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Kiddie Academy of Northpointe

18002 Shaw Rd, Cypress, TX 77429 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Kiddie Academy of Northpointe is a licensed child care center in Cypress, TX, licensed for up to 213 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for transportation (3 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 16 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #28 of 72 centers in Cypress and better than 61% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 61%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#28 of 72 centers in Cypress
2High risk
3Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 17 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Transportation3
Other standards3
Staff ratios2
Supervision1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 4, 2023Found during an investigationTransportation
One Seat Belt Per Person §746.5613
Children were sharing one seat belt while being transported to a field trip.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighAug 4, 2023Found during an investigationTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat §746.5607(d)
A child under the age of 13 was observed riding in the front seat of a vehicle transporting children on a field trip.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
Medium HighAug 4, 2023Found during an investigationTransportation
All Adult Passengers Wear Safety Belts §746.5609(b)
Adult caregivers were sitting on the floor and not wearing seatbelts while traveling to a field trip.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
HighJan 18, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the child was left on the playground.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
MediumAug 22, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement §746.505(2)
An audit conduct on the children files and it showed that the parent did not signed and receive update copy of the operational policies after July 27 written memo policy change.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
MediumJun 2, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence §746.2207(c)(5)
The operation show a Disney movie that contain violence inside the school age classroom while they are in care.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
MediumJun 2, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily §746.2207(c)(3)
The operation show a Disney movie that exceed one hour inside the school age classroom while the children are in care.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
MediumJun 2, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate §746.2207(c)(2)
The operation show a Disney movie that was rated PG inside the school age classroom while they are in care.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
Medium LowJun 2, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours §746.501(b)(1)
The operation has a written policy that restrict parent access to the childcare center requiring pre-approval.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
HighOct 8, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/15/2020.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity213 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 24, 2017
DirectorPatricia Bushnell
Phone2812053085
State operation #1648500

Common questions

Does Kiddie Academy of Northpointe take infants?

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

What are Kiddie Academy of Northpointe’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kiddie Academy of Northpointe accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kiddie Academy of Northpointe had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 18, 2023: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kiddie Academy of Northpointe compare with other daycares in Cypress?

It is #28 of 72 centers in Cypress by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 61% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kiddie Academy of Northpointe last inspected?

Jul 20, 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 1648500 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.