Daycare RecordChild care inspection records

Imagination Island

4003 Kelley St Ste C, Houston, TX 77026 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Imagination Island is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 28). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston
0High risk
10Medium High risk
14Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
2Low risk
28 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundJan 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication5
Training & qualifications5
Staff ratios5
Other standards4
Records & paperwork2

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 11, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
The tv was on with a children's show on during nap time/ rest time. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
Medium HighMay 11, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
1 child who had a diaper change did not wash their hands with soap and water. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the child's hands at the hand washing sink.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
Medium HighMay 11, 2026InspectionOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
Live roaches are present inside the operation.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium LowMay 11, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record §746.1329(a)
The director transports for field trips and says the 2-hour course was completed in summer of 2025, but could not find the certificate.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighMay 11, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The sanitation inspection on file expired 3/23/26.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
LowJun 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions §746.501(a)(25)
Operational policy is missing information on providing a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The last validation was completed on 8/27/2024.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2025
Medium HighJun 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The playground is overgrown with vines and weeds and in need of maintenance.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The center's operational policies is missing information on: (1)Enter and examine your center during its hours of operation without advance notice; (2)File a complaint against your center; (3)Review your center's publicly accessible records ; (4)Review your center's written records concerning the parent's child); (5)Receive from your center: (A)HHSC's inspection reports for your center; and (B)Information regarding how to access your center's compliance history online; (6)Have your center comply with a valid court order signed by a judge that prevents another parent from visiting or removing the parent's child from your center; (7)Be provided with contact information for Child Care Regulation, including the department's name, address, and telephone number; (8)View any video recordings of an alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving the parent's child maintained by your center as long as: (A) Video recordings of the alleged incident are available; (B) The parent is not allowed to retain any portion of the video depicting a child who is not the parent's child; and (C) Your center notifies in writing the parent of any other child captured in the video recording, before allowing the parent to inspect the video recording; (9)Obtain a copy of your center's policies and procedures; (10) Review, upon request of the parent, your: (A) Staff training records; and (B) In-house training curriculum, if any; and (11) Be free from any retaliatory action by your center for exercising any of the parent's rights.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website §746.501(a)(23)
Operational policies is missing information on Instructions on how a parent may access the: (A) Minimum standards online; and (C) HHSC website.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Water Activities §746.501(a)(15)
The operational policy is missing information on water activities.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
2 out of 4 children records missing a record of immunizations.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
Medium HighJun 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operateion's last fire inspection was completed on 3/31/23.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
LowJun 25, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training §746.1329(c)(1)(A)
The infant caregiver's first aid/ CPR certificat of training is not present at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
Medium HighJun 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation does not have a copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
MediumJun 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation does not have on file safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
Medium HighJun 21, 2024InspectionOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
Live roaches were present in the infant room cubbies and 1 live roach in the kitchen space.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024
MediumJun 21, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
The caregiver left in charge did not have access to documentation for review as requested by Licensing.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
Medium HighJun 21, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing table used by the infant caregiver is torn and needs replacing.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
Medium HighJul 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The outdoor play space has pieces of glass on the ground.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
Medium HighJun 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The outdoor play space needs to be cleared of pieces of metal, trash, metal wires as tripping hazards and the fence facing the building has a hole large enough for a child to walk through.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
MediumJun 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 4 children's files is missing the immunization record.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
MediumJun 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 out of 4 children's records is missing the required health statement.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
MediumJun 28, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
2 out of 3 staff files needs training certificates for annual training requirements for evaluated training year.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
MediumJun 28, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use §746.2207(c)(6)
The pre-k tv was on playing Trolls while the children in a different space eating lunch. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the tv off.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 28, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The playground was reduced by the landlord with a new fence on 6/24/23, causing the outdoor space to be reduced. No prior notification of change in space was made to Licensing. Note: the changes were discussed during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 28, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director needs training certificates for all topics in annual training for evaluated year.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium LowFeb 25, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity41 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJul 29, 2021
DirectorErica Jones
Phone8328305745
State operation #1718509

Common questions

Does Imagination Island take infants?

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

What are Imagination Island’s hours?

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

Does Imagination Island accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Imagination Island had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 28 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Imagination Island compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Imagination Island last inspected?

Sep 29, 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 1718509 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.