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Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD

24007 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 323 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 26 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 27). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #124 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #124 of 167 centers in Katy
11High risk
8Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 26 inspections and 11 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 19, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Staff ratios5
Food & feeding3
Health & medication3
Records & paperwork3
Caregiver conduct3
Supervision2
Other standards1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 7, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There were 3 children's files identified with diagnosed food allergies. There were no medications at the operation as noted on the emergency care plan.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026
MediumMar 24, 2026InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
Two infants were asleep on non-sleeping equipment. One infant was asleep on a bouncers. The other infant was asleep on boppy. The infant on the boppy was moved from the boppy to the crib once the inspector brought it to the caregivers attention.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
MediumOct 31, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine the parent handbook (operational policies) did not include a policy on vaccine preventable disease for employees.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
MediumOct 22, 2025InspectionStaff 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)
There were 17 individuals not listed on the employee/staff list who had an active background check and are no longer associated with the operation. The background check had not been inactivate inactivated timely.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2025
Medium HighOct 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap §746.4813(c)
The use zone for a rocking outdoor play equipment overlapped with the use zone of the slide in the outdoor play area one. The play equipment was removed from use.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 2, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three infants lacked the 30 day updated written instructions sheets signed by a parent. The last ones in file were June and July.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2025
MediumSep 2, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's record lacked an immunization record.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2025
Medium HighJul 25, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
At inspector's arrival to a school age classroom, a caregiver had 28 children in care between 8-11 years old. Another child arrived which brought the child/caregiver ratio to 29 children to one caregiver. This was corrected at the inspection when the director moved 3 children to another classroom, and had a staff enter the classroom to assist.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The last annual fire inspection was last conducted on 06/13/2024. The document (permit) obtained during the inspection was not an inspection report.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
HighJul 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The last annual fire inspection was last conducted on 06/13/2024.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
Medium LowJul 1, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The employee list posted did not reflect with the current employees present.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
HighJul 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The last annual fire inspection was last conducted on 06/13/2024.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2025
MediumSep 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Two children enrolled in care did not have the required health statement signed by a physician.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2024
Medium HighJun 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5405
The operation did not have for review documentation of a current gas leak inspection.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
HighJun 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have for review a current fire inspection. Note: The fire inspection expired on 5/11/2024.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024
Medium HighSep 6, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child in care with an indicated food allergy does not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and health care professional on file at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023
HighJul 11, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Two caregivers were observed administering prohibited punishment. One caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm from underneath a table and another caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the arm and holding onto the child to keep the child from moving out of a chair. The same caregiver was observed grabbing on a child and pulling on the child's arms.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
HighJun 8, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Two caregivers were observed administering prohibited punishment. One caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm from underneath a table and another caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the arm and holding onto the child to keep the child from moving out of a chair. The same caregiver was observed grabbing on a child and pulling on the child's arms.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
HighNov 19, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
Based on evidence obtained during the course of investigation, a caregiver with a provisional eligibility has been left alone with children. The provisional background check stated the caregiver could not be left alone with children.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2022
HighNov 19, 2021Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The operation has been out of ratio and failed to maintain supervision on more than one occasion. A caregiver with a provisional background check has not been prevented from being left alone with children.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2022
HighNov 19, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The director failed to use good judgment when training certificates were issued for staff who did not complete the actual number of clock hours listed on the certificates of training. Caregivers completed fewer actual clock hours of training than are listed on the certificates of training signed by the director.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2022
Medium HighNov 19, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on evidence obtained throughout the course of investigation, caregivers are supervising more children than allowed by standards.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2022
HighNov 19, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was left alone unsupervised on the playground for 21 minutes.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2022
Medium HighNov 19, 2021Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Based on information obtained during the course of this investigation, a child had access to garbage when the child was required to pick up garbage from the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2022
HighNov 3, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Caregivers in 2 rooms did not know the exact number of children in their room. In one room, the caregiver in one room stated she had 21 children but 22 children were present. In the other room, the caregiver stated she had 22 children but 33 children were present.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
Medium HighNov 1, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
At the time of inspection, one caregiver in the school age room was supervising 33 children. The caregiver should not have had more than 26 children.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
MediumOct 8, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood §746.2431(4)
Daily reports for infants did not list a mood for the child.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity323 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 13, 2017
DirectorMeredith Tritico
Phone2813475444
State operation #1652777

Common questions

Does Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD take infants?

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

What are Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD’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 R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 25, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD compare with other daycares in Katy?

It is tied for #124 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Franz RD last inspected?

Aug 7, 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 1652777 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.