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KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears

2010 Spears Rd, Houston, TX 77067 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (15 of 40). 17 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 #789 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston
2High risk
12Medium High risk
21Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
2Low risk
40 citations from 11 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork15
Training & qualifications8
Building & playground safety7
Staff ratios6
Food & feeding2
Health & medication1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 20, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §744.2517(1)
Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact §744.605(6)
Of the 10 children;'s records evaluated, 7 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026
MediumMay 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §744.3113(b)
A checklist is not being used to document checks of the playground.
Correction verified May 22, 2026
MediumMar 31, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
Background checks for staff no longer working for the operation has not been inactivated.
Correction verified May 11, 2026
MediumMar 31, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §744.603(a)(2)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Nine lacked the parent's name, address and telephone number. 2. One record lacked the address for the emergency contact. 3. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 4. Nine lacked the name and phone number of persons the child can be released to. 5. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 6. Nine lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 7. Nine records lacked information regarding any special needs the child may have.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
MediumFeb 12, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §744.603(a)(2)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Nine lacked the parent's name, address and telephone number. 2. One record lacked the address for the emergency contact. 3. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 4. Nine lacked the name and phone number of persons the child can be released to. 5. Nine lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 6. Nine lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 7. Nine records lacked information regarding any special needs the child may have.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
MediumJan 22, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required §744.1311(a)
The operation director received 7 of the 20 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year. The operation director will need to complete 13 clock hours of make-up training.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
Medium HighJan 22, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs §744.603(a)(6)
The operation is not documenting the arrival time, departure time and the name of the person signing each child in and out.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §744.3113(b)
The monthly checks of the playground have not been documented since February 2025.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
Medium HighJan 22, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §744.2507(10)
Cleaning supplies are stored in a cabinet that does not lock making them accessible to children.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
Medium HighJan 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year §744.3559(2)
The oepration is not conducting severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
MediumJan 22, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §744.801(1)
Children's records were not on the premises for review.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
MediumJan 22, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training-Required Topics prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment §744.1309(c)
A caregiver did not complete a training in recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
MediumJan 22, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety §744.1309(d)
A caregiver did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
Medium HighJan 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §744.3559(1)
The operation is not practicing a fire drill every month.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
Medium HighJan 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §744.3559(3)
The operation is not shelter in place/lock down drills four times in a calendar year.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
Medium HighJan 22, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §744.1005(a)(1)
The operation director is not ensuring the operation is being ran in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws. This is based on the deficiencies cited during the monitoring inspections conducted in 2024 and 2025.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
MediumApr 25, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required §744.1311(a)
As of 3/25/25, documentation for the make-up training hours has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The director received 12 of the 20 clock hours of required training. The director will need to receive 8 clock hours of make-up training.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2025
LowFeb 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications §744.1331(b)(5)
Training certificates do not sttae the trainer's qualifications.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
MediumFeb 20, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required §744.1311(a)
The director received 12 of the 20 clock hours of required training. The director will need to receive 8 clock hours of make-up training.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2025
Medium LowJan 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Posting-Licensing Parent Notification Poster §744.401(7)
The Attention Parents poster was not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §744.603(a)
The following information was missing from the children's records: 1. Address of emergency contacts 2. Name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 3. Authorization for emergency medical care 4. Parent documentattion of any special needs the child may or may not have
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe §744.401(3)
The Keeping Children Safe poster was not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors §744.801(9)
Documentation of required safety drills was not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
HighJan 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §744.201(1)
The operational policies didn't include the following information: 1. Days, months and hours of operation 2. Release procedures for children 3. Meals/snacks offered 4. Inform parents of their rights 5. Procedures for parents to participate in the program events 6. Emergency Preparedness plan 7. Staff vaccination policy
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §744.801(2)
Personnel and training records were not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
HighJan 29, 2025InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §744.1205(a)(4)
Children were not being supervised properly while children were playing on the playground. The director and caregiver sitting in chairs conversing while the children were playing.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation. §744.401(2)
The most recent licensing inspection report was not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements-License §744.401(1)
The permit is not in a public and prominent location where it can be viewed.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
Medium HighMay 23, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §744.2507(10)
Cleaning supplies such as glass cleaner, disinfecting wipers and glass cleaner were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 19, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §744.603(a)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The following information was missing": 1. Two lacked the required information regarding special needs 2. One lacked the dress for the child's doctor 3. One lacked the address for the emergency contact
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
Medium HighDec 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation §744.1301(1)(A)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This defciency is being recited. One staff did not complete an orientation that covered administering medications, preventing and responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
Medium LowDec 19, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §744.901(1)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. One file lacked the staff's hire date.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
MediumDec 19, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting DFPS and HHSC §744.501(21)
The opreational polices does not include the correct telephone number for the local Child Care Regualtion office and website.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
Medium HighOct 30, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation §744.1301(1)(A)
One staff did not complete an orientation that covered administering medications, preventing and responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
MediumOct 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §744.603(a)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked an admission date 2. One lacked the addresses for the emergency contacts 3. Two lacked the address and/or phone number for the child's doctor 4. All lacked the requried speical needs information 5. All lacke the required permissions for water activities
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
Medium LowOct 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §744.901(1)
The two personnel records evaluated lacked a hire date.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
MediumOct 30, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §744.801(2)
A personnel file for one staff was not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
LowOct 30, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
CPR and First Aid Expiration or renewal current documented §744.1331(c)(1)(B)
Documentation of current First Aid and CPR training for one staff was not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Table Tops, Furniture, Equipment §744.2507(9)
Toys are only being cleaned with soap and water; they are not being sanitized. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 17, 2024
Director—
Phone3465519374
State operation #1776716

Common questions

Does KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears’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 KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 29, 2025: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was KCE Champions LLC @ IDEA Spears last inspected?

May 20, 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 1776716 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.