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MBS Kids Early Learning Academy

18920 Mayde Creek Rd, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

MBS Kids Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 220 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 16 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (10 of 24). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston 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
Tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston
16High risk
5Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 22 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct10
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety2
Food & feeding2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision2
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 6, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization §746.305(a)(3)
Based on information provided during the investigation, it was determined that the incident was not reported in the required time frame of 48hrs.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
HighMay 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was completed on 1/2/2025.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMay 4, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
7 infants did not have updated feeding instruction forms on file.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
HighApr 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on information provided during the investigation there is a sufficient amount of evidence to support the allegation of a child being kicked by a teacher.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 28, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, the children were observed climbing and jumping off table's multiple times.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
HighApr 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information provided and video footage received there is enough information to determine that the caregiver did not use their best judgment when disciplining a child in care.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
HighApr 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on information received during the investigation, there is a sufficient amount of evidence to prove that a caregiver grabbed a child when putting them on the carpet.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
HighAug 4, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play §746.2805(9)
Based on information provided during the investigation interview it was determined that a caregiver did withhold outside play for a child as a disciplinary action.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025
HighAug 4, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on information provided during the DFPS investigation interviews there is enough information to determine that the caregiver grabbed multiple children as a disciplinary action.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
10 out 10 personnel files reviewed had online CPR training.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
HighSep 21, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, a caregiver used prohibited punishment towards a child in care.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2023
MediumSep 21, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Cleaned and Sanitized Between Each Use §746.2505(4)(B)
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver did not clean and sanitize the same cup used for milk prior to serving drinking water to a child in care.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2023
HighSep 11, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During walk through it was observed of sunscreen sprays and other chemical sprays inside Room 113- 114 classroon-Restroom, accessible to children. Note: Sunscreen Sprays and Other Chemical Sprays were immediately removed from the restroom by (Caregiver) Terrika Grant and locked in a secure storage closet at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 27, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease §746.307(d)
Operation did not notify parent within 48 hours of child(ren) contracting a communicable disease.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
HighJul 11, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child leg and arm during nap time.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
During the walk through, it was observed there was a strong odor smell of urine, paper towels and toilet all over the restroom floor from the over flow of the trash can inside the Inventors C Classroom. Note: Corrections were made at inspection, director call in another staff to have the restroom inside the Inventors C Classroom Staff immediately started to clean.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 16, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Two caregivers did not know who they were responsible for during the insepction.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2023
HighDec 16, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was in direct care of a child alone without an active background check on file.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2023
HighJun 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
The caregiver in the Inventors A classroom (PreK age 3 years old) and the caregiver in the Inventors B classroom (age 3 to 4 years old) did know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
HighMay 3, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the preponderance of evidence from the DFPS investigation, there were sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not use good judgment when she made several children clean urine off the restroom floor.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
HighMay 3, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
Based on the preponderance of evidence from the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence that other children were hit by the caregiver.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
HighMay 3, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the preponderance of evidence from the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to validate that a child was Physically Abused in care.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
HighMay 3, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
Based on the preponderance of evidence from the DFPS investigation, there were sufficient evidence that the caregiver yelled at the children in care numerous times.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
MediumJan 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
A child's immunization record is not current. NOTE: The deficiency was correccted at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity220 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 4, 2021
DirectorCecelia Muse
Phone2818009800
State operation #1711818

Common questions

Does MBS Kids Early Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are MBS Kids Early Learning Academy’s hours?

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

Does MBS Kids Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does MBS Kids Early Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask MBS Kids Early Learning 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 MBS Kids Early Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 16 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 4, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does MBS Kids Early Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #484 of 882 centers in Houston 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 MBS Kids Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Aug 24, 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 1711818 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.