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Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood

13909 Mandolin Dr, Houston, TX 770704.6· 58 reviews
licensed capacity
204
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2021

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About Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood

Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 1, 2021, for up to 204 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
204 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity204 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
204 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1715535
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Aug 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A classroom was found to have broken electrical outlets accessible to children, as well as chipped paint.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

  2. Aug 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The Fire Inspection Report was observed not current during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children did not have the health statement on file for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Four infant present at the operation feeding instruction was observed not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

  5. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, good judgment was not implemented when the caregiver was picking up a child inappropriately.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

  8. Mar 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “The transportation training for a caregiver was observed to be expired since January 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “The immunization record for two children in care were not available for reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  9. Mar 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 15, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “Three caregivers who were hired on 12/2023, 4/2024 did not have the pre-service training certificate available for review before being left in charge of the classroom during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The infant feeding instructions for five infants were observed has not been reviewed and signed by parents every 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1303(3) - Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

      “One employee file hired in 5/2023 did not have the Abuse/Neglect training certificate for reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “It was observed screen time was used for the schoolers during rest time at the operation. The schoolers were observed watching TV and using iPads during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “It was observed the infants from the Infants Classroom did not have their hands washed after their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the infants hands during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The required information to support inclusive care for children with special needs was not found in the operational policies during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver from 12mo classroom were observed using the tablet to complete their school homework while supervising children during nap time.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “One staff member with "Provisional" background check status was observed present and supervising 10 children ages 2 years old alone during naptime on the inspection date 4/15/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Two employees did not have the CPR/FA training certificates available on file for review during the inspection”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024

Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “Based on the information gathered, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver did not serve the food on a plate or napkin in a sanitary manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2023

  3. Jun 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One employee with "Inactive" background check status was confirmed present and was on the field trip with the children in care. This was corrected when the Background check for the employee was resubmitted during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the incident report completed for the incident that occurred to a child in care was not completed properly when the information entered was incorrect.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022

  7. Sep 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the incident report completed for the incident that occurred to a child in care was not completed properly when the information entered was incorrect.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022

  8. Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “The completed admission information for one child was not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      “Although the operation has cribs available for infants to sleep in, they were obseved not being used and two infants ages 3 months old and one 6 months old were observed sleeping on the floor during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022

  10. Aug 2, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined that self-control was not being maintained by a caregiver when interacting with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022

  11. Aug 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined that self-control was not being maintained by a caregiver when interacting with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022

  12. Jul 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jun 9, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Emergency Safety Drill documentation was reviewed showing Fire drill was last conducted in April 2022”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “The director personnel file was observed missing the driver license; notarized affidavit One employee did not have proof of highschool diploma or equipvalency documentaton available for reivew.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “List of current employees was observed not being posted during the inspection walkthough; This was corrected when list of updated employees was updated and posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The medication administration traininng documentation for two employees are not available for reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

      “The transportation training documentation for the director and two employees were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “First aid certification for six employees were not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “CPR certification for six employees were not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Seven infants from Infant 1 classroom did not have their most current feeding instructions available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “Annual training documentation for three employees were not available for review during the inspection; One employee who was hired in January 2021 missing 13 hours of annual training; One employee who was hired in February 2021 missing 7 hours of annual training; One employee who was hired in 6/2/21 missing 18 hours of annual training. One employee who was hired in May 2021 did not have annual training documentation available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

  14. Jan 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The annual Fire Inspection Permit was observed expired during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The transportation training for one employee was not available to reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The medication administering for two employees were not available to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official

      “The annual Sanitation Inspection Permit was observed expired during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood

Is Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 1, 2021.

When was Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood care for?

204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 388-6600 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood's phone number?

(346) 388-6600.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood?

13909 Mandolin Dr, Houston, TX 77070. The nearest other daycare we list is Thinh Pham, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).