Kool Kids Academy
Kool Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 199 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 31 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 13 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #21 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.
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One written feeding instruction was last updated June 9th, 2025.
A five month old and a 25 month old were observed in the infant class napping.
The operations most recent licensing investigation form was not posted.
An 18 month old was observed seated in a feeding chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.
One crib was observed being used by three different children.
Students were observed having screen time during snack. Note: This was corrected when the television was turned off.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-month-old infant was seated in a restrictive device longer than 15 minutes.
One record did not contain the emergency contact address.
Based on the evidence obtained one drivers transportation training was completed in 2022. Based on the evidence obtained the two listed directors did not have transportation training.
Two enrollment forms did not contain a completed release information section.
One student record did not contain the required health statement. The student was enrolled 1/6/2025.
Based on the evidence obtained, infants are not provided with daily outdoor play.
Based on the evidence obtained, students are not wearing the required seatbelts while the bus is in motion.
One caregiver was observed in the infant classroom prior to receiving background check eligibility.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was denied early childhood intervention services.
The gate located on the playground was observed with holes causing hazard to children. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during inspection.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that prohibited punishment occurred when a caregiver aggressively grabbed multiple children, as well as forced a child to place their head on a table by pushing the back on their neck aggressively.
During the walkthrough of the operation, three classrooms did not label the children bottles with the child's first and last name. This was corrected when the caregivers labeled the bottles.
During the investigation inspection a staff member was observed caring for 12 toddlers without a cleared background check.
Based on the information obtain during the investigation it is determined that the operation caregiver used an inappropriate method to discipline a child in care.
During the walk through it was observed that the diaper changing pad had wear and tear. Note: this was corrected at inspection when it was replaced.
During the walk through two classrooms observed had chemicals (bleach bottle) accessible to children. Note: This was corrected when the cabinet in the infant room was locked and the bottle in the toddler remove was stored up high.
It was determined that the caregivers failed to maintain supervision.
During the investigation inspection an infant was observed sleeping with the pacifier cord attached inside the crib. Note: The cord was taken off at inspection. Picture was taken.
During the investigation inspection an infant was observed sleeping on top of a blanket that was placed on top of the fitted sheet. Note: Pictures were taken and the blanket was removed.
It was found that three children transported did not have the medical authorization on file.
It was found that three children transported did not have the emergency telephone numbers for their parents on file.
Caregiver involved in incident is lacking 5 hours of the required 24 hours.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kool Kids Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kool Kids Academy’s hours?
5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kool Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Kool Kids Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kool Kids Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Pasadena, 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 Kool Kids Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 20, 2025: “Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kool Kids Academy compare with other daycares in Pasadena?
It is tied for #21 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kool Kids Academy last inspected?
Sep 18, 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 1085126 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.