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Katy Learning Academy

18200 S Parkview Dr, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Katy Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 20). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
10Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
20 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Transportation2
Health & medication1
Caregiver conduct1
Background checks1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 6, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
2 out 3 infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
MediumAug 6, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
3 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
MediumAug 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Fire drills have been conducted but not documented.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2025
Medium HighAug 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
The slide on the playground has a crack in it and is filled with water.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2025
HighMar 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Fire inspection expired on 2/28/2025.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2025
HighMar 13, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
In the infant two room there was an unlocked cabinet with bleach and disinfectant accessible to the children. Note: This was corrected when the teacher moved the cleaning supplies to a higher location.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
Director that has been designated has not been at the operation daily. There are no time cards observed to show proof that the designated director has been at the operation.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2025
MediumJan 22, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
Based on information provided during the investigation interviews it was determined that the caregiver in charge did not have access to records.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
Medium HighJan 22, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
During the investigation, it was determined that children being transported were not being signed in and out.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
HighJan 22, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information obtained during the investigation interviews it has been determined that the driver did not use good judgement when dropping a child off at the wrong school although the driver had the list with the child's name and school.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
Medium HighAug 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The outdoor play area has play equipment that is above 5 feet with less than 1 foot of mulch.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024
HighAug 21, 2023Found during an investigationBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 §745.621(a)(7)
It was observed caregiver in room 1 was caring for children and her background shows as pending. Note: Caregiver immediately left the premises. Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 18, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Reviewing Children's records, 10 out of 10 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
Medium HighMay 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
During inspection it was observed outside playground, the boards were loose and broken with a small nail hanging out, to which it is accessible to children's safety.
Correction verified May 25, 2023
LowMay 18, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Reviewing children's records, 10 out of 10 children's records were missing Health Statement.
Correction verified May 31, 2023
Medium HighMar 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Director is the driver for transporting children, did not have TransportationTraining Certification.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2023
HighMar 29, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher inside the bus transportation was still inside of the box, and not mounted on the passenger side
Correction verified Apr 13, 2023
Medium HighMar 29, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility §746.5617(a)(3)
Bus Transportation did not have a sign with Child Care Center Name and contact information
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
Medium HighJan 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation does not have health inspection current under the operation's name .
Correction verified Jan 25, 2023
Medium HighJan 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The operation does not have fire inspection documentation under the operation's name.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours12:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 30, 2023
DirectorShahlaa Ajaj
Phone2813981444
State operation #1761471

Common questions

Does Katy Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Katy Learning Academy’s hours?

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

Does Katy Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Katy Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Katy Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, 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 Katy Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 19, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Katy Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Katy Learning Academy last inspected?

Aug 6, 2026. 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 1761471 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.