RIG Kidz Academy
3730 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX
KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith
- licensed capacity
- 187
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith
KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 21, 2025, for up to 187 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 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
- 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 187 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 187 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith 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 Zenith
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 187 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1800426
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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Mar 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
744.2517(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“The children did not wash their hands before eating dinner.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
“There was no formal way of accounting the children during the fire drill.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
Feb 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
“One staff CPR card displayed a future date of completion. The inspection was completed 2/05/26 and the CPR card showed a completion date of 2/06/26.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There were no documented drills on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
744.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 20 Clock hours for Program Director or Operation Director
“The director is missing four of the six required management hours.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
744.2517(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“The children did not wash their hands before eating dinner.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
“There was no formal way of accounting the children during the fire drill.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation still does not have a site director, and it's passed the thirty days.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
744.601(a) - Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation
“Children's records were unavailable for review”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“One out of three caregivers did not have a first aid CPR available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“One out of three caregivers did not have a first aid CPR available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
- Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
744.3101(a)(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“A silver nail bolt was sticking out of the black barrier on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection report was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
744.3101(a)(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“The steps leading to the playground structure has rusted openings with sharp edges and shear points.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
744.2507(5) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Two live ant beds were observed on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith
Is KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 21, 2025.
When was KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Zenith care for?
187, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 797-8334 to ask.
What is KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith's phone number?
(281) 797-8334.
Where is KCE Champions LLC @KIPP Zenith?
11000 Scott St, Houston, TX 77047. The nearest other daycare we list is RIG Kidz Academy, under 0.1 miles away.