Koala Cubs
Licensed child-care center in Pasadena, TX 77504 ยท Texas operation #1581856
Record summary
3 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Aug 25, 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
- 1033 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
- Phone
- (713) 943-7993
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 11, 2016
- Director
- Shehla Merchant
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, 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
Aug 25, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
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: One food allergy plan for a student enrolled on 12/8/2025 did not contain a signature by the parent.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: The operations last documented fire drill listed on the emergency practices was 5/13/2026.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Drills must be documented.
State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"
Inspector's note: The operations emergency practices did not contain the severe weather, sheltering and lock down drill documented.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026.
Mar 20, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 16, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Sep 2, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
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: Koala Cubs on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1581856.
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