Kim Chi Vu
Houston, TX 77099 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 6, 2024, for up to 100 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 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
- 100 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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine 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 Shine
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1780736
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 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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Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The monthly maintenance checklist was not available for review during today's inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 2, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: Five children needed Special Care Needs information. Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for two children enrolled. One child needs an address for the emergency contact. One child needs emergency care information. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. Parents/guardian of five children enrolled did not indicate if whether or not the child has a diagnosed food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Visit4 rules cited
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
744.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: - Five children needed Special Care Needs Information - Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for all ten children. -One child needed an address for the emergency contact. -One child needed emergency care information. -A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during today's inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“A caregiver responsible for a group of children in grades Kinder-8th was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 30-32 children. A total of 23 children were present.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
744.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
744.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: - Five children needed Special Care Needs Information - Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for all ten children. -One child needed an address for the emergency contact. -One child needed emergency care information. -A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
Oct 10, 2024Visit1 rule cited
744.3255(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
“Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
744.3255(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
“Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
744.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The operation did not report a change in controlling persons.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation did not report a change in director.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Five children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. Three children needed an address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
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Nov 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.2753(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit were expired.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“A food allergy emergency plan is needed for two children enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver responsible for a group of nine children ages 5-6 years old was observed caring for children during this inspection. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was sent home.”
Corrected during the visit
744.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“The sign in and out logs in the Pre-K and Seekers class did not reflect the number of children present. The sign in and out log for the Pre-K class showed 8 children signed in, however 7 were present. The sign in and out log for the Seekers class showed 13 of 14 children were signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
744.2413(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The menu posted did not reflect the dinner items that was served. The menu posted showed sloppy joes, bbq beans, and pineapple was for dinner. The children were served beef pasta, carrots, and corn. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 7-9 years old was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated 13 were present, however 14 were counted in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
- Aug 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine
Is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 6, 2024.
When was KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 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 KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine'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 Shine cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 524-0209 to ask.
What is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine's phone number?
(346) 524-0209.
Where is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine?
10711 KIPP Way Dr, Houston, TX 77099.