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Houston, TX 77065 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kool Kids Krayola Academy
- licensed capacity
- 147
- open each week
- 6 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $70
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Kool Kids Krayola Academy
Kool Kids Krayola Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 31, 2025, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $70 to $145.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
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
- 147 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 | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and pre-k |
| Curriculum | Learning Beyond’s curriculum |
| Enrichment | STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Assistance (NCI) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Star) |
| More | Founded 2019 |
| Licensed capacity | 147 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kool Kids Krayola Academy lists weekly tuition from $70 to $145. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| AM + PM Care | $145 |
| AM Care (6:00 AM – 7:30 AM) | $70 |
| PM Care (3:30 PM – 6:00 PM) | $75 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Kool Kids Krayola Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 147 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1787932
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 26 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
“There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child strapped to a diaper changing table and was not within arm's length of the child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
Show 20 earlier visits
Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The second director was present, but Licensing was not notified or sent the director's qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for a total of 12 children, 10 children with a SAG of 2 years and 2 infants ages 8 months and 14 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the director placed a 2nd caregiver in the classroom”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
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
“At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation; there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found to be left alone on the playground unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the DFPS investigation though the caregiver knew the children she was responsible for the caregiver failed to follow policy and conduct name to face to account for all the children they were responsible for. The director lacked competency when they false information to CCR as well as DFPS on multiple occasions during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
May 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
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
“At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation; there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found to be left alone on the playground unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the DFPS investigation though the caregiver knew the children she was responsible for the caregiver failed to follow policy and conduct name to face to account for all the children they were responsible for. The director lacked competency when they false information to CCR as well as DFPS on multiple occasions during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“Druring the inspection one gate leading out the playground was blocked by a ceramic planter and the other fence was found to be locked with a padlock from the outside with no key accessible.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection I observed exposed nails along the fence on the playground, I observed 3 fence boards on the ground, 2 active ant piles.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years, This was corrected when 1 child went home for the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 17 and 18 months alone in a classroom while the caregiver was gathering and walking the other 3 other infants from the outdoor area.”
Corrected during the visit
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
“During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“It was determined that a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have the proper training to care for children under 24 months when hired.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
- Oct 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kool Kids Krayola Academy
Is Kool Kids Krayola Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 31, 2025.
When was Kool Kids Krayola Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kool Kids Krayola Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Kool Kids Krayola Academy care for?
147, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kool Kids Krayola Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kool Kids Krayola Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kool Kids Krayola Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $70 to $145, as it lists it.
What is Kool Kids Krayola Academy's phone number?
(281) 469-4282.
Where is Kool Kids Krayola Academy?
11338 Tower Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77065. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonderbees Learning Academy, 0.7 miles away.