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Kids R Kids of Barker Cypress

10740 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kids R Kids of Barker Cypress is a licensed child care center in Cypress, TX, licensed for up to 364 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 28). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #59 of 72 centers in Cypress and better than 20% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 20%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#59 of 72 centers in Cypress
10High risk
13Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 23 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 21, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Supervision3
Food & feeding3
Health & medication3
Background checks2
Other standards2
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 29, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
Medium HighJul 29, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the inspection, the safety straps were left unfastened for 2 infants sitting in high chairs.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
HighJun 29, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for when transitioning back into their classroom.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026
HighJun 29, 2026Found 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 the information obtained, a child was left unsupervised on the playground by their caregiver.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
1 food allergy emergency plan is missing the parent signature.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
Medium HighFeb 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The center's last fire inspection was 1/25/24.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
MediumFeb 25, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Two medications no longer used were stored in the medication box. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director placed the medication in the front to be given back to the parent.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
The school age building is missing the emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams in 3 classrooms. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director placed the diagrams in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 8, 2024InspectionBackground checks
AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check §745.621(b)(1)(A)
There is a caregiver present in the Infant 2 classroom without a renewed background.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
HighOct 29, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
It is alleged that a child was left in a highchair for an excessive amount of time.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024
Medium HighOct 18, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
A child in care was injured and required medical attention. The operation did not report the injury to Childcare Regulation.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
Medium HighSep 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
HighSep 30, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
The shot record for a 5 month old infant was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding instruction for one 6 month old infant was observed has not been certified since April 2024.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Proof of education documentation for two employees were not available for reviewed during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 2, 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)
During the inspection, I walked into a classroom and the caregiver was on a personal device and the caregivers back was turned.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
Medium HighNov 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5405
During the inspeciton the operation did not have documenation of the gas leak inspection report being conducted.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2023
HighNov 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or October monthly test of the smoke detector.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2023
Medium HighNov 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or the October monthly test the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2023
Medium HighNov 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or the October monthly test of the Fire Extinguishers.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2023
Medium HighNov 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have the most recent sanitation inspection report available to review during the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2022
MediumNov 10, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Six out of ten infants did not have updated infant feeding schedule available to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2022
MediumNov 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have an annual updated Children's Product Certificate available during the inspection. Note: This was corrected.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
A primary driver at the operation who transports children did not have updated transportation training available during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver used prohibited punishment towards a child during naptime.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2022
HighDec 1, 2021InspectionBackground checks
AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check §745.621(b)(1)(A)
The operation failed to submit the background check renewal for one employee that were present and in contact of children in care.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
HighDec 1, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The background check status for one caregiver in the Infants classroom was noted "Inactive" since 11/29/2021. The caregiver was observed caring for children during the inspection. NOTE: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 1, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced §746.1613(a)(2)
It was observed that there was a total of 18 children with one caregiver during naptime. The children were not combined in a central sleeping area. The operation was out of ratio as one caregiver can only care for maximum of 11 children. NOTE: This was corrected, an additional caregiver was added to the classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity364 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 15, 2019
DirectorPatricia Mendez
Phone2813046004
State operation #1676876

Common questions

Does Kids R Kids of Barker Cypress take infants?

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

What are Kids R Kids of Barker Cypress’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 of Barker Cypress accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids R Kids of Barker Cypress cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids R Kids of Barker Cypress for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Cypress, 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 R Kids of Barker Cypress had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 29, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids R Kids of Barker Cypress compare with other daycares in Cypress?

It is #59 of 72 centers in Cypress by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 20% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids R Kids of Barker Cypress last inspected?

Aug 13, 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 1676876 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.