The Kipling School, Inc.
620 SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX 77007 5351Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.Not Available
- 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 3 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
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
- 208
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow Any Restrictions746.4217(2)
Jan 19, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Report Number of Employees746.303(b)
Oct 6, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill Based746.1315(b)(1)
Sep 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days746.2421(b)
Sep 19, 20231 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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