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Promise Kids Learning Academy

11221 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77099 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Promise Kids Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 113 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 21). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston
6High risk
6Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
21 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 15, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Supervision4
Building & playground safety3
Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork2
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 15, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operations franchise tax is inactive.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighMar 27, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During today's inspection I observed a four month old child asleep in a rocker.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
Medium HighMar 27, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Transportation training is needed for the center director.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
MediumMar 27, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
One staff members file had an education document written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2025
HighMar 27, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
The caregiver in the infant class stated they were responsible for three children however five children were present in the room.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
MediumMar 27, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: 6 of 10 needed emergency contact information. 6 of 10 needed current immunization records. 1 of 10 needed release persons. 10 of 10 needed a parent signature showing receipt of the parents rights.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2025
LowMar 27, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
A Pre-Employment Affidavit is needed for two staff members.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2025
MediumMar 27, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two caregivers need 24 clock hours of annual training.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighMar 27, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
During today's inspection I observed five children in the infant classroom. The youngest child in the room was four months old and the oldest child was three years old. The oldest child in the room was more than eighteen months older than the youngest child.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
Medium HighMar 27, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
The caregiver in the infant classroom did not know the name and age of one of the children in the room. The caregiver was unable to provide this information upon request.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
MediumMar 27, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Updated feeding instructions is needed for one child in care.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
HighSep 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was completed 06/09/2023.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024
Medium HighSep 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The last sanitation inspection was completed 06/09/2023.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.205(b)
The annual notification for lack of liability insurance was not completed by 09/14/2024.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2024
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers §746.4003(a)(8)
The first aid kit was missing tweezers.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
Medium HighSep 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is in need of servicing.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2024
MediumFeb 13, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
During this inspection I observed unlabeled nap mats. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver is in need of Pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2024
HighJan 5, 2024Found 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)
During this investigation, it was determined that a child was unsupervised on the outdoor playground for thirty-six minutes before being discovered.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
HighJan 5, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver was not aware of which children they were responsible for.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
MediumNov 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler §746.2505(4)(A)
Three cups in the toddler room did not have labels. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity113 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 6, 2024
DirectorPorschea McGruder
Phone8323793334
State operation #1784136

Common questions

Does Promise Kids Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Promise Kids Learning Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Promise Kids Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Promise Kids Learning Academy cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 15, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Promise Kids Learning Academy last inspected?

Mar 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 1784136 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.