Fairmont KinderCare
Fairmont KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 33 times and investigated 17 reports. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (8 of 35). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 10 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.
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Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when a blanket was snatched from a student.
The operations fire inspection expired 10/24/2024.
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was unsupervised and exited the operation.
The toddler and two year old classroom did not have the activity plan posted.
The preschool sink did not contain paper towels. Note: This was corrected during inspection. Photos were taken.
Based on the evidence obtained, students are not wearing the required seatbelts while the bus is in motion.
One toilet in the preschool classroom was observed with urine on the toilet seat. One toilet in the twos classroom was observed with children toys inside of it. Note: Photos were taken.
The operations playground contained debris and trash.
A bottle of cleaning chemicals was observed sitting on top of a toilet in the preschool restroom.
One caregivers first aid/cpr certificate did not provide a hands-on skill-based instruction.
The directors fist aid/ CPR card expired 9/2024.
A 14 month old was observed eating lunch in a chair without the use of safety straps provided.
One record did not contain an address for the the emergency care facility.
The playground was observed with debris and trash. Note: Pictures were taken.
A bottle of cleaning chemicals was observed sitting on top of a toilet in the preschool restroom.
One record did not contain the caregivers highschool diploma.
One student enrolled did not have the required health statement.
Two infants did not have written feeding instructions available.
Two records did not contain immunization records.
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, toddler caregivers did not obtain training in biting.
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, a new caregiver did not have experience with toddlers that bite.
In the infant classroom, I observed a five month old child lying on the carpet, drinking a bottle that was propped on a pillow.
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support multiple children’s diapers were not changed promptly.
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
The transportation binder did not have medical treatment authorizations for all children being transported.
The changing tables in the toddler and infant room were not sanitized.
Two toddlers were observed standing on top of furniture in the classroom.
A caregiver was observed changing a toddler's diaper and did not wash the toddler's hands.
One of four personnel records was not available for review at inspection.
Two out of six children files evaluated needed an updated immunization record.
Seven out of 10 infants did not have an updated feeding instrutions signed by a parent.
During the follow up inspection, a caregiver was observed mopping the restroom while caring for 23 children ages 3-5 years old at nap time. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the caregiver stopped mopping.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child in care was kicked.
It was found that two infants (3 months old) did not have parent signature for the feeding instruction for the month of October.
It was found that one classroom did not have the sleeping cots labeled with the child's name. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cots were labeled.
About this center
Common questions
Does Fairmont KinderCare take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Fairmont 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 Fairmont KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Fairmont KinderCare cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Fairmont KinderCare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Pasadena, 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 Fairmont KinderCare had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 24, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Fairmont KinderCare compare with other daycares in Pasadena?
It is #23 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Fairmont KinderCare last inspected?
Sep 18, 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 121950- 747 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.