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Kool Kids Krayola Academy

11338 Tower Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77065 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kool Kids Krayola Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 147 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 18). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #347 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 35%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #347 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
11Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 21 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios3
Health & medication2
Child protection2
Supervision2
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 2, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child §746.3503(c)(3)
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child strapped to a diaper changing table and was not within arm's length of the child.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
Medium HighJul 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The second director was present, but Licensing was not notified or sent the director's qualifications.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2025
MediumJan 24, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children §746.1701
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for a total of 12 children, 10 children with a SAG of 2 years and 2 infants ages 8 months and 14 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the director placed a 2nd caregiver in the classroom
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
HighMay 9, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the DFPS investigation though the caregiver knew the children she was responsible for the caregiver failed to follow policy and conduct name to face to account for all the children they were responsible for. The director lacked competency when they false information to CCR as well as DFPS on multiple occasions during the investigation.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
HighMay 9, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation; there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found to be left alone on the playground unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
Medium HighMay 9, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report §746.201(5)
Based on information obtained by DFPS investigation the operation was found to not have reported suspected neglect.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
Medium HighMay 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
HighMay 9, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
Medium HighApr 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
Medium HighDec 4, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
MediumDec 4, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
Medium HighDec 4, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the inspection I observed exposed nails along the fence on the playground, I observed 3 fence boards on the ground, 2 active ant piles.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 4, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
Medium HighDec 4, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked §746.4309
Druring the inspection one gate leading out the playground was blocked by a ceramic planter and the other fence was found to be locked with a padlock from the outside with no key accessible.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 6, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years, This was corrected when 1 child went home for the day.
HighOct 6, 2023InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 17 and 18 months alone in a classroom while the caregiver was gathering and walking the other 3 other infants from the outdoor area.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 6, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
Medium HighOct 4, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
It was determined that a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have the proper training to care for children under 24 months when hired.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity147 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJan 31, 2025
DirectorArian Tucker
Phone2814694282
State operation #1787932

Common questions

Does Kool Kids Krayola Academy take infants?

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

What are Kool Kids Krayola Academy’s hours?

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

Does Kool Kids Krayola Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kool Kids Krayola Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kool Kids Krayola Academy 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 Kool Kids Krayola Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 9, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kool Kids Krayola Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #347 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kool Kids Krayola Academy last inspected?

Sep 21, 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 1787932 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.