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Kids Plus Academy

4506 Laura Koppe Rd, Houston, TX 77016 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kids Plus Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 60 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1993. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 35). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 3% 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
4High risk
15Medium High risk
12Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
2Low risk
35 citations from 11 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJul 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 2, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety12
Health & medication6
Training & qualifications5
Other standards4
Supervision3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The gas leak inspection was last completed on 4/25/2024 and is past due for a new one.
Correction verified May 22, 2026
MediumMay 13, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 4 children's files is missing the immunization record.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
1 child wtih a diagnosed food allergy wtih a plan had an expired epi-pen in storage and missing the Benadryl.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
LowMay 13, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience §746.1311(f)(2)
The director owes 3 hours training in management/ supervision/ leadership.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
MediumJun 17, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 6 children's files was missing an immunization record.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
LowJun 17, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
1 out of 6 children's files missing the vision and hearing screening results documentation.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
Medium LowJan 17, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
Medium HighJul 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The center's last fire inspection expired on 6/27/24 and needs updating.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
Medium HighJul 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
A wooden gazebo in the children's outdoor playspace has rotten boards and needs to be repaired, removed or replaced.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
MediumJul 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months §746.4751(d)
The center needs to document daily/ monthly checks utilizing the building and grounds checklist and maintain the record for three months and made available to Licensing.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2024
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
The television was on while kids were napping. The director did turn off the television.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
MediumDec 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards §746.1003(2)
The director is not ensuring that employees are following minimum standards when allowing caregivers on their personal phones and watching tv.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
The director and caregiver was watching tv and on their personal cell phones.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
HighDec 20, 2023InspectionSupervision
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised §746.2909(5)
The children were sleeping in the classroom next door, the director was sitting in the door way with her back turn to the children.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
Medium HighDec 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The front playground did not have a gate that was enclosed all the way.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
HighDec 12, 2023InspectionSupervision
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)
A 22 month old child was left alone in the classroom alone when the caregiver went to get another child's belongs in a classroom.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
MediumDec 12, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A child that was 22 months old was watching tv. Corrected: When the operation turned the tv off and moved to another classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation is missing how they would evacuate children younger then 24 months out of the operation doing an emergency.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighOct 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
On the front playground they is a big hole in the back part of the playground and parts of the fence is missing. They is a board with nails on the playground.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2023
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The operation did not have any loose fill surfacing under the play structure.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2023
MediumSep 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
An inspection for the playground was not conducted monthly for the playground.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
MediumSep 18, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
The operation did not have a menu posted.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility §746.5617(a)(3)
They was not any information on the van stating the operations name or number.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products §746.4135(a)
The operation did not have an Product Safety form to ensure they are no recalls in the building.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
HighSep 18, 2023InspectionSupervision
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)
They was a group of toddler children left alone in the classroom doing nap time.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of August.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The one of the driver did not have the two hours transportation training.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
HighSep 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
On the back of the play structure they were sharp and broken pieces.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation is missing how they would evacuate children younger then 24 months out of the operation doing an emergency.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
MediumSep 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
A child is missing a health statement from their file.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
MediumSep 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
A child is missing an immunization record from their file.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
Medium LowMar 2, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of five children record evaluated needed an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021
MediumOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two out of two caregivers record evaluated were missing training in the following topics; Emergency preparedness ; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ;Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021
MediumOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director record evaluated were missing training in the following topics; Emergency preparedness ; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ;Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity60 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 19, 1993
DirectorPatsy Harris
Phone7136337587
State operation #416736

Common questions

Does Kids Plus Academy take infants?

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

What are Kids Plus Academy’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 Kids Plus Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids Plus Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids Plus Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $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 Kids Plus Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 20, 2023: “Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids Plus Academy 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 Kids Plus Academy last inspected?

May 13, 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 416736 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.