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Children and Minds

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 22, 2025.

3004 Spoon Bill Cove Dr, Katy, TX 77493 · (346) 368-6949

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsKaty licensed centers, n=174

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: May 22, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

71% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2023Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1759651 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
May 13, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
May 13, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
May 13, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
May 13, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
2025
May 27, 2025 to May 27, 20254 inspections
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May 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a household member was observed in the home with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present.
  Corrected May 22, 2025, verified May 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a household member was observed in the home with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present.
  Corrected May 22, 2025, verified May 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a household member was observed in the home with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present.
  Corrected May 22, 2025, verified May 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a household member was observed in the home with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present.
  Corrected May 22, 2025, verified May 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 5, 2025 to May 5, 20254 inspections
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2024
May 31, 2024 to May 31, 20244 inspections
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- May 31, 2024 inspection
2023
Oct 13, 2023 to Oct 13, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Oct 13, 2023 inspection

Show 24 older visits, not counted above

Mar 29, 2023 to May 16, 20238 inspections
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- May 16, 2023 inspection
- May 16, 2023 inspection
- May 16, 2023 inspection
- May 16, 2023 inspection
- Mar 29, 2023 inspection
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- Mar 29, 2023 inspection
Mar 23, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 23, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1503(a)(2).
Mar 23, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 23, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1503(a)(2).
Mar 23, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 23, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1503(a)(2).
Mar 23, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 23, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1503(a)(2).
Mar 13, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1503(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last drill documented was on 1/19/2023.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2023, verified Mar 14, 2023. Standard 747.5005(1).
Mar 13, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1503(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last drill documented was on 1/19/2023.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2023, verified Mar 14, 2023. Standard 747.5005(1).
Mar 13, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1503(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last drill documented was on 1/19/2023.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2023, verified Mar 14, 2023. Standard 747.5005(1).
Mar 13, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The primary caregiver did not state the correct number of children that was currently present. The primary caregiver stated there were 7 children present. There were 8 children present at the home during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1503(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last drill documented was on 1/19/2023.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2023, verified Mar 14, 2023. Standard 747.5005(1).
Feb 17, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  Three children were observed sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Also, one child was observed sitting in a high chair without the safety straps fastened. Note: The primary caregiver removed the children from the table chairs and the other child from the high chair.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Two bottles that infants use were not labeled or color-coded to distinguish which child the bottles belongs to.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Three of five records reviewed were missing a health statement for the child.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Five children records reviewed were missing one or more of the following from their admission form: -Special needs acknowledgment -Address of the child's emergency contact information
  Corrected Feb 22, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
Feb 17, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Five children records reviewed were missing one or more of the following from their admission form: -Special needs acknowledgment -Address of the child's emergency contact information
  Corrected Feb 22, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Two bottles that infants use were not labeled or color-coded to distinguish which child the bottles belongs to.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Three of five records reviewed were missing a health statement for the child.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  Three children were observed sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Also, one child was observed sitting in a high chair without the safety straps fastened. Note: The primary caregiver removed the children from the table chairs and the other child from the high chair.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
Feb 17, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Five children records reviewed were missing one or more of the following from their admission form: -Special needs acknowledgment -Address of the child's emergency contact information
  Corrected Feb 22, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  Three children were observed sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Also, one child was observed sitting in a high chair without the safety straps fastened. Note: The primary caregiver removed the children from the table chairs and the other child from the high chair.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Three of five records reviewed were missing a health statement for the child.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Two bottles that infants use were not labeled or color-coded to distinguish which child the bottles belongs to.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Standard 747.2319(5).
Feb 17, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  Three of five records reviewed were missing a health statement for the child.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Two bottles that infants use were not labeled or color-coded to distinguish which child the bottles belongs to.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Five children records reviewed were missing one or more of the following from their admission form: -Special needs acknowledgment -Address of the child's emergency contact information
  Corrected Feb 22, 2023, verified Feb 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  Three children were observed sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Also, one child was observed sitting in a high chair without the safety straps fastened. Note: The primary caregiver removed the children from the table chairs and the other child from the high chair.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
2022
Dec 19, 2022 to Dec 19, 20224 inspections
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- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
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- Dec 19, 2022 inspection

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