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9602 Fulton St, Houston, TX
3.4· 20 reviews
Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy
Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 11, 2021, for up to 136 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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 Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1704812
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation left a caregiver in charge of the operation without a background check.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
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 unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom. The director then returned to the operation to relieve the caregiver of her responsibility for the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A child under 2 years old was seen watching a kid friendly program with children up to 5 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A caregiver was left in charge of the operation and responsible for children without a current eligible background check. This was corrected when the director returned to the operation and the caregiver left the area of the building where children were in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
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 unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation was unable to provide documentation of emergency drills for 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden fence in the outdoor play area is broken and has fallen down in some areas.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation was unable to provide documentation of the annual children's product certification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“CCR observed that the playground entry gate is broken, picket on the ground, and there are multiple active ant piles.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“CCR observed a heater on the floor near a child while sleeping on a mat. Correction: The director stored the heater away from the child.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3905(b) - Animals at Center - Center & Playground Free of Unfamiliar Animals
“The entry gate to the playground is broken, allowing stray dogs into the children's playground area and leaving feces behind.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“CCR observed the operation broken fence around the playground, animal feces, and multiple active ant piles.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
“During the last inspection, the operation paid the background check and annual fee. However, a Non-sufficient Funds Invoice posted on 01/03/2025 stated that the payment was not received.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director received 19.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the 7/21/23-7/21/ 2024 training year. The director will need to receive 0.5 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
“The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid in six months. Correction: The owner paid the fee during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The owner/caregiver is missing training under the follow topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food or an allergic reaction. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“CCR observed the operation broken fence around the playground, animal feces, and multiple active ant piles.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The operation have not validated the people since March 2024 Correction: The owner validated the people list during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 4 earlier visits
Jan 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will relocate.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
Jan 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“Based on the information observed, the most recent background check validation was dated 07/22/2021. The owner was able to validate the employee list while Licensing was present. The validation date now reflects 1/03/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Three staff files observed contained a total of 19 out of the required 24 hours. Topics need to be obtained in the required subjects: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable disease 3. Food allergies 4. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials 5. Safety 6. Cultural diversity”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023
Mar 31, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The Employees who Left Employment in 2021 survey was not completed by extended deadline of 2/22/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2022
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy
Is Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 11, 2021.
When was Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 453-2919 to ask.
What is Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy's phone number?
(832) 453-2919.
Where is Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy?
9013 McGallion Rd, Houston, TX 77022. The nearest other daycare we list is Bezos Academy-Northside, 0.1 miles away.