Acuarela Kidz Academy
Licensed child-care center in Katy, TX 77449 · Texas operation #1726130
Record summary
1 high-risk · 3 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 2 inspections); last inspection Jan 20, 2026.
0 of 3 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 3111 Fry Rd Ste 100, Katy, TX 77449
- Phone
- (346) 600-2606
- Website
- acuarelakidz.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 8, 2022; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Maria Torres
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jan 20, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The fire marshal inspection document expired on 01/14/2026.
Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 29, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.
State rule 746.501(a)(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Water Activities"
Inspector's note: The parent handbook lacked a written water activity policy.
Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: One child's record lacked the health statement from a health professional.
Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified by the state Feb 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Acuarela Kidz Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1726130.
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