Licensed center · Houston, TX
Global Kiddos Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 24
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Meals
- Not on the state record
- Nearby
- 5 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 24 children
Accepts child care assistance
Transportation to and from school
Location and nearby daycares
5412 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77041 · Harris County · 20 licensed daycares in 77041
Capacity rank 9 of 20 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 12 in 77041
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1792322
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- February 2025
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
17 inspections on record, most recent Jun 3, 2026. 18 of 22 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Jun 3, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.
Corrected Jun 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The exit to the outside fence does not latch. This poses a risk to children's safety due to anyone being able to open the exit gate.
Corrected Jun 12, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2405(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
The infant area does not have a hand washing sink.
Corrected Jun 12, 2026
- 746.2405(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
The infant area does not have a rocking chair.
Corrected Jun 12, 2026
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
May 21, 2026Inspection17 standards cited
- 746.2405(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
The hand washing sink in the infant classroom was not working.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
There are children's admission forms without medical authorization.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3419Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Handwashing Procedures
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands or the children hands with soap and water after diapering.
Corrected May 21, 2026
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Staff was observed diapering and children did not wash their hands after diapering.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4307Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The outdoor area/playground does not have two exits.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The fence that encloses the playground area is damaged, exposing sharp materials to children.
Corrected May 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2419(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The operation has one sink in the infant classroom.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers do not have current first aid training.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Two caregivers do not have current CPR training.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026
- 746.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
There are children's files that are missing physician information.
Corrected May 22, 2026
- 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of the fire inspection report was not readily available for review.
Corrected May 22, 2026
- 746.4505Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
The infant classroom does not have proper storage for the children's belongings.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
The toddler caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering children.
Corrected May 21, 2026
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The operation has concrete flooring with exposed screws, several holes and is not clean. The flooring poses fall/tripping hazards and safety risks to children and staff.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
There is not a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area of the toddler area.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver does not have 24 hours of annual training.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2405(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 6, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
An infant was observed asleep in a crib without a sheet.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 23, 2026Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.2419(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
I observed bottles in cribs with children and children sleeping with training cups.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
I observe blankets in the cribs with children.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
I observed a animal lanyard attached to a pacifier.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
I observed cribs that had unfitted sheets on the mattresses.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
I observed a knife accessible to children during the walk through of the operation.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2419(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 14, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Designating Director
The operation has not designated a qualifying director.
Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 13, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.201(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
There is sufficient evidence to support that the permit holder submitted a false document of pest services.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 10, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3301(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
There is sufficient evidence to support children were served ramen noodles.
Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3301(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Insects were observed crawling on the wall of the girls restroom. There were also kitchen utensils stored on the sink of the girls restroom.
Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jan 20, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased working in 2025.
Corrected Jan 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 24, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
This standard will remain pending. Final notification will be sent at a later date.
Corrected Oct 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Aug 18, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A caregiver did not have a completed personnel file.
Corrected Aug 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One child did not have an address on file for the medical facility they are to be transported during an emergency.
Corrected Aug 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The permit holder submitted a caregiver's annual hours and there were 18 of the 24 hours completed.
Corrected Sep 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Feb 6, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were 3 ant beds in the outside/playground area. The director treated the ant beds with insect spray.
Corrected Feb 6, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4505Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
The infant classroom does not have storage, such as cubicles or shelves, for the children's belongings. The children's bags are placed on a table.
Corrected Feb 12, 2025
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
55 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Jun 3, 2026. All 55 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1222%
- Medium High2851%
- Medium1425%
- Medium Low12%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 17 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 55 findings, 52 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jun 3, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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