Kool Kids Krayola Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1787932
Kool Kids Krayola Academy holds a Full Permit issued January 31, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 19 inspections on record with 18 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 31, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
147 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
11338 Tower Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77065-3008
The 60-month record
19
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
18
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 11 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 23, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 9, 2024 | Report | 3 |
| May 9, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Inspection | 5 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Report | 0 |
Deficiency records
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
July 31, 2025 Standard § 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The second director was present, but Licensing was not notified or sent the director's qualifications.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
January 24, 2025 Standard § 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: January 24, 2025
May 9, 2024 Standard § 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.
Corrected: June 7, 2024
May 9, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 7, 2024
May 9, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 7, 2024
May 9, 2024 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.
Corrected: May 13, 2024
May 9, 2024 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.
Corrected: May 9, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.
Corrected: May 1, 2024
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.
Corrected: December 18, 2023
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.
Corrected: December 18, 2023
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.
Corrected: December 18, 2023
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 4, 2023
October 6, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023 Standard § HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
Corrected: October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: October 6, 2023
October 4, 2023 Standard § 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 14, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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