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3325 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
The Kipling School
- licensed capacity
- 208
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About The Kipling School
The Kipling School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 19, 2013, for up to 208 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, pre-k and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer camp
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 208 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants – Pre-Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Licensed capacity | 208 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Kipling School 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 The Kipling School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 208 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1499069
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
“Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Sep 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictions
“Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
- Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2022
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
- Oct 11, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Kipling School
Is The Kipling School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 19, 2013.
When was The Kipling School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Kipling School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 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 The Kipling School care for?
208, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Kipling School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Kipling School'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 The Kipling School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 861-6743 to ask.
What is The Kipling School's phone number?
(713) 861-6743.
Where is The Kipling School?
620 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007. The nearest other daycare we list is Kipling School on Floyd, 0.1 miles away.