Kicks and Giggles Daycare Academy
12130 ANTOINE DR STE H, HOUSTON, TX 77066 4461Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
4 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Oct 20, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Critical1 Administrative
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)746.901(4)
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Nov 1, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing746.1301(a)(3)(A)
- Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age746.2415(b)
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