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Kimberly Yvette Bell

Houston, TX 77067 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
1999

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About

About Kimberly Yvette Bell

Kimberly Yvette Bell is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since August 17, 1999), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kimberly Yvette Bell has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 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 Kimberly Yvette Bell

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#545204
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 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. Dec 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather

      “The operational policies does not state the plan for physical activity when the weather prevent outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

      “The smoke detector in the home is not working,”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver received 28 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training. The caregiver will need to 2 clock hours of make-up training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.213(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment

      “Of the four children's records evalauted, the parents have not been informed in writing that the operation does not have liability insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguisher has not been serviced since February 2024. The fire extinguisher must be serviced annually.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The sheet on a play yard being used by an infant was not fitting snugly.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Of the four children's records evaluated, three arae behind with required immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

      “The child care home is not documenting the following: fire drills, checks of the smoke and carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

  2. Jul 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A plank was missing from the privacy fence in the backyard which presented a risk to children. This was corrected at inspection. Pictures were taken.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “The primary caregiver did not receive training in communicable diseases and immunizations for the August 2023-August 2024 training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

      “A can of disinfectant spray and Lyslol cleaner was accessible to children. The disinfectant spray was on a shelf and the Lysoil cleaner was stored in the cabinet underneath the bathroom sink. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

      “The operational policies does not include a Safe Sleep policy for children 0-12 months old.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing pad is torn; therefore, it's no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

      “The operational policies did not include information on how a parent may contact the local Child Care Regulation office, website and Texas Abuse Hotline.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(12) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

      “The Consumer Product Certification form has not been completed within the last year. The last form was completed January 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports

      “The operational policies does not inform parents of how they view a copy of the Minimum Standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “The caregiver did not complete annual training hours in communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies and understanding building and physical premises safety,”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2024

  5. Feb 15, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.213(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment

      “Parents have not been notified in writing that the childcare home does not have liabilaty insurance,”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

      “The Emergency Preparedness Plan lacks the following information: 1. How children under the age of 2, children with limited mobility or disabilities will be evacuated. 2. A copy of the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. How parent contact and emergency contact information will be evacuated. 4. How authorization for emergency medical care forms will be evacuated. 5. How children will be cared for during the emergency. 6. How children will be reunited with their parent once the emergency is over.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Uncovered outlets were observed in the room used by children. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked the address for the emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. The safe sleep policy is not consistent with Minimum Standard requirements. 2. The requirement for outdoor and physical activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      747.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Of the four children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

  6. Feb 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

      “The operational policy reviewed did not include safe sleep policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3203(14) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

      “Cleaning products and hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children sitting on top of a low shelf. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the products and placing them in a locked cabinet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

      “Two of the six children records observed were missing names and number of other contacts who the children can be release to.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram available to review during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policy was observed missing the required information on Promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 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 Kimberly Yvette Bell

Is Kimberly Yvette Bell licensed?

Yes. Kimberly Yvette Bell is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued August 17, 1999. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kimberly Yvette Bell last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kimberly Yvette Bell had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Kimberly Yvette Bell care for?

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

Does Kimberly Yvette Bell accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kimberly Yvette Bell's hours?

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

How much does Kimberly Yvette Bell cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 513-5212 to ask.

What is Kimberly Yvette Bell's phone number?

(281) 513-5212.

Where is Kimberly Yvette Bell?

Houston, TX 77067. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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