# The Playground for Kids LLC

The Playground for Kids LLC is a licensed licensed child-care home (group family day care home) in Katy, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 12 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC.

## Key facts
- Status: Full Permit · Operating
- Address: Katy, TX 77449 (street address omitted by regulator)

- Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Capacity: 12
- License/permit: 1749610
- Operator: home-based individual provider

- Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Accepts child care subsidies: yes
- Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1416004

## Inspection record
12 findings across 11 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-08-16 to 2026-10-15); 9 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2024-03-26 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children: The gun and ammunition were in the same locked apparatus. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the ammunition and placed it in another locked apparatus. (§747.3505(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3505-b))
- 2023-09-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Corrected at inspection: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age: A 10 month old was placed in a play yard which had 2 additional mattresses in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the infant and the mattresses. (§747.2315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2315-b))
- 2023-09-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: The indoor active activity involved the use of the TV with a music video for active movement.  There were 8 children under 2 years old in care.  This was corrected at the inspection when the director placed a cover over the TV. (§747.2105(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2105-a))
- 2022-12-16 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-12-21: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: The last fire drill conducted was on 09/22/2022. (§747.5005(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-1))
- 2022-12-16 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-12-21: Children's Records - Immunizations: One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for age. (§747.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-603-a-4))
- 2022-12-16 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-01-04: Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home: The child/caregiver ratio was not met.  The director had 7 children in care ages, 1-10 months, 1- 11 months, 1-13 months, 1-16 months, 1-20 months, and 2- 2years old.  With 4 infants, the director may care for 2 additional children.  The director was over child/caregiver ratio by 1 child. (§747.1801; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1801))
- 2022-12-16 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan: On the admission form, a parent indicated a child had a diagnosed allergy.  The emergency care plan in the child's file was not signed by a physician. (§747.605(16); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-605-16))
- 2022-12-16 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-12-21: Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion: The assistant caregiver's file lacked the educational requirements. (§747.1207(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1207-2))
- 2022-11-10 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-11-10: Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional: There were no written feeding instructions for the infants in enrolled and in care. (§747.2321(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2321-a))
- 2022-08-16 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-22: Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal: The operation had a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher not the required 3A 40BC. (§747.5103; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5103))
- 2022-08-16 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-22: Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building: There was no carbon monoxide detector upstairs. (§747.5335(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5335-a-1))
- 2022-08-16 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-22: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired: The was a fence board missing. (§747.4407(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-4407-b))

## Sources
- tx_hhsc_operations record 1416004 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1416004
- tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1749610 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1749610
- tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-zrmu~9uvv-apxi (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1749610
- tx_tda_cacfp_homes record 03268-05371 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/ub2y-4i6h.json?cesiteid=03268-05371

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