Brainy Bunch Learning Center
16140 Kuykendahl Rd Ste 128, Houston, TX
4.5· 25 reviews
Brainy Kidz Academy
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Brainy Kidz Academy
Brainy Kidz Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 28, 2025, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brainy 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 Brainy Kidz Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1808195
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Transportation 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather will prevent outdoor play. 2. The plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 3. The incorrect website was listed for the Health and Human Services Commission. 4. The following information was not included regarding increasing employee and parent awareness regarding abuse, neglect and prevention techniques, community organizations the center will partner with, and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 5. Steps the center will take to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Children and staff did not exit the building within three minutes during the March 2026 and April 2026 fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“The center does not have written activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2026
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“The background check for a person no longer employed by the operation has not be inactivated.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026
Mar 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
“Parents are not being allowed to come past the front area of the child care center.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of training within 90 days of being hired.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 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
“Of the six children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from the parent that includes the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Of the four personnel records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two personnel files lacked a hire date. 2. One personnel file lacked documentation of how the education requirements were met. 3. Three personnel files lacked signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbooks were received. 4. One personnel filed lacked signed documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. 5. One personnel file lacked a signed pre-employment affidavit. 6. Three personnel filed lacked a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
746.5607(e)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat
“The incorrect safety seat is being used to transport a 2 year old child. The safety seat being used is not equipped with a harness.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical authorization and treatment for each child is not on the center bus.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The center bus is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One children's file lacked the date of admission. 2. Three children's files lacked the address of the emergency contact. 3. Two children's record lacked the address of the children's doctor. 4. Two children's records lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 5. One child's record did not include a shot record. 6. One child was behind with required shots.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 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 group of children were left unsupervised when the caregiver left the children alone to open the front door for Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“All four staff have not completed an orientation to the child care center.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Of the four personnel records evaluated, two lacked First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“A First Aid Kit is not on the center bus.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Children were sitting in seats without the safety straps being fastened.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Of the four personnel records evaluated, two do not have current CPR training. During the inspection no one in the bulding had current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Parent and emergency contact information for each child is not on the center bus.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“A list of staff is not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection has not been conducted during the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Brainy Kidz Academy
Is Brainy Kidz Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 28, 2025.
When was Brainy Kidz Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brainy Kidz Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Brainy Kidz Academy care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brainy Kidz Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Brainy Kidz Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brainy Kidz Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 888-5030 to ask.
What is Brainy Kidz Academy's phone number?
(281) 888-5030.
Where is Brainy Kidz Academy?
3648 Cypress Creek Pkwy Ste 139, Houston, TX 77068.