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Global Kiddos Academy

5412 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77041 · Harris County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Global Kiddos Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 24 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 55 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (15 of 55). 32 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston
12High risk
28Medium High risk
14Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
55 citations from 18 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 32 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundApr 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundOct 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety15
Health & medication10
Training & qualifications9
Records & paperwork7
Other standards7
Sleep safety3
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The exit to the outside fence does not latch. This poses a risk to children's safety due to anyone being able to open the exit gate.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighJun 3, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighJun 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink §746.2405(4)
The infant area does not have a hand washing sink.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighJun 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair §746.2405(1)
The infant area does not have a rocking chair.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
The operation has one sink in the infant classroom.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
The infant classroom does not have proper storage for the children's belongings.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two caregivers do not have current first aid training.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The permit holder has not ensured that the operation is in full compliance with minimum standards.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
There are children's admission forms without medical authorization.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink §746.2405(4)
The hand washing sink in the infant classroom was not working.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver does not have 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Staff was observed diapering and children did not wash their hands after diapering.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The fence that encloses the playground area is damaged, exposing sharp materials to children.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The operation has concrete flooring with exposed screws, several holes and is not clean. The flooring poses fall/tripping hazards and safety risks to children and staff.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
There are children's files that are missing physician information.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
The toddler caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering children.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area §746.3503(d)
There is not a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area of the toddler area.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
Documentation of the fire inspection report was not readily available for review.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Procedures §746.3419
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands or the children hands with soap and water after diapering.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required §746.4307
The outdoor area/playground does not have two exits.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two caregivers do not have current CPR training.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 6, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
An infant was observed asleep in a crib without a sheet.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
I observed a knife accessible to children during the walk through of the operation.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
HighApr 23, 2026InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
I observed a animal lanyard attached to a pacifier.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
HighApr 23, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
I observe blankets in the cribs with children.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
I observed cribs that had unfitted sheets on the mattresses.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
I observed bottles in cribs with children and children sleeping with training cups.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation has not designated a qualifying director.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
Medium HighApr 13, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
There is sufficient evidence to support that the permit holder submitted a false document of pest services.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 10, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
There is sufficient evidence to support children were served ramen noodles.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighFeb 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Insects were observed crawling on the wall of the girls restroom. There were also kitchen utensils stored on the sink of the girls restroom.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026
Medium LowJan 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased working in 2025.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
MediumSep 24, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
This standard will remain pending. Final notification will be sent at a later date.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2025
MediumAug 18, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
A caregiver did not have a completed personnel file.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumAug 18, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
One child did not have an address on file for the medical facility they are to be transported during an emergency.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumAug 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
The permit holder submitted a caregiver's annual hours and there were 18 of the 24 hours completed.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
MediumFeb 6, 2025InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
The infant classroom does not have storage, such as cubicles or shelves, for the children's belongings. The children's bags are placed on a table.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
Medium HighFeb 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
There were 3 ant beds in the outside/playground area. The director treated the ant beds with insect spray.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired first aid certification.
Correction verified Nov 11, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
A caregiver counted in ratio has an expired CPR certification.
Correction verified Nov 11, 2024
MediumNov 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file does not have a copy of immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 11, 2024
HighAug 28, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
The operation does not have a smoke detection system.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
HighAug 28, 2024InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
HighAug 9, 2024InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024
HighAug 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director of the operation was counted in the child/caregiver ratio in the school age classroom.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024
Medium HighAug 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The operation has not checked the fire extinguishers monthly per the minimum standards.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024
HighAug 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
The operation does not have a smoke detection system.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024
MediumJun 11, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
An 8 year old in care was watching videos on a cell phone.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There is one caregiver counted in ratio with a pending background check.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 10, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
I reviewed 4 children's files, none of the files had immunization records to review.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
MediumMay 10, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Two children's admission forms did not have a health statement from a health care professional.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
MediumMay 10, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
Two children's admission forms did not have the Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
HighMay 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director was not ensuring that the operation was compliant with minimum standards when the director was working in the role as caregiver and not overseeing director responsibilities.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area - Plan if Licensed Prior to Sept.1, 2003 §746.4403(b)
The toddler classroom does not have a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by placing a portable sink by the diaper changing station.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighFeb 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There is a hole on the playground of the child care center that renders a tripping and/or falling hazard for children. The operation will bring this standard into compliance by filling the hole.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity24 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 20, 2025
DirectorAgnes Fenn
Phone3322385189
State operation #1792322

Common questions

Does Global Kiddos Academy take infants?

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

What are Global Kiddos Academy’s hours?

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

Does Global Kiddos Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Global Kiddos Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Global Kiddos Academy 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 Global Kiddos Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 3, 2026: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Global Kiddos Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston 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 Global Kiddos Academy last inspected?

Sep 21, 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 1792322 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.