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Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner

32212 Decker Prairie Rd, Magnolia, TX 77355 · Montgomery County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner is a licensed child care center in Magnolia, TX, licensed for up to 182 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (14 of 23). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #19 of 21 centers in Magnolia and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#19 of 21 centers in Magnolia
8High risk
12Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 16 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety14
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct2
Other standards2
Supervision2
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 12, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver had unsupervised access to children without certified CPR/first aid training.
MediumMay 5, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
The incident report did not state the correct description of what caused the child to endure nurse's maid elbow.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026
HighMay 5, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgment when pulling a child's arm causing nurse's maid elbow.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026
Medium HighJan 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
The standard was set to be brought into compliance on 12/19/2024. The operation is still deficient in the standard and should provide Licensing with the documentation to bring the standard into compliance.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2025
Medium HighJan 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The standard was set to be brought into compliance on 12/19/2024. The operation is still deficient in the standard and should provide Licensing with the documentation to bring the standard into compliance.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
Medium HighDec 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation has practiced the required drills 2 out of 4 times.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
Medium HighDec 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
The operation has practiced the required drills 2 out of 4 times.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2025
HighMay 8, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection §746.5105
The operation does not have the inspection report of the corrections made from the last inspection dated (12/20/2023).
Correction verified May 9, 2024
HighApr 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection §746.5105
The operation does not have the inspection report of the corrections made from the last inspection dated (12/20/2023).
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 29, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Correction verified Jul 11, 2024
HighApr 29, 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)
Correction verified Jul 11, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did not use good judgement when the child fell off of the slide. The caregiver previously told the children not to run down the slide, however the caregiver was not in position to intervene when the child began to run down the slide.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2024
Medium HighNov 14, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, the operation failed to conduct daily maintenance procedures, resulting in a child getting out of the fence unattended. Note: The fence at the operation associated with the previous citation issued was repaired. However, during the inspection on a different playground, a large opening was observed on the fence. Also observed, was a metal fence and pole leaning over the playground area.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
Medium HighSep 19, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, the operation failed to conduct daily maintenance procedures, resulting in a child getting out of the fence unattended.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighSep 19, 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 gathered during this investigation, the operation failed to properly supervise a child in care, who was found outside of the fence.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
During the inspection, the operation had not conducted a carbon monoxide detector test since June of 2023.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
During the inspection the operation did not ensure the active play space or equipment was free from hazards prior to children playing outdoors. Note: During the inspection, the operation walked the play space and the equipment. All corrections were made.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
During the inspection, the operation did not have the most recent sanitation inspection report available to review.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
During the inspection, the operation had not conducted a fire drill since June of 2023.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian §746.3903(b)
During the inspection, I observed two birds and a dog who did not have a statement of health from the local veterinarian.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
During the inspection, the operation had not inspected fire extinghushers since June of 2023.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
HighAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
During the inspection, the operation had not tested the smoke detectors since June of 2023.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity182 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 2, 2018
DirectorLeyla Dumstorff
Phone2813565825
State operation #1673028

Common questions

Does Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner take infants?

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

What are Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner’s hours?

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

Does Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Magnolia, 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 Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 5, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner compare with other daycares in Magnolia?

It is #19 of 21 centers in Magnolia by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner last inspected?

Aug 14, 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 1673028 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.