Kent International Academy

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The reviewed operational policies were found to be missing items, such as, Suspension and expulsion of children, Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F, Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5, Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center, Instructions on how a parent may access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, information regarding Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect, (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect, and (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202, information regarding area being a gang-free zone.

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

High risk Active-play equipment must be securely anchored.

State rule 746.4601(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored"

Inspector's note: A play structure on the playground was observed to have the rail road ties that were anchored on one side sticking up and were not flush with the metal beam and the other side did not have the anchors at all. Noted: the anchors that were present were hammered down to be flush with the beam.

Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 4, 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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: A child was observed to be sleeping in front of an exterior exit door. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the child's mat was moved away from the door.

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

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: A slide structure with a platform of 27 inches was observed to not have the required six inches of loose-fill installed around the structure.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Activity plans for each group of children must be posted.

State rule 746.401(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center"

Inspector's note: Current activity plans were not posted in two of the three classrooms. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the current lesson plans were posted.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-low risk The licensing parent notification poster must be posted.

State rule 746.401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster"

Inspector's note: The licensing Parent Notification Poster, was not posted. Noted: this was corrected when the poster was provided to the operation and was printed and posted on the parent bulletin board in the lobby area.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: One caregiver, who has been employed over 90 days, did not have current First Aid Certification.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 15, 2025.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: The director did not have a current First Aid and CPR certification available for review. The certificate that was available was expired as of July 29, 2025.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.

State rule 746.5307(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"

Inspector's note: Three fire extinguisher's tags indicated that they had last been serviced August 2024.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: Per the health and safety audit, the director's training was reviewed and there was no training certificate available for review in the required topic: Medication Administration. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the Medication Administration training for the current training year was used to cover the missing training in the evaluated year.

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

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: There was not a current Form 2885 signed and avilalble for review. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the CPSC website was reviewed and form 2885 was signed and posted.

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

Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.

State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"

Inspector's note: One of the six children's files did not have a parent or physician siged health statement availalbe for review.

Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified by the state Oct 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: An infant was sitting in a highchair without safety straps fastened.

Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).