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Safari Kids Learning Center

24936 Katy Ranch Rd, Katy, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Conditions on permit4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Safari Kids Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 258 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 22). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 23% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #138 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #138 of 167 centers in Katy
8High risk
10Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 15 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMay 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Food & feeding6
Transportation2
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Two holes were observed on the gym wall. A hole was observed on a classroom wall.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
HighJul 30, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A cleaning bottle was not labeled in a classroom with children present.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 30, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate §746.2505(1)
A child was buckled into a device that was not age-approptiate.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Fire marshal inspection was expired. The most recent inspection is dated 1/10/2025.
Correction verified May 29, 2026
HighApr 29, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were in reach of children in the restroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 29, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
A hole was observed on the gym wall.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
Medium HighApr 29, 2026InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
A booster seat that is used by children expired in 2022.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 29, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
A van was missing the following from the first aid kit: Scissors, Tweezers, and Thermometer. A van had expired first aid supplies.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
HighApr 29, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Fire marshal inspection was expired. The most recent inspection is dated 1/10/2025.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighApr 29, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Documentation of immunizations were not current for a child enrolled,
Correction verified May 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
There were multiple areas observed to not have the proper depth of loose - fill surfacing on the outdoor playground.
Correction verified May 23, 2025
HighMay 9, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There were 2 classrooms observed to have bottles of bleach-water accessible to children. ** The bottles were removed during the inspection. **
Correction verified May 23, 2025
Medium LowJan 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data 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 24, 2025
Medium HighMay 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
A caregiver that transports children did not have transportation training.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
HighMay 10, 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)
A caregiver left a classroom of 18 children unattended during naptime.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
Medium HighMay 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
There were 2 bottles filled with milk without the child's name labeled. **Caregiver labeled the bottled during inspection. **
Correction verified May 21, 2024
HighMay 10, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
1 out of 3 vans observed did not have a working fire extinguisher.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
HighMay 23, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There were unlocked cabinets observed in multiple classrooms with chemicals inside that were accessible to children. The cabinets were locked during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
MediumMay 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The Operational Policies are lacking a physical activity policy.
Correction verified May 25, 2022
Medium HighMay 23, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper ointment stored in two containers on lower shelves was accesible to children in the two year old classroom. Note: the caregiver was prompted to move the diaper ointment out of the reach of children at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A playground gate requires maintenance in order to ensure proper closure of the latch.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three of the six infant feed schedules reviewed had not been updated in the passed 30 days.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity258 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 16, 2015
DirectorParveen Murad
Phone8325839700
State operation #1574516

Common questions

Does Safari Kids Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Safari Kids Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Safari Kids Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Safari Kids Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Safari Kids Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Katy, 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 Safari Kids Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 30, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Safari Kids Learning Center compare with other daycares in Katy?

It is tied for #138 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Safari Kids Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 13, 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 1574516 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.