Kandy Stripe Academy
6515 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77033
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 40 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 22, 2024.
12 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Licensed capacity: 187 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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4 critical, 40 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 22, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
11 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1316(a) (4 visits); 746.3503(a) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(8) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(9) (4 visits); 746.901(2) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(26) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(30) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(18)(A) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(18)(F) (4 visits); 746.2419(6) (4 visits); 746.4503(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Nov 19, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
20 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The listed director did not have the required transportation training.
State verification published Nov 19, 2025.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
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- 2025
- Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The listed director did not have the required transportation training.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The infant classroom was observed with a torn changing pad. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The listed director did not have the required transportation training.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The infant classroom was observed with a torn changing pad. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The infant classroom was observed with a torn changing pad. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The listed director did not have the required transportation training.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The listed director did not have the required transportation training.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The infant classroom was observed with a torn changing pad. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- 2024
- Nov 22, 2024Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants 12 months and younger section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operational policy did not contain a suspension and expulsion section.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten records did not contain proof of education requirements.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operational policy did not contain a preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the criteria for extreme weather.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One sippy cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the infant 2 classroom cots were observed without labels. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(b).
- Nov 22, 2024Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants 12 months and younger section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operational policy did not contain a suspension and expulsion section.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the criteria for extreme weather.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the infant 2 classroom cots were observed without labels. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One sippy cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten records did not contain proof of education requirements.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operational policy did not contain a preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- Nov 22, 2024Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants 12 months and younger section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the criteria for extreme weather.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the infant 2 classroom cots were observed without labels. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operational policy did not contain a preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operational policy did not contain a suspension and expulsion section.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One sippy cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten records did not contain proof of education requirements.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024. Standard 746.901(2).
- Nov 22, 2024Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy did not contain a safe sleep for infants 12 months and younger section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operational policy did not contain a preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the criteria for extreme weather.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One sippy cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the infant 2 classroom cots were observed without labels. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten records did not contain proof of education requirements.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policy did not contain a supporting inclusive services section.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operational policy did not contain a suspension and expulsion section.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operational policy did not contain a section explaining the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(A).
- 2023
- Dec 5, 2023 to Dec 5, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 inspection
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- 2022
- Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
3 out of 10 children did not have an updated health statement signed by the doctor after 12 months of parent signage.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
3 out of 10 children did not have an updated health statement signed by the doctor after 12 months of parent signage.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
3 out of 10 children did not have an updated health statement signed by the doctor after 12 months of parent signage.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
3 out of 10 children did not have an updated health statement signed by the doctor after 12 months of parent signage.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- 2021
- Dec 6, 2021 to Dec 6, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 6, 2021 inspection
- Dec 6, 2021 inspection
- Dec 6, 2021 inspection
- Dec 6, 2021 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jan 9, 2019
- Capacity
- 187 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Harris
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Contact & location
6515 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77033
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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