Kiddie Academy of Elyson
Kiddie Academy of Elyson is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 260 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 12). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #130 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 24% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A frequent contractor was present with children conducting an outdoor activity without a valid background check. The director submitted a background check for the contractor.
A classroom had once caregiver with 13 children in care. The specified age group was 2 years old.
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered from inspection and interviews, there is sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related to this investigation regarding supervision.
A caregiver was using the operation's tablet when children were in care during active outdoor play.
Two children's records lacked the updated immunization on file for each child's age.
Two caregivers had an expired pediatric CPR.
Four children in care diagnosed with a food allergy did not have a parents signature on the FARE form.
Two caregivers had an expired pediatric first aid.
3 out of 10 children records did not have authorized person pick up on file.
4 out of 10 children records reviewed did not have the required physician health statement.
The director and one caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required 2 hours of annual transportation training.
The operation had expired Epi Pen for child in care who is diagnosed with a food allergy. Note: This was corrected when the assistant director called the parent and the parent came and picked up the expired medication.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kiddie Academy of Elyson take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kiddie Academy of Elyson’s hours?
6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kiddie Academy of Elyson accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Elyson cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kiddie Academy of Elyson for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Katy, 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 Elyson had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 24, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kiddie Academy of Elyson compare with other daycares in Katy?
It is #130 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 24% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kiddie Academy of Elyson last inspected?
Mar 24, 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 1691982 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.