Daycare RecordChild care inspection records

KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD

1601 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546 · Galveston County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, TX, licensed for up to 242 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 21 centers in Friendswood and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#12 of 21 centers in Friendswood
3High risk
2Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 10 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision2
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 6, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on evidence provided, caregivers have not been using good judgement when placing their knee in the back of a child's seat to keep them at the table. As well as talking loudly to the children.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026
HighFeb 20, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
At time of inspection, two out of the three buses child safety alarm did not sound.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
MediumFeb 20, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
At time of inspection, one infant's feeding instruction sheet was not current for February 2026. Sheet was last updated on 1/14/2026. Noted: At 9:00 am parent submitted Infant Feeding Instruction sheet completed on 2/20/2026. Sheet is posted in classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 7, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver failed to wash her hands after changing a child's diaper and picked up another child.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
Medium HighAug 7, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food §746.3415(1)
I observed a caregiver preparing a child bottle before washing her hands after handling a child.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
MediumFeb 7, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children §746.1507(3)
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support violations of this standard.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
HighFeb 7, 2024Found 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 obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver in the Busy Bees classroom did not adequately supervise the children.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
MediumFeb 7, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation has not notified parents of less serious injuries.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
MediumJan 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
On the Preschool and Toddler playgrounds, the use zone is not six feet for multiple stationary play structures.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity242 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 29, 2024
DirectorMarie Mitchell
Phone8325694674
State operation #1788672

Common questions

Does KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD take infants?

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

What are KID CITY USA 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 KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD 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 KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 6, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD compare with other daycares in Friendswood?

It is #12 of 21 centers in Friendswood by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was KID CITY USA FRIENDSWOOD last inspected?

Jun 18, 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 1788672 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.