Dorothy Lackey
Houston, TX 77026 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kinder College for Kids
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Kinder College for Kids
Kinder College for Kids is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 4, 2015, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
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 | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kinder College for Kids 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Kinder College for Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1560387
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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
“A 15-year old student-volunteer who is present 2-3 times per week needs her initial background check completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“1 out of 6 children files is missing the health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The previous annual sanitation inspection expired on 10/10/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“A list of current employees was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
- Nov 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“5 active ant beds present on the playground needs to be treated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The operation's general purpose van does not have the child safety alarm installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions..”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The use zone for 1 slide measured at 3'6" and for the other slide at 1'8".”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
“1 child under 24 months used hand sanitizer prior to eating. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the child was taken to the hand washing sink to wash hands.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“3 active ant beds were found on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Dec 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The School-Age children were not signed in on their sign-in/out sheet. Corrected at Inspection: When the caregiver signed in all the school age children on their signed-in sheet.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The operation could not provide a sign in/out sheet upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
Jun 7, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“1 out of 6 children's files missing information for a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“1 out of 4 staff records missing date of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“1 out of 4 staff files missing documentation of completion of orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
“1 out of 4 staff files missing employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“2 out of 3 staff files missing certficates in annual training: Emerg Prep, Admin Meds, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Building and premises safety, Communicable Diseases, and 1 hour in Abuse/Neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“1 out of 6 children's files missing school information.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“1 toddler was sitting in a high chair with the safety straps unfastened. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the toddler teacher removed the child.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director is missing training certificates in 1 hour Abuse/Neglect, Emerg Prep, Admin Meds, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Building and premises safety, and Communicable Diseases.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“2 out of 6 children's files missing admission date.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
“The operation has only the current week on record for maintenance inspections.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“2 out of 6 children's records missing emergency contact name, address and phone number.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
Jun 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“During the walkthrough of the infant room the changing mat was found to have a rip. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the mat.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Kinder College for Kids
Is Kinder College for Kids licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 4, 2015.
When was Kinder College for Kids last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kinder College for Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Kinder College for Kids care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kinder College for Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kinder College for Kids' 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 Kinder College for Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 986-5752 to ask.
What is Kinder College for Kids' phone number?
(832) 986-5752.
Where is Kinder College for Kids?
7426 Curry Rd, Houston, TX 77093. The nearest other daycare we list is Imagination Island, 1 miles away.