Next Generation Academy
Houston, TX 77047 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Taking Kidz Places
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2011
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About
About Taking Kidz Places
Taking Kidz Places is a licensed child care center in Pearland, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 13, 2011, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
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
- 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| 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 | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Taking Kidz Places has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria 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 Taking Kidz Places
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2011
- License number
- #1148626
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 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 21 visits
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“Based on information received by the operation during interviews there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that the operation did not notify parents of confirmed cases of a communicable disease.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
May 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three out of six children's files did not have current immunization records on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“During a follow up inspection, two out of six children were missing a health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of six children are missing emergency contact information on the enrollment agreement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Three out of six children are missing a health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director has completed nineteen out of thirty hours of annual training for the last annual training year.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Documentation was not available for review to support one out of five caregivers completed 24 clock hours of annual training between the time frame of 2/1/2023 to 2/1/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was responsible for 9 children between the ages of 15 to 22 months. The specified age group was 17 months. The maximum number of children for this specified age group is 5 children. The classroom was over ratio by 4 children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of six children's files evaluated are missing current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“In the Toddler 1 classroom, two sippy cups were not labeled with the children's names. Note: Corrected when the caregiver labeled the cups.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“A daily menu was not available for review. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted the menu in a visible location.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“In the infant classroom, I observed two bottles sitting on the hand washing sink. Note: This was corrected when the bottles were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director is missing trainings in the following topics: -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome. -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -Administering medication. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
- Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 28, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“In the infant classroom, a three month old child was observed sleeping in a swing.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“In the toddler 1 classroom, I observed children under the age of two years old watching "Gracie's Corner" and other educational programs.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of six children's files evaluated were missing current immunization records on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The toddler 1 classroom was out of ratio as there was one caregiver with 11 children, ages 14 months to 2 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2022
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“The director and one employee are missing CPR training that adheres to the guidelines as the hands-on training and manikin portion were not completed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
- Sep 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
“The caregiver did not have access to the attendance of each child in care. This was corrected when the manager presented with attendance of all children in care.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Taking Kidz Places
Is Taking Kidz Places licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 13, 2011.
When was Taking Kidz Places last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Taking Kidz Places had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Taking Kidz Places care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Taking Kidz Places accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Taking Kidz Places' hours?
Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Taking Kidz Places cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 436-3268 to ask.
What is Taking Kidz Places' phone number?
(713) 436-3268.
Where is Taking Kidz Places?
11711 Shadow Creek Pkwy Ste 113, Pearland, TX 77584. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of West Pearland, 0.1 miles away.