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Kids Learning Academy

9101 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 770634.1· 60 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2015

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About Kids Learning Academy

Kids Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 8, 2015, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentBallet, computer skills
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% OFF first month of enrollment
Licensed capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Learning 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 Kids Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
133 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1550242
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Two children were observed not getting their hands washed after toileting.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “Three employees were observed not washing their hands after diapering a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

  6. Oct 14, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “A child was observed sitting in a chair with the safety straps unfastened. Caregivers fastened the straps during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “A yellow cord plugged in to the hallway wall extending out to the outdoor play area posing a tripping hazard. Note: The provider removed the chord durin the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “A child was observed sitting in a chair with the safety straps unfastened. Caregivers fastened the straps during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “A yellow cord plugged in to the hallway wall extending out to the outdoor play area posing a tripping hazard. Note: The provider removed the chord durin the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing mat is torn and cannot be properly sanitized. The potty chair used by children is also torn and cannot be properly sanitized.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Lysol sprays and disinfectant wipes were not stored away from the reach of children. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

      “4 staff files evaluated did not have the education documents translated to English. 1 staff did not have the documentation at all.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed sleeping in a swing with the safety straps fastened. Note: The provider removed the infant from the swing during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Documentation of current immunizations for 1 child's file was not available to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “6 staff files evaluated did not contain the required Pre-Employment Affidavit form.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

  10. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The infant room was observed to be out of ratio during the follow up inspection. Upon entering the room, there was one caregiver with 8 infants. Note: 2 caregivers entered the classroom during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024

  2. Jan 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Two infant classrooms did not maintain ratios during the inspection. In one room the child to caregiver ratio was 7:1. In another room the ratio was 9:1. Note: A caregiver was added to each classroom during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “The operation did not have documentation of a completed food allergy plan for 2 children's files.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024

  3. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “Based upon the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver used an inappropriate tone with children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Independence in Children

      “Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation did not foster appropriate independence in children by not allowing children to make their own choices and decisions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024

  5. Oct 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      “Children in care had not been signed in to the tracking system during the inspection. Note: The provider corrected this at inspection by checking each child in.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “Infants were observed sleeping with pacifiers which contained an attachment piece to their clothing. This posed a choking hazard. Note: The caregiver removed the attachment fromt he pacifier during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Based upon the information obtained, the operation has not completed incident reports.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023

  7. Sep 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “There was inadequate loose-fill material in the play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023

  8. Sep 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “2 diaper changing mats had plastic garbage bags covering them and cannot be properly cleaned. Note: The provider removed the plastic bags during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “The use zone for stationary play equipment does not extend 6 feet around the perimeter of the equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A caregiver pulled a child by the wrist during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “An electrical outlet was not covered in the classroom during the inspection. Note: The provider placed a cover over the outlet during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two out of ten child records reviewed is missing the health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

  10. Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jul 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that prohibited punishment occurred in the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that abuse occurred in the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022

  13. Feb 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “In the outdoor area by the entrance door the wooden floor was lifting. In the outdoor area there was a fence board that was broken. Note: The wooden floor and fence board was repaired during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Dec 8, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours

      “Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Parents are not being allowed in the classrooms to observe their children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021

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 Kids Learning Academy

Is Kids Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 8, 2015.

When was Kids Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 14 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 Kids Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Kids Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Learning Academy's hours?

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

How much does Kids Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 783-1881 to ask.

What is Kids Learning Academy's phone number?

(713) 783-1881.

Where is Kids Learning Academy?

9101 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77063. The nearest other daycare we list is Panda Bear Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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