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Kids Connect of Houston

8510 Almeda Genoa Rd Ste 404, Houston, TX 77075 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kids Connect of Houston is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 112 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 25). None of them came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. 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
3High risk
17Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Staff ratios4
Health & medication3
Food & feeding3
Background checks1
Transportation1
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The CPSC form was not availabe for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
Medium HighSep 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The floor border in the school age classroom was observed peeling off of the wall. Note: Photos were taken.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
HighOct 24, 2024InspectionBackground checks
Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check §746.901(8)
Six staff record did not contain the proof of request for background checks .
Correction verified Oct 31, 2024
HighOct 24, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
A fire extinguisher was not observed in the transportation. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighOct 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing pad was observed with tears. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2024
MediumOct 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Waterproof, disposable gloves §746.4003(a)(9)
The first aid kit located on the van did not contain gloves. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The walls were observed with paint peeling in the school age classroom.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighOct 24, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One record did not contain a complete emergency contact.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2024
MediumOct 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Five records did not contain a health statement within one week of admission.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2024
MediumOct 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Two bottles of medication were observed expired.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The toddler classroom was observed with 14 students. The classroom is out of ratio by 3 students.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024
Medium HighJun 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 17 month old infant was observed with 4 year old students.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food §746.3317(8)
A bowl of hotdogs were observed uncovered in the refridgerator. Note: This was corrected during inspection. Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Diapers were observed in the the pre-k classroom trashcan. The trashcan did not have a lid.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
Two staff members were observed smoking at the front of the operation.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation is not maintaining ratio in the infant classroom.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers in the infant classroom are using the sink to wash bottles and hands.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
MediumApr 11, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving §746.3301(e)
Based on the evidence obtained, the operation is not providing second servings to students.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One infant bottle was observed without a label. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
One play yard was observed with two holes located in the mesh. Note: Corrected during inspection. Pictures were taken.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Three infants were observed seated at the lunch table without usage of the safety straps. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
The infant caregiver did not provide correct ages for the children in care.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighSep 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
The changing tables, rugs, and sinks did not appear to be cleaned or sanitized recently.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2023
Medium HighApr 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
In the refrigerator located in the Infant classroom several dead roaches were observed. Also the refrigerator was being used to store milk for the children in care.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 3, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
There was not enough adequate lighting observed in the afterschoool classroom during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver added more light.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity112 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 2, 2023
DirectorAlicia Hicks
Phone2815471445
State operation #1767749

Common questions

Does Kids Connect of Houston take infants?

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

What are Kids Connect of Houston’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 Kids Connect of Houston accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids Connect of Houston cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids Connect of Houston 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 Kids Connect of Houston had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 24, 2024: “Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids Connect of Houston 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 Kids Connect of Houston last inspected?

Sep 11, 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 1767749 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.