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Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy

9013 McGallion Rd, Houston, TX 77022 · Harris County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 28). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston
9High risk
10Medium High risk
7Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 10, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundJan 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety12
Other standards5
Supervision3
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios2
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

HighOct 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2025
MediumOct 10, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A child under 2 years old was seen watching a kid friendly program with children up to 5 years old.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2025
HighOct 10, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
Children were unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom. The director then returned to the operation to relieve the caregiver of her responsibility for the children.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2025
HighOct 10, 2025InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A caregiver was left in charge of the operation and responsible for children without a current eligible background check. This was corrected when the director returned to the operation and the caregiver left the area of the building where children were in care.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2025
Medium HighOct 10, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation left a caregiver in charge of the operation without a background check.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2025
HighSep 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2025
HighSep 15, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
Children were unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2025
Medium HighAug 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The wooden fence in the outdoor play area is broken and has fallen down in some areas.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
HighAug 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The expired fire inspection is dated 7.19.24.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
HighAug 27, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
Children were unsupervised when a caregiver left the classroom to open the front door of the operation.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
MediumAug 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation was unable to provide documentation of emergency drills for 2025.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
MediumAug 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation was unable to provide documentation of the annual children's product certification.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium HighJan 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
CCR observed that the playground entry gate is broken, picket on the ground, and there are multiple active ant piles.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025
Medium HighJan 27, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Animals at Center - Center & Playground Free of Unfamiliar Animals §746.3905(b)
The entry gate to the playground is broken, allowing stray dogs into the children's playground area and leaving feces behind.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025
Medium HighJan 27, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
CCR observed a heater on the floor near a child while sleeping on a mat. Correction: The director stored the heater away from the child.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025
Medium HighJan 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
CCR observed the operation broken fence around the playground, animal feces, and multiple active ant piles.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
HighJan 6, 2025InspectionOther standards
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
During the last inspection, the operation paid the background check and annual fee. However, a Non-sufficient Funds Invoice posted on 01/03/2025 stated that the payment was not received.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2025
Medium HighDec 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
CCR observed the operation broken fence around the playground, animal feces, and multiple active ant piles.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2025
HighDec 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid in six months. Correction: The owner paid the fee during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The owner/caregiver is missing training under the follow topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food or an allergic reaction. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
MediumDec 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The operation have not validated the people since March 2024 Correction: The owner validated the people list during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director received 19.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the 7/21/23-7/21/ 2024 training year. The director will need to receive 0.5 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside §746.5207(a)(4)
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will relocate.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location §746.5207(a)(3)
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
MediumJan 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
Based on the information observed, the most recent background check validation was dated 07/22/2021. The owner was able to validate the employee list while Licensing was present. The validation date now reflects 1/03/2022.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2023
Medium HighJan 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Three staff files observed contained a total of 19 out of the required 24 hours. Topics need to be obtained in the required subjects: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable disease 3. Food allergies 4. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials 5. Safety 6. Cultural diversity
Correction verified Jan 24, 2023
Medium LowMar 31, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The Employees who Left Employment in 2021 survey was not completed by extended deadline of 2/22/2022.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJan 11, 2021
DirectorKiki Jackson
Phone8324532919
State operation #1704812

Common questions

Does Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy take infants?

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

What are Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy’s hours?

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

Does Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $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 Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 10, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kingdom Kidz Youth Academy last inspected?

Dec 10, 2025. 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 1704812 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.