Karen's Kritters
Licensed Child-Care Home · Hockley, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1608260
Karen's Kritters holds a Full Permit issued July 21, 2016. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 25 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 21, 2016
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
17807 Holy See St, Hockley, TX 77447-7853
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
25
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 11 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Inspection | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Inspection | 6 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Inspection | 5 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Inspection | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
February 9, 2026 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of four children did not have the required admission information on file during the inspection.
Corrected: February 23, 2026
February 9, 2026 Standard § 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four out of four children did not have the required physicians health statement available fore review during the inspection.
Corrected: February 23, 2026
February 9, 2026 Standard § 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Pediatric CPR training expired for primary caregiver on 12/29/25.
Corrected: February 23, 2026
February 9, 2026 Standard § 747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
High Verbatim from the agency record
2 prohibited structures were observed in the playground accessible to children.
Corrected: February 23, 2026
February 9, 2026 Standard § 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Pediatric first aid training expired for the caregiver on 12/29/25.
Corrected: February 23, 2026
February 9, 2026 Standard § 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver was missing 16 of the required 30 annual training hours.
Corrected: February 23, 2026
July 18, 2022 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have for review documented fire drills.
Corrected: July 22, 2022
July 18, 2022 Standard § 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The Primary Caregiver was lacking 22 of the required 30 annual training hours. The caregiver had 8 out of 30 training hours.
Corrected: August 1, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency contact address for a child enrolled was not listed on the admission form. This was corrected at inspection when the director called the emergency contact and obtained the address.
Corrected: January 24, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 745.8641 - Requirements during evaluation or probation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. One of 2 children records reviewed today was still missing the emergency contact address. The state form reflected the record had been reviewed and was compliant. This was corrected at inspection when the emergency contact address was obtained.
Corrected: January 24, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A play yard used for an infant in care did not have a snug fitting sheet at the time of inspection.
Corrected: January 28, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent Children Product Safety Certification was dated 1/6/2020.
Corrected: January 31, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A statement of good health was not available at the time of inspection for 2 dogs in the home.
Corrected: January 31, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
No lock down drills were conducted during the 2021 calendar year.
Corrected: January 31, 2022
December 16, 2021 Standard § 745.8641 - Requirements during evaluation or probation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. One of 2 children records reviewed today was missing the emergency contact address. The state form reflected the record had been reviewed and was compliant. A plan was put in place to ensure records were compliant.
Corrected: January 12, 2022
December 16, 2021 Standard § 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency contact address for a child enrolled was not listed on the admission form.
Corrected: December 23, 2021
December 16, 2021 Standard § 747.3607(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
Medication bottles were located on the dining table which was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was moved to an area inaccessible to children.
Corrected: December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021 Standard § 747.3801(5) - First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit was stored below the diaper changing table which in a location accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the first aid kit was moved to an area inaccessible to children.
Corrected: December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021 Standard § 747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A play yard used for an infant in care did not have a snug fitting sheet at the time of inspection.
Corrected: January 12, 2022
November 15, 2021 Standard § 745.8641 - Requirements during evaluation or probation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Conditions of probation were evaluated today and not all conditions were met. The daily maintenance checklist form was last updated on 10/29/21. The daily infant nap form was last updated on 10/29/21. The remainder of the conditions were met.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
November 15, 2021 Standard § 747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include information regarding animals at the home.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
November 15, 2021 Standard § 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activity including: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
October 27, 2021 Standard § 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Training records for the primary caregiver for the annual training period of 2020 were unavailable for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: November 5, 2021
September 27, 2021 Standard § 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children present during the inspection were not signed in on the sign in/out log. Note: The log was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected: September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were was a container of prescription medications, accessible to the children. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The container of medications were moved during the inspection.
Corrected: September 27, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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