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Forest Crossing KinderCare

16 critical, 16 serious, 8 minor findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 15, 2025.

9005 Forest Xing, The Woodlands, TX 77381 · (281) 296-2966

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsThe Woodlands licensed centers, n=32

Critical findings16 critical, 16 serious, 8 minor across 36 inspections and 36 investigations (72 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 15, 2025.

Critical16 vs median 0

34% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 12

84% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 1998. Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 165 places

Texas HHSC operation #533921- 747 · 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 schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditedyes
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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
Jan 23, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Oct 15, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was expired.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 15, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was expired.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 15, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was expired.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 15, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The annual fire inspection was expired.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
May 19, 2025 to May 19, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
Mar 20, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
  Corrected May 8, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 20, 20252 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 20, 2025 inspection
- Mar 20, 2025 inspection
Mar 20, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
  Corrected May 8, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 20, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
  Corrected May 8, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 20, 20252 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 20, 2025 inspection
- Mar 20, 2025 inspection
Mar 20, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
  Corrected May 8, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 10, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Prohibited punishment was used when caregiver intervene to separate the children.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified Mar 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Jan 10, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Prohibited punishment was used when caregiver intervene to separate the children.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified Mar 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Jan 10, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Prohibited punishment was used when caregiver intervene to separate the children.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified Mar 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Jan 10, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Prohibited punishment was used when caregiver intervene to separate the children.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified Mar 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
2024
Oct 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One child's infant feeding instruction was not update.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  One first aid kit was missing the thermometer and scissors.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
Oct 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  One first aid kit was missing the thermometer and scissors.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One child's infant feeding instruction was not update.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Oct 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One child's infant feeding instruction was not update.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  One first aid kit was missing the thermometer and scissors.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
Oct 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One child's infant feeding instruction was not update.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  One first aid kit was missing the thermometer and scissors.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
Jan 11, 2024 to Apr 30, 20248 inspections and 12 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- Apr 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- Apr 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- Apr 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 20, 2023 to Nov 20, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 20, 2023 inspection
- Nov 20, 2023 inspection
- Nov 20, 2023 inspection
- Nov 20, 2023 inspection
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Prohibited punishment was used when trying to keep a child from leaving the operation.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  The director did not have updated training in discipline and guidance. The last certificate submitted had a date of September 9, 2021.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(b).
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Prohibited punishment was used when trying to keep a child from leaving the operation.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  The director did not have updated training in discipline and guidance. The last certificate submitted had a date of September 9, 2021.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(b).
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Prohibited punishment was used when trying to keep a child from leaving the operation.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  The director did not have updated training in discipline and guidance. The last certificate submitted had a date of September 9, 2021.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(b).
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Prohibited punishment was used when trying to keep a child from leaving the operation.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
  The director did not have updated training in discipline and guidance. The last certificate submitted had a date of September 9, 2021.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(b).
Oct 24, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Water was not available to the children during the start of lunch. Note: water was brought into the classroom when pointed out.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Immunizations-Immunization record must include the month, day, and year the child received each vaccination
  One child's files did not have the updated immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2023, verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.623(1)(C).
Oct 24, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Water was not available to the children during the start of lunch. Note: water was brought into the classroom when pointed out.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Immunizations-Immunization record must include the month, day, and year the child received each vaccination
  One child's files did not have the updated immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2023, verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.623(1)(C).
Oct 24, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Water was not available to the children during the start of lunch. Note: water was brought into the classroom when pointed out.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Immunizations-Immunization record must include the month, day, and year the child received each vaccination
  One child's files did not have the updated immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2023, verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.623(1)(C).
Oct 24, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Water was not available to the children during the start of lunch. Note: water was brought into the classroom when pointed out.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Immunizations-Immunization record must include the month, day, and year the child received each vaccination
  One child's files did not have the updated immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2023, verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.623(1)(C).
Sep 28, 2023 to Oct 17, 20234 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 17, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 17, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 17, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 17, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 10, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 28, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 24 older visits, not counted above

Mar 27, 2023 to Mar 27, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
Feb 16, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  A caregiver disciplines a child by hitting on the arm.
  Corrected Mar 23, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Feb 16, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  A caregiver disciplines a child by hitting on the arm.
  Corrected Mar 23, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Feb 16, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  A caregiver disciplines a child by hitting on the arm.
  Corrected Mar 23, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Feb 16, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  A caregiver disciplines a child by hitting on the arm.
  Corrected Mar 23, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
2022
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One child's file was missing the immunization records or affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not ave a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One child's file was missing the immunization records or affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not ave a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not ave a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One child's file was missing the immunization records or affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One child's file was missing the immunization records or affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not ave a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Sep 16, 2022 to Sep 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  A child was not being thoroughly cleaned during diaper changes.
  Corrected Oct 27, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(2).
Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  A child was not being thoroughly cleaned during diaper changes.
  Corrected Oct 27, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(2).
Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  A child was not being thoroughly cleaned during diaper changes.
  Corrected Oct 27, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(2).
Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  A child was not being thoroughly cleaned during diaper changes.
  Corrected Oct 27, 2022, verified Oct 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(2).
2021
Dec 7, 2021 to Dec 7, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 7, 2021 inspection
- Dec 7, 2021 inspection
- Dec 7, 2021 inspection
- Dec 7, 2021 inspection

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