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Gessner Kiddie Kollege

8895 W Bellfort St, Houston, TX 770314.4· 130 reviews
licensed capacity
232
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2021
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About Gessner Kiddie Kollege

Gessner Kiddie Kollege is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 20, 2021, for up to 232 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
232 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
CurriculumFrogstreet Curriculum
StaffCollective 100 years of early childhood education experience
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity232 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gessner Kiddie Kollege 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Gessner Kiddie Kollege

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
232 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1713220
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 19 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

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See all 26 visits
  1. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During today's inspection I observed cleaning supplies stored on a shelf in an area accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025

  2. May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification

      “Two out of four files checked did not have any photo identification. This was corrected when director made a copy of their drivers license and kept a copy on file.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 caregiver left an infant alone to get her procare tablet in the office and went back to her room.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

  9. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Sep 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Feb 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “Based on the interview with children and staff, there is enough evidence to validate that prohibited punishment did occured in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023

  16. Apr 11, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      “I observed unlabeled cups in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      “Documentation showing a caregiver completed 16 hours of pre-service training was not available for review during this inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Four caregivers needed Pediatric CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was determined: -Six needed a special needs statement -Three needed emergency contact information such as name, address, and phone number for someone other than the parent/guardian. -Two needed school information -Three needed updated immunization records -One needed a food allergy statement -Two needed a food allergy emergency plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The classrooms did not have a sleeping chart for children in care. Note: This was corrected during inspection. The classrooms created and posted a number/child assignment chart.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “Four caregivers were in need of Pediatric first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Gessner Kiddie Kollege

Is Gessner Kiddie Kollege licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 20, 2021.

When was Gessner Kiddie Kollege last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gessner Kiddie Kollege had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 19 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 Gessner Kiddie Kollege care for?

232, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Gessner Kiddie Kollege accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Gessner Kiddie Kollege'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 Gessner Kiddie Kollege cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 981-4411 to ask.

What is Gessner Kiddie Kollege's phone number?

(713) 981-4411.

Where is Gessner Kiddie Kollege?

8895 W Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77031. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Blessings Academy, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).