# Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Katy, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 141 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 5131 S Fry Rd Ste 100, Katy, TX 77450 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 141 - License/permit: 1814864 - Operator: not published - Phone: (832) 557-4111 - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1503536 ## Inspection record 20 findings across 8 Texas HHSC inspections (2025-05-01 to 2026-06-08); 15 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-05-29 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-06-08: 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. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2026-05-29 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-06-08: 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. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2026-05-29 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-06-08: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime. (§746.2207(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-a)) - 2025-10-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-31: 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. (§746.1315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b)) - 2025-10-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-10-31: Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification: 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification. (§746.901(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-9)) - 2025-10-24 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-31: Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request. (§746.501(a)(24); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-24)) - 2025-10-02 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-24: Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact. (§746.605(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-6)) - 2025-10-02 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-07: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: A fire drill has not been conducted. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2025-10-02 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-10-24: Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification: 2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification. (§746.901(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-9)) - 2025-10-02 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-24: 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. (§746.1315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b)) - 2025-10-02 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-10: 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. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2025-10-02 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-24: Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request. (§746.501(a)(24); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-24)) - 2025-10-02 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-24: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization: 1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention. (§746.605(11); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-11)) - 2025-10-02 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-10-24: Required Admission Information - Physician Information: 3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility. (§746.605(10); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-10)) - 2025-10-02 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-24: Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement: 3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement. (§746.605(12); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-12)) - …and 5 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [British Private Prep School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1151531) — 1.34 km, capacity 246 - [Hooray Playground](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1487838) — 1.42 km, capacity 68 - [Kids R Kids #1](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1142218) — 1.53 km, capacity 408 - [Houston Hua Xia Chinese School - Katy Branch](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1306554) — 1.57 km, capacity 93 - [Exley Elementary Asp YMCA](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-253640) — 1.6 km, capacity 70 - [Little Ranch Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1530868) — 1.61 km, capacity 61 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1503536 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1503536 - us_census_geocoder record 5131 S FRY RD STE 100|KATY|TX|77450 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1814864 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1814864 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1503536 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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