Exploring Minds Learning Center
5211 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 124, Houston, TX
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Kimmeyon R Wallace is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since June 17, 2019), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kimmeyon R Wallace 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).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 40 rules in all · 34 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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747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“19 children files were not available for review upon request, The children were confirmed enrolled at this child care home,”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The attendance record for the month of August was not available for review during the inspection,”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The permit holder did not have the current annual training documentation for review, the last training certificates was observed completed in August 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
“There was no personnel and training documentation available for review for two assistant caregivers who were working at this child care home.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Broken fence pieces were observe missing in the backyard of the child care home.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“The permit holder did not have the current CPR/FA certification, the most recent one expired in May 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“One child did not have the health statement on file for review during the inspeciton.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The Parents Right section was observed missing from the Operational policies during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The lighting in the room for children during naptime was determined not adequately adjusted where the inspector could not observed the children when entering the room. This was corrrected when addtional lightting was added to the room during nap time.”
Corrected during the visit
747.635(b) - Sign-in/out Logs Storage
“The attendance records for children were request to review and were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“This standard was recited when no corrections were made timely. Four children in care did not have the health statement to review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“This standard was recited due to missing documents not being submitted in a timely manner. Three children's files were reviewed and did not have the shot record documentation for review during the inspection. This standard was recited when no corrections were made timely.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
745.621(b)(2) - Renewal background checks submitted - When you become aware that subject has had a change in state of residence
“This standard was recited when no corrections were made timely. The background check for the permit holder's spouse was not resubmitted.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
“This standard was recited when no corrections were made timely. The controlling person for the permit holder's spouse was not resubmitted for the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
745.621(b)(2) - Renewal background checks submitted - When you become aware that subject has had a change in state of residence
“The background check for the permit holder's spouse was not resubmitted.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Four children in care did not have the health statement to review during the inspection. This standard was recited when no corrections were made timely.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three children files were reviewed and did not have the shot record documentation for review during the inspection. This standard was recited when no corrections were made timely.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
“The controlling person for the permit holder's spouse was not resubmitted for the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Four children in care did not have the health statement to review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three children files were reviewed and did not have the shot record documentation for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
“The controlling person for the permit holder's spouse was not resubmitted at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The background check for the permit holder's spouse was not resubmitted at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Outdoor area was observed not being maintained when the fencing was observed broken, the grass was also observed overgrown and will need to be mowed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“Screen time was observed provided exceed one hour as required from the Mininmum Standards. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and turned off the TV.”
Corrected during the visit
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The safety drill documentation was not available for reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
747.3803(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
“The first aid kit did not contain tweezers. Note: The caregiver already added one pair of tweezers to the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Potential risks for children in care were observed when broken fence was observed in the backyard. A shed located in the backyard was observed unlocked and contains chemicals and cleaning supplies which are accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“It was confirmed monthly fire drill has not been conducted since March 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“The restroom used by children was observed having Lysol spray bottle placed on top of the toilet, which was accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the Lysol was removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Two individuals listed in the People List were confirmed no longer present at the child care home for more than 7 days. This was corrected when the provider updated this information in the portal.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary care giver did not have current annual training documentation for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
747.117(a) - Permit holder responsibilities - Registered Homes
“The permit holder was determined not fulfilling their responsibilities to ensure the child care home is running in compliance with the Minimum Standards.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
747.901 - Personnel Records
“No personnel documentation available for review for the substitute caregiver present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“The fire extinguishers were not mounted on the wall using a hanger or bracket. Instead, they were placed on the kitchen counter top.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“It was observed the children nap area did not have any lightting when being entered from the outside.”
Corrected during the visit
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Six children file were reviewed and missing the required health statement from the child's physician.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Six children files were reviewed and were observed did not have the updated immunization records for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A substitute caregiver was observed present and being left alone with the children in care, violating the condition from the background checks determination letter.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
747.1303(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
“No annual training documentation available for review for the substitute caregiver present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“The substitute caregiver present at the child care home did not have the CPR/FA certification for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
“One adult who lives in the home was observed not having their background check submitted during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One 1.5-year-old child's admission information was observed did not have the immunization records for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
747.5011(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“The pathway to the exit in the backyard was observed blocked by a fence. This was corrected when the fence was removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“A walkthrough was conducted in the register childcare home. A total of two operational staff and eight children were observed. The age of the children are 7 months, 12 months, 20 months, 2 years, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years and 4 years old. The operation is out of ratio by two children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Eight children were observed watching television cartoon show mickey mouse in the game room during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“One operational staff did not use good judgement when interacting with a child while the children are in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
747.309(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 747.307 within 5 Days
“The operation did not notified each parent that the operation was cited for a safe sleeping deficiency at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2022
747.3117 - Food Service and Preparation - Safe and Sanitary
“Food was observed on the diaper changing table at the time of the inspection. It was correct during the inspection when the caregiver remove the food from the changing table.”
Corrected during the visit
747.803(b) - Records Storage - Training Records Current and Last Year
“Three operational staff do not have documentation on their record storage training hours for the current and last year on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One out of six files were review. One child does not have the release of contact info on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021
747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“A child in care was observed in the crib feeding himself with a bottle without supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of six files were review. One child does not have the contact information of emergency contact on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021
747.901(1) - Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Three operational staff do not have their date of employment on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation does not have the latest children product certification since 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One out six files were review. Six children do not have health care provider statement documentation on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“A total of one primary caregiver and eight children were observed. The register childcare home is out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“One out of six files were review. One child does not have the admission date information register.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The operation does not have the documentation for infant feeding log during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021
747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three operational staff do not have notified affavidait.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021
747.2315(a)(4) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads
“One child was observed in the infant crib with a baby bottle, a pillow and a blanket during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
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5211 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 124, Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77084 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77084 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Kimmeyon R Wallace is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued June 17, 2019. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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.
12, 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.
Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 229-4913 to ask.
(832) 229-4913.
Houston, TX 77084. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.