Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Katy, TX has 174 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 25,912 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 106 accept infants. 20 (11%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 7.
What inspectors cite most in Katy
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidepost Montessori at Katy | 77450 | 241 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-08-28 |
| Children's Lighthouse of Katy- Clay Road | 77449 | 236 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-09-01 |
| Lionheart Children's Academy at Venture Church | 77493 | 216 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-10-20 |
| Monty Ballard YMCA | 77494 | 214 | School age | 2026-07-15 |
| Holy Covenant Cdc | 77449 | 201 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-11-03 |
| Grace Fellowship Preschool | 77450 | 191 | Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-09-22 |
| Everbrook Academy | 77493 | 188 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-08-07 |
| Childs Play Learning Center | 77450 | 125 | Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-09-17 |
| Katy Isd Child Care | 77493 | 124 | Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-11-03 |
| Kisd South Transportation Childcare | 77494 | 105 | Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-08-26 |
| Club Busy Bee - Franz | 77449 | 100 | Preschool, School age | 2026-05-11 |
| Bonnie Holland Elementary YMCA | 77494 | 90 | Preschool, School age | 2026-04-15 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most high-risk citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations | High-risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Hua Xia Chinese School - Katy Branch | 77450 | 93 | 61 | 44 |
| Rising Star Academy, LLC | 77450 | 200 | 52 | 39 |
| Vanguard Academy Katy | 77450 | 116 | 49 | 38 |
| First Steps Learning Center | 77450 | 60 | 30 | 24 |
| Best Kids Academy | 77450 | 216 | 34 | 23 |
| Ivy Kids Early Learning Center - Silver Ranch | 77494 | 340 | 29 | 22 |
| Xtrimkids Academy | 77449 | 50 | 30 | 21 |
| My Place Early Learning Center | 77494 | 211 | 25 | 20 |
| First Prep Academy | 77449 | 79 | 41 | 19 |
| Texas Kids Childcare | 77449 | 307 | 34 | 19 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
How to check a Katy daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation site. Our Texas guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Looking for the strongest records? See the top daycares in Katy.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Katy, TX?
Kinfield lists 174 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Katy, TX, with 25,912 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Katy daycares take infants?
106 licensed programs in Katy, TX are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Katy?
"Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months (26 TAC §746.51…", cited at 45 programs in Katy.