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Kido International Preschool

3302 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Kido International Preschool is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 67% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #450 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #450 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
4Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding2
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 26, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
The operation's staff failed to maintain supervision when a child was left on the playground unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
Medium HighJun 12, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
During the inspection I observed an infant walking around on the playground with a sippy cup. This was corrected when the caregiver put the sippy cup away.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 12, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During the inspection I observed spray bottles with cleaning solution accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the cleaning products from the children's restroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 25, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a food allergy plan for an identified diagnosed food allergy.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
HighAug 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
During the walkthrough of the infant room the exit was found to be blocked by clean a wooden picnic table. This was corrected when the director removed the table.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 18, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats §746.2403(5)
During the inspection of the infant room the cribs were arranged where caregivers did not have enough space to walk in between each crib as required by minimum standards.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 18, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the inspection I observed 2 caregivers pushing a buggy of infants in the front of the building adjacent to the parking lot accessible to drivers.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2025
Medium HighJun 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
During the inspection 2 electrical outlets were found to be uncovered. This was corrected when the director placed covers on the outlets.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
During the walkthrough of the infant room the exit was found to be blocked by cleaning supplies and equipment. This was corrected when the director had to items removed.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity140 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 23, 2025
DirectorMargaret Jimenez
Phone7139004490
State operation #1816534

Common questions

Does Kido International Preschool take infants?

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

What are Kido International Preschool’s hours?

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

Does Kido International Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Kido International Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kido International Preschool 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 Kido International Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 26, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kido International Preschool compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #450 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kido International Preschool last inspected?

Aug 6, 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 1816534 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.