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Friendswood KinderCare

2550 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546 · Harris County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Friendswood KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, TX, licensed for up to 125 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #15 of 21 centers in Friendswood and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #15 of 21 centers in Friendswood
5High risk
5Medium High risk
3Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 16 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety3
Supervision2
Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 15, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on information gathered, one child was left outside unsupervised for at least three minutes.
Correction verified May 18, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025
Medium HighMay 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of ten children's files evaluated is missing immunization records.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
Medium LowMay 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
Multiple employees are missing documentation showing their first date of employment.
Correction verified May 17, 2024
HighMay 9, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning Supplies were in unlocked cabinets and were accessible to children in the Preschool and Discovery Preschool classrooms.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
Medium LowMay 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Three out of ten employees are missing a notarized affidavit on file for review.
Correction verified May 17, 2024
MediumMay 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Multiple caregivers are missing 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2024
MediumMay 9, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
I observed children sleeping on cots that were labeled with other children's names in the Preschool, Discovery Preschool, and Infant C clasrooms.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
Medium HighMay 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Three out of ten employees are missing education credentials on file for review.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
Medium HighFeb 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
After a child walked out the restroom did not was they hands. Corrected: When the caregiver had him wash his hands.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current annual inspection as it expired 8/12/2023.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024
MediumMay 24, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
During inspection visit staff training files were not avaliable upon review.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023
Medium HighMar 16, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the playground did not receive an inspection before students accessed the playground.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
HighMar 16, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation caregivers were not adequately supervising the children during their outside time. A child was able to open the fence on the playground and walk to the parking lot. The caregivers were unaware of the incident until informed by another staff member.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
HighMar 16, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found in the parking lot unattended for approximately 5-15 minutes
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighMar 16, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked §746.4309
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the gate surrounding the playground was not locked properly.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity125 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 2, 2006
DirectorSydney Bunting
Phone2814824589
State operation #856375- 766

Common questions

Does Friendswood KinderCare take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Friendswood KinderCare’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Friendswood KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Friendswood KinderCare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Friendswood KinderCare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Friendswood, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Friendswood KinderCare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 15, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Friendswood KinderCare compare with other daycares in Friendswood?

It is tied for #15 of 21 centers in Friendswood by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Friendswood KinderCare last inspected?

Sep 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 856375- 766 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.