Forest Crossing KinderCare Faces State Abuse Investigation
The Woodlands daycare is under state review after a 3-year-old child returned home with a missing tooth.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Child Care
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is investigating an allegation of abuse at Forest Crossing KinderCare in The Woodlands. The inquiry follows a report from a mother whose 3-year-old child returned from the facility with a missing tooth.
Why it matters
Parents rely on official state oversight to ensure childcare environments remain safe and transparent. This investigation addresses questions regarding reported physical injuries occurring during supervision hours.
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services opened the investigation on October 15 following the incident. Dental records confirm the child suffered an avulsed tooth, which the mother contends occurred at the facility.
The players
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
A state agency responsible for child protective investigations and ensuring the safety of children in care.
Forest Crossing KinderCare
A childcare facility located in The Woodlands currently subject to a state abuse investigation.
The details
The facility conducted an internal review by examining child supervision logs and interviewing staff members after the mother reported the injury. State officials are now reviewing these findings to determine if regulatory standards were met. The child, who has since enrolled in a different childcare program, reportedly sustained a scraped chin in addition to the lost tooth.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: The child attended daycare and returned home with a missing tooth.
October 15, 2026: The mother reported her concerns to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
The Home Front
Childcare facilities in Texas must adhere to state safety regulations enforced by the Health and Human Services Commission. Investigations like this occur when reports of injury challenge the adherence to required supervision protocols at local centers.
If you have concerns about care at a local facility, you can review public inspection records through state agency portals. Parents should document any physical injuries noticed upon pickup and communicate them immediately to both facility management and relevant oversight bodies.
The takeaway
Parents should maintain clear communication with daycare providers when injuries occur to ensure an accurate record of events. Consider requesting incident reports for any notable injury as part of your routine monitoring of care quality.
Further reading
For tips on evaluating facility safety records, visit our Child Care hub.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX 26 Houston.
