Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC
Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 141 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (8 of 20). 19 citations came in the last 12 months, including 8 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #163 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.
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Children under the age of 2 years old were observed using screentime.
A caregiver was observed leaving 3 children unsupervised.
A subject was observed in the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check. The subject was observed supervising 7 children.
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
The emergency preparedness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
1 out of 5 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
Proper lighting was not maintained during naptime.
3 out of5 children's records evaluated did not contain the physican's information or an emergency care facility.
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of request for background check.
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain an emergecy contact.
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain photo identification.
A caregiver was observed leaving 2 children unsupervised during the inspection.
A fire drill has not been conducted.
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain a special needs statement.
3 out of 4 caregivers do not have current CPR/First aid certification.
3 out of 5 children's records evaluated did not contain release information.
The emergency prepardness plan was unavailable for review upon request.
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Documentation showing children are signed into care was unavailable upon request.
About this center
Common questions
Does Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Katy, 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 Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 29, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Katy?
It is tied for #163 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Sparkling Minds Preschool Academy LLC last inspected?
Jun 8, 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 1814864 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.