Texas Daycare Check

Bunker Hill KinderCare

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77024 · Texas operation #855683 · part of KinderCare

Record summary

5 high-risk · 21 total

5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (21 citations in all, from 9 inspections, 3 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Oct 8, 2026.

4 of 21 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.

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Details

Address
937 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston, TX 77024
Phone
(713) 464-1625
Website
www.kindercare.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
122 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 23, 2006
Director
Lange Lauture
Programs
Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care

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

Oct 8, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 23, 2026: Inspection

3 citations.

High risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

State rule 746.2501(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: A child was observed sleeping with a pacifier that had a clip attached in their mouth during nap time.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a employee not their hands after changing a diaper.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 7, 2026.

Medium-high risk The diaper-changing area must be sanitized after each use.

State rule 746.3505(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a caregiver in the infant room not sanitize the changing table in between changing diapers.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 7, 2026.

Sep 11, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: Caregivers in 2 out of 4 rooms observed provided the incorrect number of children in their care.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed pulling a child by their arm and kicking the nap cot while the child was on it.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 20, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space"

Inspector's note: Insufficient walking space was observed in the infant and toddler groups. The ends of some cots were observed to be touching each other. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the cots were rearrged to provide enough walking space

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Aug 6, 2026: Inspection

7 citations.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: During nap time, children were observed sleeping behind a shelving unit. The shelving unit obstructed the caregiver's view, preventing the caregiver from maintaining visual supervision of the children.

Corrected Aug 6, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space"

Inspector's note: There was no sufficient walk and work space between cots in the Infant B classroom.

Corrected Aug 6, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child enrolled.

Corrected Aug 10, 2026, verified by the state Aug 7, 2026.

Medium risk Each crib must be labelled for its infant.

State rule 746.2409(a)(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant"

Inspector's note: I observed unlabeled cribs used for children enrolled.

Corrected Aug 6, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026.

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Updated feeding instructions are needed for eight children.

Corrected Aug 10, 2026, verified by the state Aug 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"

Inspector's note: The PM snack menu showed children would be served fresh apples and sun butter. During today's inspection children were served oranges and crackers as well as oranges and pancakes for PM snack.

Corrected Aug 6, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: The operation utilizes a numbered cot/chart system for nap. During today's inspection I observed children asleep on numbered cots however the cot did not match the posted chart. A number/child assignment map was not available in the Pre-K and Fours classroom.

Corrected Aug 6, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026.

Aug 4, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to maintain adequate supervision of a child.

Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 23, 2026: Assessment

No citations.

Mar 23, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 26, 2026: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Upon entering an infant classroom, one caregiver was observed with ten children ages 14-19 months old. The specified age group for the class was 12-17 months which allows one caregiver to supervise a maximum of 5 children. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children. A caregiver in another classroom was observed with 9 children ages 13-20 months old. The specified age group for the class was 12-17 months which allows one caregiver to supervise a maximum of 5 children. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children.

Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified by the state Mar 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. The caregiver was beginning to diaper another child. Note: This was corrected during inspection. The caregiver washed their hands before diapering the next child.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: A child did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. Note: This was corrected during inspection. The child washed their hands before returning to play.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Feb 24, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Sep 2, 2025: Inspection

4 citations.

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 last fire inspection was completed 08/26/2024.

Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Education completed outside the U.S. must be evaluated before it counts toward a staff qualification.

State rule 746.1111 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Education Outside of U.S."

Inspector's note: Equivalency documentation is needed for three caregivers.

Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025.

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: During today's inspection I observed stored medications that were expired. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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: Health statements are needed for two children enrolled.

Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025.

Apr 22, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 8, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 14 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Bunker Hill KinderCare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #855683.

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