Childtime Learning Centers
3170 N Fry Rd, Katy, TX
Acuarela Kidz Academy
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About Acuarela Kidz Academy
Acuarela Kidz Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 8, 2022, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care and before-school care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 5 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish), Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Ballet, Paint, and more |
| Staff | Certified Teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation offered for before/after school) |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Acuarela Kidz Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Acuarela Kidz Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1726130
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire marshal inspection document expired on 01/14/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
“The parent handbook lacked a written water activity policy.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's record lacked the health statement from a health professional.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in the van had not been tagged and approved by the fire marshall.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2023
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“The liability insurance information was not availbe for review. It expired 5/10/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
Feb 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Four caregivers had not completed the required 16 hours of training within 90 days of hire.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required annual training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medications 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The background check validation was last updated on 10/16/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2023
Jan 30, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
- Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection was due by 07/20/22. The inspection had not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
- Jan 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Nov 29, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The personnel records were incomplete. The records lacked affidavit, educational requirements, training, employee statement re: personnel and center policies, and orientation statement re: abuse/neglect training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“There was no playground maintenance checklists available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“The children's records reviewed did not have the date of admission on it.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“Two caregivers did not have the pediatric first aid completed priorto direct care of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2021
746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
“There was no medication record for medication administered to a child on September.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
“There was no written documentation that the parents were notified that the operation did not have liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child's record did not have the emergency contact on it.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A volunteer was seen to function in a caregiver role. The volunteer was unsupervised when she took children to the restroom and was in charge of the toddler classroom. The volunteer requires a background check to be submitted with FBI fingerprints.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three children's records did not have the updated immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
Oct 20, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The results for a volunteer, who was present in direct care of the children, had not been received.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Acuarela Kidz Academy
Is Acuarela Kidz Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 8, 2022.
When was Acuarela Kidz Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Acuarela Kidz Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Acuarela Kidz Academy care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Acuarela Kidz Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Acuarela Kidz Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Acuarela Kidz Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 600-2606 to ask.
What is Acuarela Kidz Academy's phone number?
(346) 600-2606.
Where is Acuarela Kidz Academy?
3111 Fry Rd Ste 100, Katy, TX 77449. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Learning Centers, under 0.1 miles away.