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Kribs 2 Krayons Academy

36 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 29, 2026.

4627 Avenue Q 1/2, Galveston, TX 77551 · (409) 766-9877

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsGalveston licensed centers, n=15

Serious findings0 critical, 36 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 29, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious36 vs median 20

87% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2017Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 92

Texas HHSC operation #1646001 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Inspection record

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2026
Jul 29, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  During the walk through of the operation the Annual Fire inspection appeared to expire on 07/25/2026.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  During the walkthrough childrend appeared to be sleeping on one anothers mat. The child were also not arranged to provide a sufficient walk and work space for caregivers between each mat. There was also a child sleeping near the door in the toddlers class room. If a caregiver were to open the door the child would have been struck in the head by the bottom of the door.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2026. Standard 746.2909(3).
Jul 29, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  During the walk through of the operation the Annual Fire inspection appeared to expire on 07/25/2026.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  During the walkthrough childrend appeared to be sleeping on one anothers mat. The child were also not arranged to provide a sufficient walk and work space for caregivers between each mat. There was also a child sleeping near the door in the toddlers class room. If a caregiver were to open the door the child would have been struck in the head by the bottom of the door.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2026. Standard 746.2909(3).
Jul 29, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  During the walk through of the operation the Annual Fire inspection appeared to expire on 07/25/2026.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  During the walkthrough childrend appeared to be sleeping on one anothers mat. The child were also not arranged to provide a sufficient walk and work space for caregivers between each mat. There was also a child sleeping near the door in the toddlers class room. If a caregiver were to open the door the child would have been struck in the head by the bottom of the door.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2026. Standard 746.2909(3).
Jul 29, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  During the walkthrough childrend appeared to be sleeping on one anothers mat. The child were also not arranged to provide a sufficient walk and work space for caregivers between each mat. There was also a child sleeping near the door in the toddlers class room. If a caregiver were to open the door the child would have been struck in the head by the bottom of the door.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2026. Standard 746.2909(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  During the walk through of the operation the Annual Fire inspection appeared to expire on 07/25/2026.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
2025
Jul 29, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  The caregivers and director are missing the training topics in this section.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Severe weather drills and lock down drills are not documented with the start and completion times.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Two nails were sticking out of the fence on the playground. Note: This was imediately corrected when the director went out with a hammer and hammered the nails into the wood.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills documented on the emergency prepareness log were not completed in 3 minutes or less.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jul 29, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Two nails were sticking out of the fence on the playground. Note: This was imediately corrected when the director went out with a hammer and hammered the nails into the wood.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills documented on the emergency prepareness log were not completed in 3 minutes or less.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Severe weather drills and lock down drills are not documented with the start and completion times.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  The caregivers and director are missing the training topics in this section.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Jul 29, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  The caregivers and director are missing the training topics in this section.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills documented on the emergency prepareness log were not completed in 3 minutes or less.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Severe weather drills and lock down drills are not documented with the start and completion times.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Two nails were sticking out of the fence on the playground. Note: This was imediately corrected when the director went out with a hammer and hammered the nails into the wood.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills documented on the emergency prepareness log were not completed in 3 minutes or less.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Severe weather drills and lock down drills are not documented with the start and completion times.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Two nails were sticking out of the fence on the playground. Note: This was imediately corrected when the director went out with a hammer and hammered the nails into the wood.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  The caregivers and director are missing the training topics in this section.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
2024
Aug 1, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two children files out of five reviewed are missing the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outlet cover is loose in room 3. Outside the play structure has a broken part of plastic in the window area and another broken piece of plastic near the entrance to the structure.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
  Two children's files out of five reviewed are missing the parent rights signature.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outlet cover is loose in room 3. Outside the play structure has a broken part of plastic in the window area and another broken piece of plastic near the entrance to the structure.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
  Two children's files out of five reviewed are missing the parent rights signature.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two children files out of five reviewed are missing the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Aug 1, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two children files out of five reviewed are missing the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
  Two children's files out of five reviewed are missing the parent rights signature.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outlet cover is loose in room 3. Outside the play structure has a broken part of plastic in the window area and another broken piece of plastic near the entrance to the structure.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two children files out of five reviewed are missing the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outlet cover is loose in room 3. Outside the play structure has a broken part of plastic in the window area and another broken piece of plastic near the entrance to the structure.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
  Two children's files out of five reviewed are missing the parent rights signature.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 9, 2024.

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 17, 2023 to Aug 17, 20234 inspections
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- Aug 17, 2023 inspection
- Aug 17, 2023 inspection
- Aug 17, 2023 inspection
- Aug 17, 2023 inspection
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  I observed 3 infants not strapped in the feeding table. Photos were taken. The caregiver did strap the infants in.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2023, verified Aug 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  I observed 3 infants not strapped in the feeding table. Photos were taken. The caregiver did strap the infants in.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2023, verified Aug 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  I observed 3 infants not strapped in the feeding table. Photos were taken. The caregiver did strap the infants in.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2023, verified Aug 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  I observed 3 infants not strapped in the feeding table. Photos were taken. The caregiver did strap the infants in.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2023, verified Aug 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
2022
Aug 30, 2022 to Aug 30, 20224 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 30, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 30, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 30, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 30, 2022 complaint investigation
Aug 8, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  In classroom 1 the carpet was ripped between the door leading to classroom 2. This was corrected at inspection when the director taped the carpet down. Photos were taken.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Aug 8, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  In classroom 1 the carpet was ripped between the door leading to classroom 2. This was corrected at inspection when the director taped the carpet down. Photos were taken.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Aug 8, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  In classroom 1 the carpet was ripped between the door leading to classroom 2. This was corrected at inspection when the director taped the carpet down. Photos were taken.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Aug 8, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  In classroom 1 the carpet was ripped between the door leading to classroom 2. This was corrected at inspection when the director taped the carpet down. Photos were taken.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).

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