KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Shine
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.
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A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child in care.
The monthly maintenance checklist was not available for review during today's inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
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.
Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.
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.
Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.
Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.
The most recent sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Two staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications.
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.
Three staff members need pediatric first aid training.
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during today's inspection.
Three staff members need pediatric CPR training.
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.
Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.
The operation did not report a change in controlling persons.
Loose-fill surfacing materials was observed over concrete in the outdoor play area designated for childcare.
The operation did not report a change in director.
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.
The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit were expired.
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for two children enrolled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About this center
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.
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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.