15 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2025.
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 29, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
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Unlock in the report| Oct 2, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 13 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 1, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | §745.641 Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children. |
| May 29, 2026 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised. |
| May 29, 2026 | §746.2207(a) Records, permits & program | Medium risk | Corrected | Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | §746.1315(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: 3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | §746.901(9) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification: 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | §746.501(a)(24) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.605(6) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.5205(1) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: A fire drill has not been conducted. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.901(9) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification: 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.1315(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: 3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.501(a)(24) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.605(11) Fire safety & emergency drills | High risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization: 1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.605(10) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information - Physician Information: 3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.605(12) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement: 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.901(2) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements: 3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.901(8) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check: 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.2911 Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Adequate Lighting During Naptime: Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | §746.605(7) Safety hazards | High risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information - Release Information: 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information. |
| Aug 14, 2025 | §746.631(a) Records, permits & program | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System: Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Private Prep School Katy, 77450 | Child care center | — | 246 | No records | — | 1.3 km |
| Hooray Playground Katy, 77450 | Child care center | — | 68 | No records | — | 1.4 km |
| Kids R Kids #1 Katy, 77450 | Child care center | — | 408 | No records | — | 1.5 km |
| Houston Hua Xia Chinese School - Katy Branch Katy, 77450 | School-age program | — | 93 | No records | — | 1.6 km |
| Exley Elementary Asp YMCA Katy, 77450 | School-age program | — | 70 | No records | — | 1.6 km |
| Little Ranch Preschool Katy, 77450 | Child care center | — | 61 | No records | — | 1.6 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1503536 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 5131 S FRY RD STE 100|KATY|T… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 5131 S FRY RD, KATY, TX, 77450 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1814864 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Aug 26, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905889214 | Verified | Jun 8, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905889213 | Verified | May 29, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905961195 | Verified | Oct 24, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905889212 | Verified | Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905889211 | Verified | Oct 2, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.