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Kathy's Daycare

4 critical findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 26, 2026.

4521 Jewel St, Houston, TX 77026 · (713) 674-2926

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: May 26, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1529305 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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Not provided

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When can my child start?

Not confirmed

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
May 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  1 child transported from school to after school care was not annotated on the list of children showing dates and times of pick up and drop off. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver created a list of children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(1).
May 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  1 child transported from school to after school care was not annotated on the list of children showing dates and times of pick up and drop off. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver created a list of children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(1).
May 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  1 child transported from school to after school care was not annotated on the list of children showing dates and times of pick up and drop off. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver created a list of children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(1).
May 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  1 child transported from school to after school care was not annotated on the list of children showing dates and times of pick up and drop off. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver created a list of children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(1).
2025
Jun 24, 2025 to Jul 9, 20258 inspections
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2024
Jul 25, 2024 to Jul 25, 20244 inspections
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Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
  The staff file is missting original certificates in mandatory topics: Communicable Diseaes, Hazordous Materials, and Food Allergies.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1327(a).
Aug 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
  The staff file is missting original certificates in mandatory topics: Communicable Diseaes, Hazordous Materials, and Food Allergies.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1327(a).
Aug 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
  The staff file is missting original certificates in mandatory topics: Communicable Diseaes, Hazordous Materials, and Food Allergies.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1327(a).
Aug 1, 2023Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
  The staff file is missting original certificates in mandatory topics: Communicable Diseaes, Hazordous Materials, and Food Allergies.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1327(a).
2022
Aug 9, 2022 to Aug 9, 20224 inspections
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- Aug 9, 2022 inspection
- Aug 9, 2022 inspection
- Aug 9, 2022 inspection
- Aug 9, 2022 inspection

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Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Kathy's Daycare this page	Infant–School	12	6:30a–6p	4 crit
Dorothy Lackey	Infant–School	12	6a–6p	12 ser·4 min
Hornstead Learning Academy	Infant–School	12	6:30a–5:30p	4 ser
Tammy Harris	Infant–School	12	6a–6p	8 ser

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