Kinder College Learning Academy ? Richmond
821 E HIGHWAY 90A STE 100, Richmond, TX 77406 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Penelophy Ray
- Phone
- (832) 497-1311
- Regulated since
- Jun 7, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1466413 · number 1789499
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 15 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (5), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The vehicles in use to transport children did not carry first-aid kits.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
A vehicle used to transport children did not have electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff records were not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An exposed bolt was observed protruding from the merry go round equipment in the playground surface.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three children under 2 years old were observed watching television during the inspection. Note: It was corrected at the inspection time when the director turn off the television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-20.
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Other
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver present in the preschool classroom 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 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the walktrough in the operation, it was observed that in the playground area, the gate had fallen down, creating an open access to a parkig lot.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employees that transport children does not have current transportation training. Last training was from 12/19/23.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Other
The playground area does not have enough surfacing material in all use zones.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Records & paperwork
Five children did not have health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not have inmmunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Records & paperwork
One employee did not have proof of education on file.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Records & paperwork
Four employees did not have notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Records & paperwork
Six employees did not have pre-employment affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Staff background & training
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May 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she instructed two children to walk from the operation?s restroom area to the playground unattended. The children exited the building unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained by DFPS, neglectful supervision occurred when a caregiver left two children unsupervised, as a result the children exited the building.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver used her personal phone while on duty and supervision was not maintained properly.
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 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered by DFPS, two unsupervised children left the operation for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 22, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One vehicles were observed and it had their vehicle registeration state expired on 08/2024.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A total of ten operational staff files were review. One of ten operational staff files did not have their annual twenty-four hours in childcare for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The infant teacher did not know how many children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Other
The infant teacher did not know the age of each child assigned to her classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Supervision & ratios
A total of six classroom were observed. One of the six classroom were out of ratio. The infant classroom had 1 teacher and 7 children. The age of the children are 7 months, 12 months, 11 months, 7 months, 9 months, 7 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to notify Licensing of a change in director.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Food expired was found inside the refrigerator and in the storage cabinet.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A walkthrough was conducted inside and outside the operation. A total of three out six classroom had dead insects, pest and other rodents. Two out of four bathroom are not working properly and flushing well.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information available there is enough evidence to suggest that the operation did not have a functional air conditioner inside the childcare center for over two weeks.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other Serious
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation did not write and provide a physical copy of the incident report when a child got involved incident or injury to the parents while the child is in care.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide a physical copy and obtained the parent signature on the incident report when their child got involved in an incident or injury while their child was in care.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation does not have written policy for procedures for the release of children, illness and exclusion criteria, procedures for dispensing medication a statement that medication is not dispensed, procedures for handling medical emergencies, discipline and guidance policy, safe sleep for infant 12 months old or younger, the procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval, the procedures for parents to review copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online, instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the DFPS website your emergency preparedness plan, procedures for conducting health checks.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the annual health inspection at the time of the application inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Safety & premises
One sink did not work properly in the toddler classroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The changing station equipment was worn and torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not complete the annual fire inspection at the time of the application inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The school age vehicle registration sticker is expired on 08/2023.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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