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Houston, TX 77080 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Global Kiddos Academy
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Global Kiddos Academy
Global Kiddos Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2025, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 18 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | NCI |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation is provided) |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Global Kiddos 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 Global Kiddos Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1792322
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 18 of 23 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Safety and hazards 9
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safe sleep 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 3
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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- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
“The infant area does not have a rocking chair.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“The infant area does not have a hand washing sink.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The exit to the outside fence does not latch. This poses a risk to children's safety due to anyone being able to open the exit gate.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
May 21, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The operation has one sink in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two caregivers do not have current first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver does not have 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of the fire inspection report was not readily available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The fence that encloses the playground area is damaged, exposing sharp materials to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“There are children's files that are missing physician information.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
“A caregiver was observed not washing their hands or the children hands with soap and water after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“The outdoor area/playground does not have two exits.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The operation has concrete flooring with exposed screws, several holes and is not clean. The flooring poses fall/tripping hazards and safety risks to children and staff.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Staff was observed diapering and children did not wash their hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“The hand washing sink in the infant classroom was not working.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“There are children's admission forms without medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“The toddler caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers do not have current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“The infant classroom does not have proper storage for the children's belongings.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“There is not a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area of the toddler area.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“An infant was observed asleep in a crib without a sheet.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“I observe blankets in the cribs with children.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“I observed a animal lanyard attached to a pacifier.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“I observed a knife accessible to children during the walk through of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“I observed cribs that had unfitted sheets on the mattresses.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“I observed bottles in cribs with children and children sleeping with training cups.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Apr 14, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation has not designated a qualifying director.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
Apr 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“There is sufficient evidence to support that the permit holder submitted a false document of pest services.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“There is sufficient evidence to support children were served ramen noodles.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Insects were observed crawling on the wall of the girls restroom. There were also kitchen utensils stored on the sink of the girls restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Show 13 earlier visits
Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased working in 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“This standard will remain pending. Final notification will be sent at a later date.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
Aug 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“The permit holder submitted a caregiver's annual hours and there were 18 of the 24 hours completed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One child did not have an address on file for the medical facility they are to be transported during an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A caregiver did not have a completed personnel file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There were 3 ant beds in the outside/playground area. The director treated the ant beds with insect spray.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“The infant classroom does not have storage, such as cubicles or shelves, for the children's belongings. The children's bags are placed on a table.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired first aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired CPR certification.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's file does not have a copy of immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
“The operation does not have a smoke detection system.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director of the operation was counted in the child/caregiver ratio in the school age classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
“The operation does not have a smoke detection system.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation has not checked the fire extinguishers monthly per the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There is one caregiver counted in ratio with a pending background check.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“An 8 year old in care was watching videos on a cell phone.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“I reviewed 4 children's files, none of the files had immunization records to review.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Two children's admission forms did not have the Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Two children's admission forms did not have a health statement from a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director was not ensuring that the operation was compliant with minimum standards when the director was working in the role as caregiver and not overseeing director responsibilities.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4403(b) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area - Plan if Licensed Prior to Sept.1, 2003
“The toddler classroom does not have a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by placing a portable sink by the diaper changing station.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is a hole on the playground of the child care center that renders a tripping and/or falling hazard for children. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by filling the hole.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Global Kiddos Academy
Is Global Kiddos Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2025.
When was Global Kiddos Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Global Kiddos Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 18 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 Global Kiddos Academy care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Global Kiddos Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Global Kiddos Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Global Kiddos Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (332) 238-5189 to ask.
What is Global Kiddos Academy's phone number?
(332) 238-5189.
Where is Global Kiddos Academy?
5412 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77041. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Jewels Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.