The Kenworthy School
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77008 · Texas operation #1738521
Record summary
2 high-risk · 7 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Sep 11, 2026.
0 of 7 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
- 880 W 28th St, Houston, TX 77008
- Phone
- (713) 999-8028
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 280 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 5, 2022
- Director
- Jessica Miles
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes
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
Sep 11, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.
State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"
Inspector's note: A child's file was missing the health statement during inspection.
Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Oct 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 5, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 8, 2026: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: A caregiver placed a child on top of a sleep sack inside the crib and also gave another child a latex glove during diapering procedures.
Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.
State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"
Inspector's note: A caregiver placed a sleeping child on top of a sleep sack in a crib.
Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 18, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: 3 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025, verified by the state Sep 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 10, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
State rule 746.1203(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers"
Inspector's note: Clear instructions were not provided to the incoming caregiver, resulting confusion in regard to the infant's feeding.
Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.
State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation did not provide the parents a copy of the incident report where a non-routine situation happen that could have placed their child at risk.
Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 16, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.
State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"
Inspector's note: A caregiver's use of a cell phone was a contributing factor to child's injury due to lack of supervision
Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Aug 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 10 visits and 9 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: The Kenworthy School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1738521.
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