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Deer Park KinderCare

602 W Pasadena Blvd, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Deer Park KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Deer Park, TX, licensed for up to 145 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 11 centers in Deer Park and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 19%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#8 of 11 centers in Deer Park
7High risk
8Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 18 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Supervision4
Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety4
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 22, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children's records evaluated were missing the emergency contact's address on file.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2026
HighNov 21, 2025Found 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)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined two children in care were left unsupervised in the restroom.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
MediumNov 21, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards §746.1003(2)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that director did not ensure the employees complied with minimum standards when children in care were left unsupervised.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
HighMay 21, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver provided misleading information during the investigation.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
Medium HighMay 21, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver was using an electronic I-pad while supervising children in the playground.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
HighMay 21, 2025Found 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)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care walked out of the playground unsupervised.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
HighMay 8, 2025InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
The operation is missing carbon monoxide detector installed and operating.
Correction verified May 13, 2025
Medium HighJun 27, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Inspector observe two infant feeding bottles inside the refrigerator that were not labeled. Note: corrected when bottles labeled with child's name.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
One personnel record evaluated was missing one hour of annual training for child maltreatment.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024
MediumSep 21, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
It was found that an incident report was not created for a child in care that was involved in an incident that required an incident report. This was corrected when an incident report was created.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 21, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
It was found that a parent was not notified of an incident regarding their child that was in care at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighJul 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
I observe exposed wiring hanging from television and CD player accessible to children in after-school room. Note: corrected when wiring removed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 18, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
I observe sleeping cots not labeled with child's name or other identifying information in the toddler and pre-k rooms. Note: corrected when cots labeled with number chart.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 12, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined caregivers did not account for all children after going to playground.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighMay 12, 2023Found 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)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for twenty minutes.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
Medium HighSep 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation does not have a qualified designated director as required per minimum standards.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
Medium HighSep 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
I observe two garbage cans overflowing with garbage in the playground. Note: corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
I did not observe current emergency drills conducted and documented as required.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
MediumJul 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Three personnel records evaluated were incomplete and missing employment affidavit, picture ID, and policy statement.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighJul 28, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
One of the bus used for transportation did not have complete first aid kit.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Three children's records evaluated were missing the home address for emergency contacts.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
MediumJul 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three children's records were missing current immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
I observe the restrooms in the school-age classroom unsanitary and toilet not operating.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
MediumJul 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
Five children's records were missing the child's physician information.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity145 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 1, 1986
DirectorKay Haley
Phone2814796121
State operation #150538- 747

Common questions

Does Deer Park KinderCare take infants?

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

What are Deer Park KinderCare’s hours?

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

Does Deer Park KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Deer Park KinderCare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Deer Park KinderCare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Deer Park, 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 Deer Park KinderCare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 21, 2025: “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 Deer Park KinderCare compare with other daycares in Deer Park?

It is #8 of 11 centers in Deer Park by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Deer Park KinderCare last inspected?

Jul 30, 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 150538- 747 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.