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Licensed center · Houston, TX

Kids R Us Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 65
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care
  • Weekend care

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9385 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77063 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Days
Mon to Sat
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
65 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
13 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 65 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Weekend care
  • Field trips

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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
1342386
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
February 2012
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

17 inspections on record, most recent Aug 14, 2026. 18 of 28 visits and reports cited a standard. 7 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 31, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      A child under 5 was observed going to the bathroom outside of their classroom, down the hall, unescorted, unattended, and without supervision.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3701(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      There was a mop bucket full of water in the kitchen area accessible to children.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 21, 2026Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      Caregiver could not give the correct number of children she was caring for in the classroom, insteade gave the number of children in total care.

      Corrected Jul 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      Caregiver was in the kitchen cooking lunch for up to an hour while not having direct supervision for 3 children in her care.

      Corrected Jul 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      Children were observed not following any sort of planned activities.

      Corrected Jul 28, 2026

    • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      There was an uncovered trashcan and up to 5 large flies were observed during inspection, The flies were in the general classroom areas.

      Corrected Jul 28, 2026

    • 746.1203(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations

      Nine children with one caregiver were out of control; screaming, running, jumping, arguing, and trying to leaving classroom.

      Corrected Jul 21, 2026

    • 746.1205(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      Three children under 5 years old on three different occasions went to the restrooms by themselves without direct caregiver supervision.

      Corrected Jul 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 17, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Mar 18, 2026Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Health Statement

      Two students were missing health statements from medical professionals.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Admission Information

      Three students were missing emergency contact addresses.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      Operational policies handbook was missing the following: Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) Instructions on how a parent may access the Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and HHSC website. Your emergency preparedness plan You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4003(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      First aide materials were dirty and expired, crumbling out of packaging.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    • 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      The emergency preparedness plan does not address the following: how the operation will : How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    • 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      Two children have diagnosed allergies but there is not a Food emergency form on file signed by a medical professional.

      Corrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      Caregiver gave incorrect head count of 9 children, there were 10 children in care.

      Corrected Oct 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      The operation was observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for 10 children 4 of wich were under 17 months old.

      Corrected Oct 2, 2025

  • Sep 26, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Sep 8, 2025Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Two children were missing copies of their current immunization records.

      Corrected Sep 22, 2025

    • 746.2409(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

      Cribs were not labeled with infants name.

      Corrected Sep 15, 2025

    • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      Sanitation inspection was not current.

      Corrected Sep 15, 2025

    • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Sand box enclosure has rotting boards. and the walkway ramp from indoor is rocking and insecure.

      Corrected Sep 22, 2025

    • 746.4751(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      Monthly maintenance grounds checklist was not available/current.

      Corrected Sep 15, 2025

  • Nov 6, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Admission Information

      The special needs information was still missing for 1 child's file.

      Corrected Nov 13, 2024

  • Sep 30, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Admission Information

      As of today September 30th, 2024 the operation has not submitted the following missing information for 4 children's files: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person

      Corrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Sep 9, 2024Inspection17 standards cited
    • 746.4003(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit to the van were expired. Note: The provider disposed of the expired wipes and replaced them with new antiseptic wipes during inspection.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      The indicator was in the empty range and has not been serviced as required by the manufacturers instructions. Note: The fire extinguisher was removed from the van and new one was installed.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection

    • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Admission Information

      6 children's files were evaluated and were missing the following information: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person

      Corrected Sep 13, 2024

    • 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      A current list of employees was not posted during the inspection. Note: The provider printed and posted the employee list during the inspection.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection

    • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain current CPR and First Aid Training.

      Corrected Sep 13, 2024

    • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      Observed cleaning supplies stored under the sink in the infant room. The cabinet to the sink was not locked. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies from the cabinet during the inspection.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4003(a)(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

      The first aid kit in the van did not contain a thermometer. Note: The provider put a thermometer in the first aid kit during the inspection.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection

    • 746.5305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      A fire extinguisher was not mounted in the 3 year old classroom during the inspection.

      Corrected Sep 13, 2024

    • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      The documentation provided for review of the centers operational policies did not contain the following information: - The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The criteria used to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play - Instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards online and the HHS website - Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations - Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.

      Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant during the inspection. Note: The provider obtained the signed feeding instructions from the parent during the inspection.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection

    • 746.2409(c)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down

      A caregiver placed an infant in their crib and walked out of the classroom with the drop gate down to the crib. Note: Another caregiver lifed and closed the drop gate during the inspection.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Medication No Longer Used

      Observed expired medication that has not been disposed of or given back to the parents.

      Corrected Sep 13, 2024

    • 746.5202(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

      The emergency preparedness plan does not address how the operation will continue caring for children until they are released

      Corrected Sep 13, 2024

    • 746.2415(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      Observed a green and orange baby walker in the infant room equipped with wheels. Note: The provider removed the wheels from the baby walker during the inspection

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection

    • 746.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      2 out of 6 children's files evaluated were missing a completed health statement.

      Corrected Sep 13, 2024

    • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn and cannot be properly sanitized. Note: The provider replaced the changing mat during the inspection with a new one.

      Corrected Sep 9, 2024, at the inspection

    • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      The personnel files for employees was reviewed and were missing the following information: - Employment Start Dates for 2 employees (1 was provided during inspection) - Pre-Employment Affidavit for 1 employee - Notarized Employment Affidavit for 3 employees - HS Diploma or Equivalent for 3 employees - Photo ID for 1 employee

      Corrected Oct 2, 2024

  • Sep 11, 2023Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      A wooden playhouse in the outdoor play area contains missing panels and cracked pieces of plastic.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      The children's nap cots are not properly labeled.

      Corrected Sep 15, 2023

    • 746.2419(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      2 bottles were not properly labeled in the infants classroom.

      Corrected Sep 15, 2023

    • 746.4003(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The first aid kit contained expired alcohol wipes.

      Corrected Sep 11, 2023, at the inspection

    • 746.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a health statement.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2023

    • 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not have an authorization for emergency medical care.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 25, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.307(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      Based upon the information obtained, minor injuries to children are not being reported to parents.

      Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Cited standards by risk level

80 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Aug 14, 2026. All 80 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High2531%
  • Medium High2936%
  • Medium2531%
  • Medium Low11%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
5 of 17 shown
Corrected at the visit
18 of 80 findings, 62 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jul 31, 2026, 1 clean visit since

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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