Kool Kids Krayola Academy
Kool Kids Krayola Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 147 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 18). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #347 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child strapped to a diaper changing table and was not within arm's length of the child.
The second director was present, but Licensing was not notified or sent the director's qualifications.
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for a total of 12 children, 10 children with a SAG of 2 years and 2 infants ages 8 months and 14 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the director placed a 2nd caregiver in the classroom
Based on the DFPS investigation though the caregiver knew the children she was responsible for the caregiver failed to follow policy and conduct name to face to account for all the children they were responsible for. The director lacked competency when they false information to CCR as well as DFPS on multiple occasions during the investigation.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation; there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found to be left alone on the playground unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes.
Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.
At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.
During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.
During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.
During the inspection I observed exposed nails along the fence on the playground, I observed 3 fence boards on the ground, 2 active ant piles.
During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.
Druring the inspection one gate leading out the playground was blocked by a ceramic planter and the other fence was found to be locked with a padlock from the outside with no key accessible.
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years, This was corrected when 1 child went home for the day.
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 17 and 18 months alone in a classroom while the caregiver was gathering and walking the other 3 other infants from the outdoor area.
During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
It was determined that a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have the proper training to care for children under 24 months when hired.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kool Kids Krayola Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kool Kids Krayola Academy’s hours?
6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kool Kids Krayola Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Kool Kids Krayola Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kool Kids Krayola Academy 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 Kool Kids Krayola Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 9, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kool Kids Krayola Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #347 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kool Kids Krayola Academy last inspected?
Sep 21, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1787932 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.