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Greengate Academy INC

18490 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Greengate Academy INC is a licensed child care center in Spring, TX, licensed for up to 270 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. 38% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #102 of 134 centers in Spring and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #102 of 134 centers in Spring
10High risk
5Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
21 citations from 17 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 17, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Health & medication3
Supervision3
Building & playground safety2
Transportation2
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1
Child protection1
Other standards1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 21, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Room C, the toddler classroom did not have the mats/cots labeled within the classroom. A total of 12 children were observed on mats that were not labeled, and/or labeled incorrectly. The operation will utilize a number chart to specify which cot/mat belongs to which child. The numbers were added to cots while Licensing was present.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection report was dated 05/09/2022.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
HighNov 18, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver in the school-age classroom was observed caring for seven children, 7-9 years of age. The caregiver observed was not following the provisional status, which states that the individual could not care for children alone, or unsupervised. One caregiver was added to the classroom in order to abide by the provisional status.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 27, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
Based on the information obtained, the transportation driver did not have a list of children who was being transported. One transporter was observed unloading 3 children from the transportation vehicle that picks up from Mueller Elementary.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Four out of ten staff records observed did not include a total of 24 annual hours. Half of the training hours observed were provided by individuals who do not qualify. Staff files did not include topics related to: - Emergency preparedness - Growth and development - SIDS/shaken baby syndrome - Abuse and neglect - communicable diseases - administering medication - food allergies - building and physical premises safety - handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
One caregiver in the infant classroom was observed diaper changing an infant, 10 months of age. The caregiver left the classroom without washing their hands, and/or the infant classroom. After being notified the caregiver washed the infant's hand.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
The caregivers in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the youngest and the oldest in care. The caregivers in the 2 year old classroom was not aware of the youngest and oldest child in care.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
LowOct 27, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications §746.1329(b)(5)
Based on the documentation received, the transportation training certificate observed for the driver in question did not meet minimum standards trainer's qualifications.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
HighAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver failed to follow proper procedures to ensure all children they were responsible for were accounted for. The caregiver called a child's name, another child responded the child was present, however, the caregiver failed to conduct a name-to-face to verify the child was present. Approximately 20-30 minutes later, it was discovered the child was not in the building due to being left on the center's vehicle.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
MediumAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, verification was not available for review to support the facility completed and shared an incident report with the parent and/or guardian of a child that left unattended on the center's vehicle.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
HighAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based off the information obtained from the investigation the operation failed to report that a child was left on the transportation vehicle unsupervised for an extended period of time.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
LowAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications §746.1329(b)(5)
Based on the documentation received, the transportation training certificate observed for the driver in question did not meet minimum standards trainer's qualifications.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
HighAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was left in the vehicle unattended
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
HighAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children §746.5605(3)
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support the safety precautions for unloading children was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended for approximately 20-30 minutes.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
HighAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver failed to follow the facilities procedures regarding safety precautions for loading and unloading children which resulted in a child being left in the center's vehicle unattended.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
MediumNov 17, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation had not completed a Childrens Product Safety Annual Certification since 1/13/2020. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when the Annual Certification was completed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 17, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kits in both of the transportation vehicles was missing antiseptic. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when antiseptic was added to both first aid kits.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 17, 2021InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
There was no parent contact information and emergency contact information in the vehicles. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when the parent contact information and the emergency contact information was added in the vehicles.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 17, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The operational policies did not have a policy for safe sleep for infants. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when this policy was added to the operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 17, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Six infant bottles were not properly labeled with the infant's first name and last initial. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were properly labeled.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 17, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children with an inactivated background check. *Note - This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the results of a new background check is received.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity270 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 7, 1987
DirectorDenise Statlander
Phone2812880880
State operation #225397

Common questions

Does Greengate Academy INC take infants?

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

What are Greengate Academy INC’s hours?

5:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Greengate Academy INC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Greengate Academy INC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 18, 2022: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Greengate Academy INC compare with other daycares in Spring?

It is tied for #102 of 134 centers in Spring by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Greengate Academy INC last inspected?

Apr 24, 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 225397 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.