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Kandiland Day School - Friendswood

1504 E Winding Way Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546 · Galveston County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kandiland Day School - Friendswood is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 6). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #13 of 21 centers in Friendswood and better than 36% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 36%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #13 of 21 centers in Friendswood
1High risk
3Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 6 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 16, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
During the inspection, the fire emergency drills was not documented with the start time.
Correction verified Jan 5, 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 21, 2025
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the infant classroom had multiple tears.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
HighJan 3, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
A vehicle used to transport children has a safety alarm however, it was not working when the vehicle was evaluated during the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2024
Medium HighJan 3, 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 Jan 11, 2024
Medium HighJan 27, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Three caregivers and the director were lacking the required transportation training.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 28, 2020
DirectorKellie Bess
Phone3463851130
State operation #1691943

Common questions

Does Kandiland Day School - Friendswood take infants?

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

What are Kandiland Day School - Friendswood’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 Kandiland Day School - Friendswood accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kandiland Day School - Friendswood had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 3, 2024: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kandiland Day School - Friendswood compare with other daycares in Friendswood?

It is tied for #13 of 21 centers in Friendswood by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 36% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kandiland Day School - Friendswood last inspected?

Dec 16, 2025. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1691943 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.