Something Special Children's Center
9602 Fulton St, Houston, TX
3.4· 20 reviews
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream
- licensed capacity
- 204
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 9, 2024, for up to 204 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 204 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 204 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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 KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 204 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1780696
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A caregiver responsible for children did not have an active background check. A background check was submitted for the caregiver, and the caregiver was removed from the classroom during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
- Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2026Visit1 rule cited
744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not share completed incident report forms with the parents of the children involved in the vehicle accident within the required 48 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
744.1311(c) - Documented Annual Training-1 Hours prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
“The director is missing child maltreatment training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
744.1311(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“The director is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“The caregiver is missing the following training: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation has not received approval from licensing to care for the children in the added space.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
Jul 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.3503 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“A fire inspection report was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
“The operation did not notify licensing of the changing hours of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
“The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan that was not specific for the campus needs, they did not state how they would get children with limited mobility or have an alternate shelter location.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023
744.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“The operation did not have an operational policies that was specific for the campus needs, it was missing the times, days and months they operate and how they provide meals.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream
Is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 9, 2024.
When was KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream care for?
204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream's hours?
Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 244-3452 to ask.
What is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream's phone number?
(832) 244-3452.
Where is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Dream?
500 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77022. The nearest other daycare we list is Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy, 0.3 miles away.