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Kindercity

3750 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 770633.8· 48 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008

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About Kindercity

Kindercity is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 14, 2008, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercity 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 Kindercity

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#878297
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jul 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The urinal in the boys restroom was not functional.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

  2. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “Caregiver in the infant room was not able to respond to qestions about the age range of children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “Child was found sound asleep in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  4. May 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “Infant room was not properly lit upon entering.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

  7. Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  2. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 12, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “The daycare driver's driver's license has expired. The provider did not have documentation showing a current driver's license was on file during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after diaper changing.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “1 employee's file was not available for review upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “A child in care did not have a complete file available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

      “Play equipment was observed on the outdoor play area with rubber pieces for loose fill material that is installed over concrete.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1319(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics

      “Training certificates for the director do not indicate the specific dates of when each training topic was covered.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was observed alone with 6 children in a classroom and had direct access to the children. The caregivers background check is inactive and the operation has not received an eliglibty notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “1 out of 4 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

      “Car seats in the van have expired and state not to use them after 2018 and 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1317(a)(6)(C) - Training Criteria - Training for employees of child care center only

      “The center director has provided training to staff when the center has been assesed an administrative penalty within the previous 2 years.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      “The use zone for a merry go cycle did not extend 6 feet. An additional 3 feet is required.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

  4. Jul 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 31, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “The following children's records evaluated were missing the information listed below: 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an field trip authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an water activities authorization. 1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have an address for the emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “3 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have the name and address of the emergency-care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “1 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “2 pedals on the Merry-Go-Cycle were missing.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

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

      “6 out of 8 children's records evaluated did not have a special care needs statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

      “Loose-fill material was observed installed over concrete.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023

  6. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “During the inspection children were observed climbing on chairs and tables. One child ran down the hall way into another classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm to get them to sit down during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “During the follow up inspection another child was observed sitting in a high chair. It was stated by a caregiver that the child was in the high chair because they were running around and taking a long time to eat.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023

  9. Apr 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During the inspection a caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with direct access to children. The operation has not received an elgiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver was allowed to be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection and another qualified caregiver was moved nto the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “A child was observed during snap time using a tablet. Note: This was discussed with the provider during the inspecdtion that screen time cannot be used during meals, snacks or naptime. It was suggested that tablets only be used during planned activities.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Another child was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a high chair while playing on a tablet. When a caregiver was asked why the child was in the highchair it was stated because the child was special needs and would not stop running around. Note: It was discussed that no child can be confined to any type of restrictive device as a for of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

  10. Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Children were observed climbing on top of chairs and running around the classroom during the inspection. A child also walked out of the classroom and the caregiver closed the classroom door. When opening the classroom door the child was observed walking back from to the classroom with no supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers are using cell phones while caring for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident report for a child who was injured was not shared with the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support parents are not informed of less serious injuries at pick up time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed

      “Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a staff person from the operation did not sign the incident report for a child that was injured while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

  11. Sep 26, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “The playground was observed having hazards( trash) throughout the playground accessible to children as they play. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removiing the trash from the playground.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Caregiver was observed not washing toddler hands after changing diaper. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed washing the child's hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A caregiver with conditions on background was observed caring for a group of children alone in the classroom. This was corrected during inspection when another caregiver arrived to work in the classroom with the caregiver.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “A 22 month old child was observed having screen time. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the child another activity to do.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was observed not properly working during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      “Sippy cups iin the toddler room were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the sippy cups.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Apr 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “An employee no longer associated with the operation had not been inactivated within the required time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022

  14. Mar 1, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “The caregiver in charge of a group of children did not intervene when the children were utilizing a stack of sleeping equipment as a form of an activity. The caregiver did not intervene when the children fell from the jumping off the stack of sleeping equipment, subsequently obtaining an injury. The caregiver did not intervene appropriately when the children fell off the stack of sleeping equipment. The children walked towards the caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs

      “The caregiver did not provide activities for the children in care. The children were utilizing the stack of sleeping equipment as a form of play.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022

  15. Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Dec 20, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

      “Based on the investigation and information obtained the operation is not in compliance. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

  18. Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is Kindercity licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 14, 2008.

When was Kindercity last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercity had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Kindercity care for?

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

Does Kindercity accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercity's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercity cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 334-4448 to ask.

What is Kindercity's phone number?

(713) 334-4448.

Where is Kindercity?

3750 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77063. The nearest other daycare we list is Westpark Star Kids Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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