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Gessner Kiddie Kollege

8895 W Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77031 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Gessner Kiddie Kollege is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 232 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. 30% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #180 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 57% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 57%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #180 of 882 centers in Houston
3High risk
3Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 17 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 20, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During today's inspection I observed cleaning supplies stored on a shelf in an area accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumFeb 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification §746.901(9)
Two out of four files checked did not have any photo identification. This was corrected when director made a copy of their drivers license and kept a copy on file.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 23, 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 caregiver left an infant alone to get her procare tablet in the office and went back to her room.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
HighFeb 18, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
Based on the interview with children and staff, there is enough evidence to validate that prohibited punishment did occured in care.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
MediumApr 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler §746.2505(4)(A)
I observed unlabeled cups in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 11, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was determined: -Six needed a special needs statement -Three needed emergency contact information such as name, address, and phone number for someone other than the parent/guardian. -Two needed school information -Three needed updated immunization records -One needed a food allergy statement -Two needed a food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2022
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
Documentation showing a caregiver completed 16 hours of pre-service training was not available for review during this inspection.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
MediumApr 11, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
The classrooms did not have a sleeping chart for children in care. Note: This was corrected during inspection. The classrooms created and posted a number/child assignment chart.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Four caregivers needed Pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
Four caregivers were in need of Pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity232 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 20, 2021
DirectorSharon Terry
Phone7139814411
State operation #1713220

Common questions

Does Gessner Kiddie Kollege take infants?

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

What are Gessner Kiddie Kollege’s hours?

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

Does Gessner Kiddie Kollege accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Gessner Kiddie Kollege cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 20, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is tied for #180 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 57% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Gessner Kiddie Kollege last inspected?

Feb 19, 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 1713220 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.