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KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine

10711 Kipp Way Dr, Houston, TX 77099 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (9 of 25). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 16% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston
3High risk
11Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 2, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundMar 28, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork9
Building & playground safety5
Staff ratios5
Food & feeding2
Other standards2
Training & qualifications2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 9, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child in care.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
MediumFeb 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §744.3113(b)
The monthly maintenance checklist was not available for review during today's inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 2, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §744.603(a)(2)
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: Five children needed Special Care Needs information. Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for two children enrolled. One child needs an address for the emergency contact. One child needs emergency care information. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. Parents/guardian of five children enrolled did not indicate if whether or not the child has a diagnosed food allergy.
Correction verified May 23, 2025
MediumMar 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §744.901(2)
Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
MediumMar 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §744.603(a)(2)
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: - Five children needed Special Care Needs Information - Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for all ten children. -One child needed an address for the emergency contact. -One child needed emergency care information. -A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Correction verified May 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR §744.1315(b)
Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking. §744.1315(a)
Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
MediumFeb 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report §744.801(11)
The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2025
MediumFeb 25, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §744.901(2)
Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
MediumFeb 25, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §744.603(a)(2)
Records were evaluated for ten children and the following was determined: - Five children needed Special Care Needs Information - Parents Signature showing receipts of the list of parents rights is needed for all ten children. -One child needed an address for the emergency contact. -One child needed emergency care information. -A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium HighFeb 25, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking. §744.1315(a)
Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
MediumFeb 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors §744.801(9)
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during today's inspection.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
Medium HighFeb 25, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR §744.1315(b)
Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
HighFeb 25, 2025InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for §744.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver responsible for a group of children in grades Kinder-8th was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 30-32 children. A total of 23 children were present.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
Medium HighOct 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §744.3255(b)
Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighAug 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Change in Controlling Person §744.305(a)(7)
The operation did not report a change in controlling persons.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
Medium HighAug 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §744.3255(b)
Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium HighAug 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §744.303(4)
The operation did not report a change in director.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
MediumJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §744.603(a)
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Five children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. Three children needed an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
MediumNov 14, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §744.2753(b)
The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit were expired.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023
Medium HighNov 14, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for two children enrolled.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023
HighOct 18, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver responsible for a group of nine children ages 5-6 years old was observed caring for children during this inspection. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 18, 2023InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for §744.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 7-9 years old was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated 13 were present, however 14 were counted in the group.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2023
MediumOct 18, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions §744.2413(1)
The menu posted did not reflect the dinner items that was served. The menu posted showed sloppy joes, bbq beans, and pineapple was for dinner. The children were served beef pasta, carrots, and corn. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 18, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs §744.603(a)(6)
The sign in and out logs in the Pre-K and Seekers class did not reflect the number of children present. The sign in and out log for the Pre-K class showed 8 children signed in, however 7 were present. The sign in and out log for the Seekers class showed 13 of 14 children were signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours10:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 6, 2024
DirectorLeon Elmes
Phone3465240209
State operation #1780736

Common questions

Does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine’s hours?

10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 25, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #740 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine last inspected?

Feb 9, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1780736 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.