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Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center

304 Frazier St, Navasota, TX 77868 · Grimes County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Navasota, TX, licensed for up to 121 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 31 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 42 citations, 13 of them high-risk. 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 9 centers in Navasota and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#8 of 9 centers in Navasota
13High risk
20Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
42 citations from 31 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundAug 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards9
Building & playground safety8
Health & medication5
Supervision4
Sleep safety3
Staff ratios3
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 13, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427(a)
A 4-month old infant was observed being placed on the infants stomach in the crib for naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the infant out of the crib to console back to sleep in the rocking chair.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
Medium HighAug 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Machine Wash Linens §746.3407(3)
A 4-month old infant was placed in the crib with soiled sheets. This was corrected at inspection when the sheets were changed.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
Medium HighAug 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
There were 2 infants in the bucket seat during meal time without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected at inspection when the safety straps were fastened and secured.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
HighApr 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted for year 2026.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026
MediumApr 8, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the evidence obtained, there is sufficient evidence of parents not signing incident reports.
Correction verified May 5, 2026
Medium HighJan 15, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
The nursery classroom was over ratio by 2 infants. This was corrected at inspection once the infants were moved to another classroom.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2026
MediumJan 8, 2026InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
2 infants were observed sitting in the bucket seats without safety straps fastened.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
Medium HighJul 23, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
There were 4 caregivers lacking between 2 to 16 hours of pre-service training.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2025
Medium HighJun 25, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Based on the evidence obtained, there is sufficient evidence of caregivers on their personal cell phones and not attending to the children in care.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2025
Medium HighMay 12, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner §746.2419(5)
An infant was observed with a bottle inside of the crib while sleeping. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib. An infant was observed walking around with a bottle.
Correction verified May 22, 2025
HighMay 1, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant was observed sleeping with a bib on in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the bib was removed from the infant.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
Medium HighApr 30, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
One classroom had a hole in the wall where the doorknob can fit through.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
HighNov 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts §746.4603(2)
The toddler playground and pre-k playground contained jungle gym play equipment utilized by the children.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2024
Medium HighAug 26, 2024InspectionOther standards
Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval §746.4217(1)
Children were being cared for in a room that is not approved by the local authority or licensed by Childcare Regulation.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
Medium HighAug 22, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
It was observed that a bottle was in a crib while a child was sleeping.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
HighAug 22, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
It was observed a caregiver talking on the cell phone in the classroom while children were in care. It was observed that a caregiver walked out of the classroom leaving children unattended. It was observed that a caregiver was not actively supervising children during naptime, the caregiver's back was towards the children while sitting in a chair for more than 2 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
Medium HighAug 19, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval §746.4217(1)
Children were being cared for in a room that is not approved by the local authority or licensed by Childcare Regulation.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
HighAug 19, 2024Found 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)
Operation staff with conditions on the background check was left alone to provide care for children. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
HighAug 19, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the inspection, there was a caregiver caring for children in the younger toddler classroom with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection once the caregiver left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
HighFeb 14, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
During the inspection a caregiver did not know the number of children responsible for.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024
HighFeb 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
6 children files were audited. 6 files did not have emergency care authorization.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024
Medium HighFeb 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
6 children files were audited during the inspection. 4 of the 6 files did not have a current immunization record or affidavit available for review.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
MediumFeb 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
6 children records were audited. 2 of the 6 did not have a health statement available for review.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighFeb 14, 2024InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
One caregiver was overheard telling a child in care "Get over there! Sit down!"
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024
MediumOct 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
During the unannounced inspection there was no documentation for safety and emergency drills available. This was fixed when drills were documented.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
During an unannounced inspection it was found fire drills had not been conducted since the opening of the operation. This was fixed when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 31, 2023InspectionOther standards
Telephone with Listed Number §746.4507(1)
During the investigation it was found the operation does not have a main phone line for parents to contact.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2023
HighAug 31, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During the investigation a caregiver was observed aggressively grabbing a child by the arm and popping another child on the hand twice with force on the surveillance cameras.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2023
Medium HighAug 31, 2023InspectionSupervision
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified Caregiver §746.1109(b)(2)
During the investigation it was found children were in the care of an unqualified caregiver without direct supervision of a qualified caregiver.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2023
HighAug 29, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on preponderance of the evidence there is sufficient evidence that children in care were neglected.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
HighAug 29, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
During an investigation it was found the permit holder is not familiar with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found a caregiver responsible for a group of children in care was using their cell phone to take selfies.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
During the inspection it was found bottles were being rinsed out in the diaper changing hand washing sink. This was corrected at inspection when a new procedure to send bottles home to be washed was implemented.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 8, 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 a caregiver was observed stepping outside of the classroom leaving the group of 9 children ages 1 1/2 to 6 unsupervised.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
MediumAug 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
During the inspection four children's files were reviewed, 1 child's file was not available for review, 3 children's files were found to not have health statements.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
MediumAug 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A television was found to be playing a children's show in a classroom with a child that was under the age of two years old. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and the children engaged in other activities.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Two staff files reviewed were found to have completed CPR training online without the use of a manikin.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
MediumMay 5, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers §746.4003(a)(8)
While reviewing the first aid kit there were no tweezers available.
Correction verified May 8, 2023
Medium HighMay 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3403
While reviewing documents there was no sanitation inspection available for viewing.
Correction verified May 10, 2023
MediumMay 5, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
While reviewing the operational policy it was found there was no duration of indoor and outdoor play available.
Correction verified May 8, 2023
Medium HighMay 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
While doing a walkthrough there were holes in the ground in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified May 12, 2023
Medium LowMay 5, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
While reviewing 5 staff files there were no notarized affidavits available for viewing.
Correction verified May 10, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity121 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 3, 2024
DirectorLakisha Frank
Phone9367272536
State operation #1769160

Common questions

Does Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center take infants?

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

What are Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 13, 2026: “AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center compare with other daycares in Navasota?

It is #8 of 9 centers in Navasota by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Masterbuilt Kids Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Aug 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77868

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 1769160 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.