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Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77022 · Texas operation #1704812

Record summary

9 high-risk · 23 total

9 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (23 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Dec 10, 2025.

3 of 23 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
9013 Mcgallion Rd, Houston, TX 77022
Phone
(832) 453-2919
Ages served
Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Sat, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 11, 2021
Director
Kiki Jackson
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Weekend Care, Field Trips, Night 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

Dec 10, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 24, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 10, 2025: Inspection

5 citations.

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was left in charge of the operation and responsible for children without a current eligible background check. This was corrected when the director returned to the operation and the caregiver left the area of the building where children were in care.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Children were unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom. The director then returned to the operation to relieve the caregiver of her responsibility for the children.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: The operation left a caregiver in charge of the operation without a background check.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: A child under 2 years old was seen watching a kid friendly program with children up to 5 years old.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 15, 2025: Inspection

2 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: Children were unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation.

Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Oct 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 27, 2025: Inspection

5 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: Children were unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation.

Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.

Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The wooden fence in the outdoor play area is broken and has fallen down in some areas.

Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. 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: The operation was unable to provide documentation of the annual children's product certification.

Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025.

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: The operation was unable to provide documentation of emergency drills for 2025.

Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025.

Feb 5, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 27, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: CCR observed that the playground entry gate is broken, picket on the ground, and there are multiple active ant piles.

Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a heater on the floor near a child while sleeping on a mat. Correction: The director stored the heater away from the child.

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

Medium-high risk Animals at Center - Center & Playground Free of Unfamiliar Animals

State rule 746.3905(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Animals at Center - Center & Playground Free of Unfamiliar Animals"

Inspector's note: The entry gate to the playground is broken, allowing stray dogs into the children's playground area and leaving feces behind.

Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 21, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

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

Jan 6, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

High risk Required Fees

State rule HRC42.054: "Required Fees"

Inspector's note: During the last inspection, the operation paid the background check and annual fee. However, a Non-sufficient Funds Invoice posted on 01/03/2025 stated that the payment was not received.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: CCR observed the operation broken fence around the playground, animal feces, and multiple active ant piles.

Corrected Jan 20, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 16, 2024: Inspection

5 citations.

High risk Required Fees

State rule HRC42.054: "Required Fees"

Inspector's note: The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid in six months. Correction: The owner paid the fee during the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: CCR observed the operation broken fence around the playground, animal feces, and multiple active ant piles.

Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified by the state Jan 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must check (validate) its background-check list every 3 months.

State rule 745.651(2)(A) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list"

Inspector's note: The operation have not validated the people since March 2024 Correction: The owner validated the people list during the inspection.

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

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: The owner/caregiver is missing training under the follow topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food or an allergic reaction. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous.

Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The director received 19.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the 7/21/23-7/21/ 2024 training year. The director will need to receive 0.5 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.

Corrected Dec 30, 2024, verified by the state Jan 27, 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 2 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: Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1704812.

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