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Southmore Kiddie Kollege

3201 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Southmore Kiddie Kollege is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (13 of 40). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 30% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
28Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
40 citations from 20 inspections and 11 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Assessment · no citationJan 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety13
Supervision5
Food & feeding5
Sleep safety5
Training & qualifications4
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication2
Transportation1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 12, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
There was no transportation safety training certificate available for review for one of three drivers.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium HighJan 3, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The gas inspection was observed expired, last dated 12/2/2022 during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
A bag of potting soil was observed in infant outdoor play area accessible to children. This was corrected durig the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the potting soil from the play area.
Correction verified May 6, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The child safety alarm was observed not working during the inspection.
Correction verified May 6, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Fire extinguisher in transportation van was observed last serviced 11/2022.
Correction verified May 6, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
Use zone was observed not extending six feet in all directions and overlapping other use zones for multiple stationary equipment added to outdoor play space.
Correction verified May 6, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation did not notify licensing in writing before adding new play equipment and structures to outdoor play area.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Two bottles were observed in refrigerator not labeled in the infant room during inspection. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed throwing the bottles in the trash can.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
A electrical outlet in the toddler 1 room was observed uncovered accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed covering the outlet.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 7, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
There was no admission form for a ten year old child observed present at the operation during the inspection sitting and eating food. This was corrected when the child was observed leaving the operation, being picked up by the van and transported to the sister operation that the child is enrolled in.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 27, 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)
There is sufficient evidence to support supervision concerns.
Correction verified May 6, 2024
Medium HighFeb 27, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There was a hole in the floor covered by a rug leading from the toddler room into the main room observed during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024
Medium HighFeb 15, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Bottles were observed in the infant room not properly labeled.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighFeb 15, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An 8-month old infant was observed sleep in restrictive device with a bottle. The caregiver was observed removing the infant and the bottle from the restrictive device.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighFeb 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 11/2022.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighFeb 15, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
Caregivers did not know the ages of children cared for during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
HighFeb 15, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
Three infants ages 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months old was observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The caregiver was observed removing the infants and placing them in a crib.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
An electric fan was observed sitting on top of shelf with chord hanging down to the floor accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the fan was removed from the shelf and made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in three classrooms ( one outlet per room) accessible to children under 5-years old. This was corrected during inspection when outlets were observed being covered.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
A sippy cup in the infant room was observed not properly labeled with child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the cup.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge §746.1013(c)
Employees did not know who was in charge while director was absent. This was corrected during the inspection when director arrived and informed who was in charge.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 16, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 16, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There were no current feeding instruction sheets available for review during inspection for two infants.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play §746.2507(5)
A toddler was observed confined to a restrictive device for over 30 minutes and not provided an opportunity for moderate to vigorous active play that encourages movement. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 16, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed present and caring for children during the inspection without an eligible background. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
Correction verified May 16, 2023
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
Caregivers did not know names or ages of children being cared for. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers retrieved a sheet with children's information.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
Caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose without washing hands afterwards. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was instructed and observed washing hands.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
There was no record of monthly inspection of fire extinguishers documented and available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Loose fill materials were observed not maintained at proper depths leaving black tarp lining exposed throughout various areas of the playground.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
MediumJun 6, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two of the three staff files observed were missing the required training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2022
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
There was no fire drill documented for the month of May to review during inspection.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2022
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One student file who has a diagnosed food allergy was observed not having a documented food allergy plan to review signed by parent and physician.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
It was observed in the school age classroom were children were napping the room was dark on the right side of the classroom where children were laying down.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The outside structure does not have the required amount of surfacing under the play structure that is 3ft 24 inches tall.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
It was observed children sleeping on mats that had tears in the mat. Corrected: When director removed the mats that had tears in it.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the swings and moving equipment.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device §746.2905(2)
A two year old child was observed to be a sleep in the infant classroom in a restricted device.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
HighMar 14, 2022InspectionSupervision
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised §746.2909(5)
A caregiver was observed to be sitting in the middle of two different classrooms observing children napping. The caregiver was sitting to the left of the room when I walked in and children on the right side of the room were not being supervised during nap time.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
Medium HighOct 7, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
There was one unreported case of COVID-19 at this operation,
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021
Medium HighOct 7, 2021Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
Both transporters lacked current transportation training.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 12, 2006
DirectorPearl Black
Phone7135237537
State operation #855517

Common questions

Does Southmore Kiddie Kollege take infants?

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

What are Southmore Kiddie Kollege’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 Southmore Kiddie Kollege accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Southmore Kiddie Kollege cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Southmore Kiddie Kollege 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 Southmore Kiddie Kollege had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 16, 2024: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Southmore Kiddie Kollege compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Southmore Kiddie Kollege last inspected?

Jan 14, 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 855517 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.