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Global Kiddos Academy

4310 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026 · Harris County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Global Kiddos Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 29 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 4 times. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 13). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 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
1High risk
6Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 4 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundApr 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked §746.4309
The operation does not have a gate with a locking mechanism leading from the playground to the parking lot.
MediumSep 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
The caregiver in charge of the operation did not have access to children's and staff records.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
Medium HighSep 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Two safety hazards were observed. The first hazard concerns a table with a broken leg. The second hazard concerns a crawlspace accessible to children from playground to underneath the building.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
Medium HighSep 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation does not currently have a designated director.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
MediumSep 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation does not have a report posted from the previous inspection.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
MediumSep 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
The operation does not have an activity plan posted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
MediumSep 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area §746.4403(a)
The operation does not have an operating sink in the diaper changing area.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
MediumSep 8, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
An infant not yet on table food needs an infant feeding form.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2026
Medium HighJul 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The playground needs fencing to separate from the parking lot.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
HighApr 30, 2026InspectionOther standards
Recommend or impose an enforcement action §745.8605
You supplied false information or made false statements during the application process.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The playground is lackign a fence or wall at least four feet high that must enclose the outdoor activity space.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026
MediumApr 7, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit is missing the following items: scissors, tweezers, thermometer, gloves, guide, and tape.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026
Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys §746.2405(5)
The infant room is lacking age-appropriate equipment and toys.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2026

About this center

Licensed capacity29 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 7, 2026
DirectorLatoya Hines
Phone6093316444
State operation #1832475

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?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

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 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 30, 2026: “Recommend or impose an enforcement action.” 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 23, 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 1832475 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.