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Kipling Street Academy

1425 Kipling St, Houston, TX 770063.6· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
162
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008
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About Kipling Street Academy

Kipling Street Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 28, 2008, for up to 162 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
162 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity162 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kipling Street Academy 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 Kipling Street Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
162 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#881049
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 24, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation, the facility failed to report an incident that placed a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment and self-control by inappropriately placing a child on the floor and to the table.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025

  8. Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      “A caregiver failed to wash their hands and the hands of a child after diapering. Note: The director was informed of the deficiency during the inspection and stated she will be meeting with each caregiver individually and have them to review the handwashing policy as defined in the minimum standards.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule 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

      “A four-year-old child was not properly supervised by the director when the child left the classroom and walked out of the building.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “It was observed a caregiver in the infant classroom with children and had a pending background. Corrected: This was corrected when the caregiver left for the day.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 11, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form

      “The incident report did not have the required information (operation name and number, name of the director, child's date of birth, time of incident, if parents and child care regulation was notified and parents signature). Corrected: When the director added the information on to the operation's incident form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 5, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 31, 2021VisitNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Kipling Street Academy

Is Kipling Street Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 28, 2008.

When was Kipling Street Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kipling Street Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Kipling Street Academy care for?

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

Does Kipling Street Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Kipling Street Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kipling Street Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 529-4472 to ask.

What is Kipling Street Academy's phone number?

(713) 529-4472.

Where is Kipling Street Academy?

1425 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006. The nearest other daycare we list is After 3 After School Program @ AIMS, 0.5 miles away.

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