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The Kenworthy School

880 W 28th St, Houston, TX 77008 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Kenworthy School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 280 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (9 of 35). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston
10High risk
14Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
35 citations from 19 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication9
Records & paperwork5
Other standards5
Staff ratios4
Caregiver conduct4
Building & playground safety3
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

LowSep 11, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
A child's file was missing the health statement during inspection.
HighJun 8, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver placed a child on top of a sleep sack inside the crib and also gave another child a latex glove during diapering procedures.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026
HighJun 8, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A caregiver placed a sleeping child on top of a sleep sack in a crib.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026
Medium HighSep 18, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
3 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
Medium HighJul 10, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
Clear instructions were not provided to the incoming caregiver, resulting confusion in regard to the infant's feeding.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
MediumJul 10, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
The operation did not provide the parents a copy of the incident report where a non-routine situation happen that could have placed their child at risk.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
Medium HighMay 16, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver's use of a cell phone was a contributing factor to child's injury due to lack of supervision
Correction verified Aug 6, 2025
MediumSep 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2024
MediumSep 19, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 children in the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: The caregiver left for the day.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 15, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation did not have the parent signature on the incident report.
Correction verified May 14, 2024
Medium HighApr 15, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation did not notify licensing with in 48 hours of finding out the child received medical treatment on April 12, 2024, the operation did not report until April 16, 2024.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighMar 30, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when yelling, cursing and throwing a milk container in the presence of children care.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighMar 30, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to report an incident in which it was alleged that a caregiver threw and hit a child with a milk jug.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighMar 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)
A child was left alone in the classroom for approximately one minute.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
Medium HighFeb 29, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids §746.3425(1)
The caregiver did not use gloves when a child was bleeding from the chin, as she assisted the child on the playground.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024
Medium HighOct 31, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
In the Pre K 3B classroom exits were blocked with children's mats. Corrected: When the caregiver moved the children from in front of the exits.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
The operation did not have information on the unitary surfacing.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
MediumOct 31, 2023InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline §746.501(a)(23)
The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents could contact the local licensing office or abuse and neglect line.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
MediumOct 31, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Animals §746.501(a)(17)
The operation did not have in the operational policies on having animals in the building.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
Medium HighOct 26, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
It was determined a caregiver on their personal phone while caring for children.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
HighOct 26, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play §746.2805(9)
A caregiver withheld pre-school children's play time when they had to stay in the classroom and trace, they name.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
HighOct 26, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not make a good decision when taken pictures of children and placed them on social media and they were derogative messages on the post.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
Medium HighMar 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
In the pre-school classroom the top of the toilet was broken in another pre-school classroom one of the outlet covers was broken.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
MediumMar 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had four epi pens and two liquid medications that have expired. Corrected: When the director removed the medication.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 18, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver was observed supervising the infant classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone. Corrected: When another caregiver went into the classroom with her.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver in the infant classroom had 8 infant SAG 12-17 months old. Corrected: When a another caregiver came into the classroom, which made it 2 caregivers to 8 children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child is missing an emergency contact information.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
MediumAug 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at the operation, the last inspection form that was posted was 3/31/2022. Corrected: When the operation posted the most recent inspection form from 7/19/2022.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregivers in the two year old class had a pending background check and there was a caregiver in another two year old class without a background check ran.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022
Medium HighJun 30, 2022InspectionOther standards
Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level §746.4217
The operation did not have documentation allowing children on the second floor.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2022
Medium HighJun 30, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities §746.3417(4)
When the class came in from outside the children did not wash their hands.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
Medium HighJun 30, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2022
Medium HighJun 30, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
It was observed in the infant and toddler classrooms that the changing table mat had tears in them.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
MediumMar 31, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
During the walkthrough I observed 13 toddlers between 18 - 23 months not strapped into the chairs. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped all the children in.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity280 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 5, 2022
DirectorJessica Miles
Phone7139998028
State operation #1738521

Common questions

Does The Kenworthy School take infants?

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

What are The Kenworthy School’s hours?

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

Does The Kenworthy School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Kenworthy School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Kenworthy School 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 The Kenworthy School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 8, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Kenworthy School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Kenworthy School last inspected?

Sep 11, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1738521 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.