Maya Learning LLC (dba Spanish Learning Castle - Mason)
2501 S Mason Rd Ste 290B, Katy, TX
4.5· 16 reviews
Best Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 216
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Best Kids Academy
Best Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 21, 2010, for up to 216 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 216 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months through 8th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Mandarin, basketball, music, art, chess |
| Staff | Trained staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toilet-learning support. Extended care: Extended 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (pickup from Katy ISD campuses within 6 miles) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 2010 |
| Licensed capacity | 216 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Best Kids 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 Best Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 216 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1150846
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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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- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm has not been maintained on 1 out of 3 buses used to transport children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a signed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 27,2024.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contact immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A fire inspection has not been conducted since January 8, 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
Jan 16, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
“1 out of10 children's files evaluated did not contain the parents' information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“Documentation the carbon monoxide dectectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not avaialable upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“1 out of 10 children's files evalauted did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physican or the emergency care facility.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“4 out of 10 children's files evalauated did not contain a signed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Documentation the smoke detectors have been tested since August of 2024 was not availabe upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Documentation a fire drill has been conducted since October 11,2024 was not available upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Jan 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children in care during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was a total of 14 children observed on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“During the inspection, the operation could not provide access to children and staff files upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was observed leaving the playground to go to the restroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
“During the inspection, caregivers were unaware of who was left in charge in the director's absence.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“A caregiver did not know the age of the oldest child in care and did not have information to show the ages of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
Feb 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain current CPR certification. The certification expired 07/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“3 out of 9 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“1 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“1 out of 4 children's files evaulated did not contain names and telephone numbers of other person's in which the child can be released too.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
746.901(7) - Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
“3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain a elgible background check letter.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“1 out of 9 staff files evauated did not contain a signed affidavit of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“A caregiver responsible for a group of 8 children ages 3y to 4y did not know state the correct number children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 9 children currently present. A caregiver responsible for a group of 11 children ages 4y to 5y did not know state the correct number of children that were currently present. The caregiver stated there were 12 children currently present.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies handbook is missing the policy for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A person was observed in a classroom with 8 children, ages 1yr. to 2yr. providing direct care. The person does not have an initial background check submission on file. Note: The person in charge asked the person leave the operation during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is not available for review during this inspection. The last inspection conducted was on 10/18/2021.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation has not certified annually the children's product safety recalled items list. Documentation shows certification was completed on 4/1/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
- Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 15, 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, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
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Mar 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The playground was observed to not have a sufficient amount of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Two sippy cups were not labeled with child first name and last name or last name initial.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Best Kids Academy
Is Best Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 21, 2010.
When was Best Kids Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Best Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Best Kids Academy care for?
216, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Best Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Best Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Best Kids Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 437-1777 to ask.
What is Best Kids Academy's phone number?
(832) 437-1777.
Where is Best Kids Academy?
21915 Royal Montreal Dr, Katy, TX 77450. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Haven, 0.2 miles away.