Gethsemane Lutheran MDO
4040 Watonga Blvd, Houston, TX
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 25, 2024, for up to 136 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 136 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 | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus 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 Nexus
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1780737
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 22, 2026Visit1 rule cited
744.1331(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
“The operation could not provide CCR with a copy of the caregiver’s CPR and First Aid certificate or any documentation confirming completion of the required training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A new staff file was unavailable for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
744.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child's food allergy plan was not reviewed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
Dec 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.1205(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
“Five children specified age group 5 years old was left alone in a classroom with out a caregiver supervision, while a caregiver came and open the gate outside.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
Feb 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
744.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Two of the reviewed children's files had incomplete allergy plans”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
744.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“A caregiver file did not have documentation that shows how the caregiver meets the education requirement”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
744.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Three of the reviewed children's files had incomplete allergy plans”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“The caregivers stated they were no designated as person in charge in the absence of the director.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
744.2051(8) - Space and Equipment - System for Belongings
“The operation did not have individual storage for children in care. I observed children sharing a cubbie to store their belongings.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed present in the classroo, with 5 children without cleared eligible background check results.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
Jul 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
744.2002(2) - Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Active and Quiet Play
“During the inspection the pre-school classrooms was found to not have adequate amount of age appropriate activities for the children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
“The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan how they would get children with limited mobility or have an alternate shelter location.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
744.501(4) - Written Operational Policies - Medication
“The operation did not have in their operational policies a statement on how they will not give medication to children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
744.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Meals
“The operation did not have a statement in their operational policies on how they will provide meals for children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus
Is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 25, 2024.
When was KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Nexus care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus' 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 KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 207-2959 to ask.
What is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus' phone number?
(832) 207-2959.
Where is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Nexus?
4211 Watonga Blvd, Houston, TX 77092. The nearest other daycare we list is Gethsemane Lutheran MDO, under 0.1 miles away.