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Kiddies Excel Academy

3330 S Dairy Ashford Rd Ste D, Houston, TX 770823.4· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2012

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About Kiddies Excel Academy

Kiddies Excel Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 3, 2012, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

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 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 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 capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddies Excel 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).

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 Kiddies Excel Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1375907
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Transportation 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Other rules 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Mar 19, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth

      “A slide was observed on the playground with no loose-fill or unitary surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Of the 6 staff records reviewed, 5 staff including the director did not have the preemployment affidavit completed and on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “The food served was not reflective of the posted menu. The menu stated, breaded chicked, ground beef, apples According to staff, children were served chicken sandwiches, corn, and fruit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested

      “The fire alarm system sounded multiple times on and off during the inspection. There a notice on the alarm box that stated " trouble smoke". Last doucmented inspection from the alarm company was dated 11/15/2024. NOTE: According to director the alarm will sound when it is windy.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last available inspection was dated 10/2024”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The playground was not observed to be maintained. Pieces of plastic, styrofoam cups, paper, torn rugs and fabric was on the playgroud. There was an unknow wire on the groud, leading away from the playground. A slide was observed to be cracked, Two basketball goals were lying on the groud, surrounded by trash. Several children were observed to be lying on torn/broken nap cots.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “In the infant and toddler rooms, caregivers personal bags, were observed to be within reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

  2. Sep 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Based on the information sent to licensing via text from reporter incident report was not shared with parent of their child who had a cut on the lips and a bump on the back of his head.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

  3. Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was a hole on the wall in the indoor play area. Pictures were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

  4. Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Doctors information was missing on fiile for one file checked.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Date of admission was missing on file for one file checked.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Emergency Medical Authorization was missing on one file checked.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

  5. Apr 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “One out of four children file did not have Emergency Medical Authorization information.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “It is observed that the operation has not back background check fees of $4.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “There was no List of children just brought into the Center by the caregiver who brought them from Elementary school.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “There was no acknowledgement that one staff received any orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies

      “One staff file did not have any acknowledgment that she received any Policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “One out of four children files checked did not have any physician information.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “There was no first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “Fire extinguisher in the van used for transportation was not mounted.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

  6. May 8, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

      “A copy of drivers's license was missing on one out of four files checked.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Annual training hours was missing for one staff who is currently out of the country.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “Special needs information was missing on file for five out of eight files checked.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

      “School age information was missing on file for three out of eight files checked.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Immunization record was missing on file for one out of eight files checked.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Health statement was missing on three out of eight files checked.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “Date of employment was missing on file for one out of four files checked.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Two infant feeding sheets were not updated.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

  7. May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “One out of eight children records checked did not have doctor's information, Emergency medical authorization, two records did not have special needs information, one record did not have school age information and one record did not have health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Two out of four staff files checked did not have current first aid and CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “A two dollars background check fees has not been paid.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022

  9. Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 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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Questions about Kiddies Excel Academy

Is Kiddies Excel Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 3, 2012.

When was Kiddies Excel Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddies Excel Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Kiddies Excel Academy care for?

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

Does Kiddies Excel Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kiddies Excel Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddies Excel Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 497-0231 to ask.

What is Kiddies Excel Academy's phone number?

(281) 497-0231.

Where is Kiddies Excel Academy?

3330 S Dairy Ashford Rd Ste D, Houston, TX 77082. The nearest other daycare we list is Love & Art Childcare, 0.2 miles away.

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