Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake
Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 247 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #321 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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I did not observe documentation to show the carbon monoxide detector is tested monthly. Note: corrected during inspection.
The sleeping cots in four-year old classroom were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information.
During inspection the caregiver provided inaccurate number of children in the playground. Note: corrected during inspection.
Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined that caregiver grabbed child in harsh manner to get his attention. The caregiver was terminated.
Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined the caregiver used poor judgement in how child was picked up from the floor.
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
During inspection on 10/25/22, it was determined the background check for caregiver that was present and working with children was not active as it was inactivated on 8/31/22. The background check was resubmitted during the inspection.
During inspection I observe three outlet covers missing or broken. Note: corrected during inspection.
One of the caregivers present did not have complete background check.
A child is currently prescribed medication for daily use however, there was no documentation regarding who administers medication on file.
A caregiver administered medication to a child, but did not have any training on file.
The director does not have administering medication training on file.
In the toddler classroom (12 to 22 months), cleaning products were hanging from a low shelf that was accessible to children. Note: Corrected when cleaning products were moved to a shelf out of the children's reach.
Four out of eight caregivers were missing required annual training.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake 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 Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 26, 2023: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #321 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found 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 1660478 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.