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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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5412 Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77041 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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