Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC
5131 S FRY RD STE 100, Katy, TX 77450 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 141
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Grace Kook
- Phone
- (832) 557-4111
- Regulated since
- Nov 4, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1503536 · number 1814864
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 17 | 13 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (5), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
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 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
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 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Other
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
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 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Other Serious
Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire drill has not been conducted.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Safety & premises
3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Records & paperwork Serious
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Records & paperwork Serious
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Records & paperwork
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
2 out of 4 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 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Other Serious
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.