conducted 01/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing equipment used in the toddler area was torn.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations last fire inspection was conducted 01/04/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Illness & medication
  Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Four children were in need of a special needs statement. Four children were in need of current immunization records. Two children needed a health statement. Two children needed an address for the emergency contact. Two children are in need of a food allergy emergency plan.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  During the inspection a caregiver was present with children and the caregivers background check status was inactive. Note: Anyone with access to children in care who is present at the center must have an active and eligible background check from Child Care Regulation.
  
  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 2022-12-20. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  During the inspection a caregiver was present with children and the caregivers background check status was inactive. Note: Anyone with access to children in care who is present at the center must have an active and eligible background check from Child Care Regulation.
  
  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 2022-12-20. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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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 Kids Garden, 6729 STELLA LINK RD, Houston, TX 77005-4342 (operation ID 1394426, operation number 1732948), 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.