Kent International Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 77 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Skill classes
• Part-time care
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

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

1726328

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 2022

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

27 inspections on record, most recent May 13, 2026. 18 of 31 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• May 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 28, 2026Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.401(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

    Current activity plans were not posted in two of the three classrooms. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the current lesson plans were posted.

    Corrected Jan 28, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.4601(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

    A play structure on the playground was observed to have the rail road ties that were anchored on one side sticking up and were not flush with the metal beam and the other side did not have the anchors at all. Noted: the anchors that were present were hammered down to be flush with the beam.

    Corrected Feb 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4907(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    A slide structure with a platform of 27 inches was observed to not have the required six inches of loose-fill installed around the structure.

    Corrected Feb 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.401(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster

    The licensing Parent Notification Poster, was not posted. Noted: this was corrected when the poster was provided to the operation and was printed and posted on the parent bulletin board in the lobby area.

    Corrected Jan 28, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.2909(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

    A child was observed to be sleeping in front of an exterior exit door. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the child's mat was moved away from the door.

    Corrected Jan 28, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    The reviewed operational policies were found to be missing items, such as, Suspension and expulsion of children, Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F, Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5, Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care center director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the child-care center, Instructions on how a parent may access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, information regarding Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect, (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect, and (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202, information regarding area being a gang-free zone.

    Corrected Feb 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 8, 2025Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

    One of the six children's files did not have a parent or physician siged health statement availalbe for review.

    Corrected Oct 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

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

    Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    Three fire extinguisher's tags indicated that they had last been serviced August 2024.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    There was not a current Form 2885 signed and avilalble for review. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the CPSC website was reviewed and form 2885 was signed and posted.

    Corrected Oct 8, 2025, at the inspection · 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.

    The director did not have a current First Aid and CPR certification available for review. The certificate that was available was expired as of July 29, 2025.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    One caregiver, who has been employed over 90 days, did not have current First Aid Certification.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2025

  • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    Per the health and safety audit, the director's training was reviewed and there was no training certificate available for review in the required topic: Medication Administration. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the Medication Administration training for the current training year was used to cover the missing training in the evaluated year.

    Corrected Oct 8, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    An infant was sitting in a highchair without safety straps fastened.

    Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    An infant under 12 months was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a blanket. Noted: The blanket was removed during the inspection.

    Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    Recite: A caregiver was observed using her cell phone while caring for two children.

    Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 26, 2024Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.3317(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

    There was food stored in the refrigerator uncovered. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the food was disposed of.

    Corrected Aug 26, 2024, at the inspection

  • 746.901(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification

    One staff file reviewed did not have a copy of their photo ID in the file.

    Corrected Aug 30, 2024

  • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    A caregiver was observed seated using her cell phone while the group was outside on the playground.

    Corrected Aug 26, 2024

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    One caregiver present did not have her notarized employment affidavit.

    Corrected Aug 30, 2024

• Aug 22, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    It was determined that an individual was present at the operation with children that did not have an active background check.

    Corrected Sep 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 7, 2024Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    One caregiver did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The caregiver had 22 hours of training. *A training certificate for two hours in communicable diseases from the current training year was added to make up for the missing 2 hours.

    Corrected Aug 7, 2024, at the inspection

  • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    One caregiver did not have required training in food allergies and Communicable diseases. *A training certificate in communicable diseases from the current training year was added to the previous training year to cover the topic.

    Corrected Aug 16, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    In the pre-k classroom there was water conditioner liquid and cleaning supplies that were accessible to children.

    Corrected Aug 7, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    One caregiver present did not have her notarized employment affidavit.

    Corrected Aug 9, 2024

• May 29, 2024InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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