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Koala Cubs

1033 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Koala Cubs is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 103 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 53% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 53%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#11 of 36 centers in Pasadena
0High risk
3Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
4 citations from 6 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One food allergy plan for a student enrolled on 12/8/2025 did not contain a signature by the parent.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
MediumAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operations emergency practices did not contain the severe weather, sheltering and lock down drill documented.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operations last documented fire drill listed on the emergency practices was 5/13/2026.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
Medium HighSep 12, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn, exposing the underlying material. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity103 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 11, 2016
DirectorShehla Merchant
Phone7139437993
State operation #1581856

Common questions

Does Koala Cubs take infants?

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

What are Koala Cubs’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Koala Cubs accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Koala Cubs had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 4 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Koala Cubs compare with other daycares in Pasadena?

It is #11 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 53% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Koala Cubs last inspected?

Aug 25, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1581856 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.