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Southmore Kiddie Kollege
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Southmore Kiddie Kollege
Southmore Kiddie Kollege is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 12, 2006, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Southmore Kiddie Kollege 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 Southmore Kiddie Kollege
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #855517
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Transportation 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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 34 visits
- Aug 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“There was no transportation safety training certificate available for review for one of three drivers.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas inspection was observed expired, last dated 12/2/2022 during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
- Dec 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“Fire extinguisher in transportation van was observed last serviced 11/2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“A bag of potting soil was observed in infant outdoor play area accessible to children. This was corrected durig the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the potting soil from the play area.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation did not notify licensing in writing before adding new play equipment and structures to outdoor play area.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm was observed not working during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“Use zone was observed not extending six feet in all directions and overlapping other use zones for multiple stationary equipment added to outdoor play space.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“A electrical outlet in the toddler 1 room was observed uncovered accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed covering the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Two bottles were observed in refrigerator not labeled in the infant room during inspection. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed throwing the bottles in the trash can.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“There was no admission form for a ten year old child observed present at the operation during the inspection sitting and eating food. This was corrected when the child was observed leaving the operation, being picked up by the van and transported to the sister operation that the child is enrolled in.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There was a hole in the floor covered by a rug leading from the toddler room into the main room observed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 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
“There is sufficient evidence to support supervision concerns.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There was a hole in the floor covered by a rug leading from the toddler room into the main room observed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 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
“There is sufficient evidence to support supervision concerns.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 11/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregivers did not know the ages of children cared for during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles were observed in the infant room not properly labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An 8-month old infant was observed sleep in restrictive device with a bottle. The caregiver was observed removing the infant and the bottle from the restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Three infants ages 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months old was observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The caregiver was observed removing the infants and placing them in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
- Sep 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose fill materials were observed not maintained at proper depths leaving black tarp lining exposed throughout various areas of the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed present and caring for children during the inspection without an eligible background. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed leaving the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in three classrooms ( one outlet per room) accessible to children under 5-years old. This was corrected during inspection when outlets were observed being covered.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregivers did not know names or ages of children being cared for. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers retrieved a sheet with children's information.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“A sippy cup in the infant room was observed not properly labeled with child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the cup.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
“A toddler was observed confined to a restrictive device for over 30 minutes and not provided an opportunity for moderate to vigorous active play that encourages movement. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“An electric fan was observed sitting on top of shelf with chord hanging down to the floor accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the fan was removed from the shelf and made inaccessible to children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“There was no record of monthly inspection of fire extinguishers documented and available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were no current feeding instruction sheets available for review during inspection for two infants.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
“Employees did not know who was in charge while director was absent. This was corrected during the inspection when director arrived and informed who was in charge.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“Caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose without washing hands afterwards. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was instructed and observed washing hands.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two of the three staff files observed were missing the required training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no fire drill documented for the month of May to review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One student file who has a diagnosed food allergy was observed not having a documented food allergy plan to review signed by parent and physician.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“It was observed children sleeping on mats that had tears in the mat. Corrected: When director removed the mats that had tears in it.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“It was observed in the school age classroom were children were napping the room was dark on the right side of the classroom where children were laying down.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the swings and moving equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
“A caregiver was observed to be sitting in the middle of two different classrooms observing children napping. The caregiver was sitting to the left of the room when I walked in and children on the right side of the room were not being supervised during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
“A two year old child was observed to be a sleep in the infant classroom in a restricted device.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The outside structure does not have the required amount of surfacing under the play structure that is 3ft 24 inches tall.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022
- Mar 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“Both transporters lacked current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“There was one unreported case of COVID-19 at this operation,”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Southmore Kiddie Kollege
Is Southmore Kiddie Kollege licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 12, 2006.
When was Southmore Kiddie Kollege last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Southmore Kiddie Kollege had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Southmore Kiddie Kollege care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Southmore Kiddie Kollege accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Southmore Kiddie Kollege's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Southmore Kiddie Kollege cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 523-7537 to ask.
What is Southmore Kiddie Kollege's phone number?
(713) 523-7537.
Where is Southmore Kiddie Kollege?
3201 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004. The nearest other daycare we list is Barbara Jordan International Pre School, 0.3 miles away.