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Houston, TX 77066 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Kicks and Giggles Daycare Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 24, 2012, for up to 103 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kicks and Giggles Daycare 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).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
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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746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of four personnel files did not have an affidavit available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one did not complete 24 clcok hours of training within 90 days of their hire date.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Blanekts were observed in the cribs of four infants under the age of 12 months. This was corrected at inspection when the blankets were removed from cribs.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one was not current with First Aid Training with rescue breathing.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one was not current with CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
“Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 6 received all of their annual training hours in person. The staff will need to receive 6 clock hours of make-up training hours through in-person training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies lacked the following information:. 1. Duration of physical activity 2. Type of physical activities the children will be participating in 3. The setting physical activity will take place in 4. Criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions that prevent children from participating in outdoor activities 5. The plan to ensure children participate in physical activity on days when weather prevents children from going outside 6. How parents will be notified of changes or updates. 7. The Emergency Preparedness plan does not state how children under 2 will be evacuated, staff responsibilities in the event of a lockdown/shelter in place, how parent and emergency contact information will be evacuated, emergency number on file with Child Care Regulation, how the center will communicate with Emergency services and Child Care Regulation, how children will be cared for during the emergency and how children will be reunited with their parents.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 were behind with requried immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following infromation was missing: 1. Two lacked the name and telephone number of the school the children attend. 2. One child's record lacked the name, address and phone number of an emergency contact. 3. Three children's records lacked the address of the emergency contact. 4. One lacked the phone numbers for the persons that can pick up the child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Loose-fill surfacing has not been installed in the use zones of a piece of rotating equipment and a piece of equipment that bounces.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2022
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two lacked a health care statement from a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical authorization for each child being transported is not in the transportation binders.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
“The amount of food a child eats is not being listed on the daily report sheets. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director received 23 of the required 30 clock hours of annual training for the February 2021-February 2022 training year. The caregiver will need to receive 7 clock hours of make-up training. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2023
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregiver's diploma is in foreign language and has not been translated into English.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Of the eight personnel records evaluated, five did not receive 24 clock hours of annual training for their respective training year. The caregivers will need to receive 24 clock hours of make-up training. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2023
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Of the 10 children's recods evaluated, two lacked a health care statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles and cups are only labeled with the child's first name or not labeled at all. All bottles and cups must be labeled with the child's first name and initial of the last name. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
“The trainer did not list their qualifications on the training certificates.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, two did not complete 24 clock hours of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present in the toddler caring for children prior to having a completed initial background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the opertation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
“The liability insurance coverage on file expired on 1/31/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2021
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a computer charging cord hanging over a child's head while the child was taking a nap. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the charging cord and unplugged from the wall.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 24, 2012.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 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.
103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 397-0566 to ask.
(281) 397-0566.
12130 Antoine Dr Ste H, Houston, TX 77066. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Dreams & Lil Wonders Christian Academy #2, 0.4 miles away.