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The Kids Castle

Child care center · 4236 BURKBURNETT RD, Wichita Falls, TX 76306-1950 · License 1519962

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 121. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (128)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the unannounced inspection, there were children in separate classrooms with only one caregiver. Children were left unattended as the caregiver left one classroom and went to another classroom where other children were playing. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived and went into the classroom correcting the deficiency.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the unannounced inspection, the operation was out of compliance with child/staff ratio. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived correcting the deficiency.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
3 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the unannounced inspection, the operation was out of compliance with child/staff ratio. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived correcting the deficiency.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
3 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the unannounced inspection, there were children in separate classrooms with only one caregiver. Children were left unattended as the caregiver left one classroom and went to another classroom where other children were playing. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived and went into the classroom correcting the deficiency.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the unannounced inspection, the operation was out of compliance with child/staff ratio. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived correcting the deficiency.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the unannounced inspection, there were children in separate classrooms with only one caregiver. Children were left unattended as the caregiver left one classroom and went to another classroom where other children were playing. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived and went into the classroom correcting the deficiency.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
3 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the unannounced inspection, there were children in separate classrooms with only one caregiver. Children were left unattended as the caregiver left one classroom and went to another classroom where other children were playing. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived and went into the classroom correcting the deficiency.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
3 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the unannounced inspection, the operation was out of compliance with child/staff ratio. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived correcting the deficiency.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
3 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the unannounced inspection, the operation was out of compliance with child/staff ratio. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived correcting the deficiency.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the unannounced inspection, there were children in separate classrooms with only one caregiver. Children were left unattended as the caregiver left one classroom and went to another classroom where other children were playing. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived and went into the classroom correcting the deficiency.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
2 746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Staff training records were not available to review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the unannounced inspection, there were children in separate classrooms with only one caregiver. Children were left unattended as the caregiver left one classroom and went to another classroom where other children were playing. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived and went into the classroom correcting the deficiency.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
3 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the unannounced inspection, the operation was out of compliance with child/staff ratio. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived correcting the deficiency.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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