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Kids Palace Learning Center

Child care center · 4619 BROADWAY ST, Galveston, TX 77551-4217 · License 1595396

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 50. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (176)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four childrens files out of four reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
I observed a toddler sleeping in a restrictive device. A photo was taken.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The operation allowed a staff member with a CBCU determination of Eligible/Provisionally Eligible with Conditions to perform duties that did not comply with the conditions outlined in the CBCU notice letter. The staff member was left in charge of the operation while the director was gone. She was also left alone with children / providing unsupervised care. Which was prohibited by the CBCU conditions. The operation failed to restrict the staff member s duties as required.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two 18 months old toddlers was observed sitting in a high chairs not strapped in. A photo was taken and the caregiver strapped the toddlers in.
Yes
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
There is a rock climber structure that does not have the 6ft use zones around the structure. There was a teeter totter in the use zone of the slide. Note: The Teeter Totter was removed from the playground. The rock climber was also removed from the playground.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation failed to report how many employees left in 2024 by January 15, 2025.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the common area the paint was peeling from the wall. A photo was taken.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
I observed a child sleeping in a restrictive device. A photo was taken of the sleeping infant.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The CPR/First Aid Certificate for a caregiver was not in their personnel file. This was corrected at inspection when the CPR/First aid Certificate was emailed, printed and placed in the file.
Yes
4 746.4605(a)(3) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Fulcrum Seesaws
A Teeter Totter was observed on the playground. Note: The Teeter Totter was removed from the playground.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2023 data reveal that the operation had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15,2024, as required.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation has not validated their people list since 8/11/24. Note: The director logged into the portal and validated the people list during my inspection.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files out of four reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
I observed a child being released without being on the authorized pick up list.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
There were no training certificates for 2021 in the Directors file. This was corrected at inspection when the Director was able to obtain and print copies of 2021 trainings.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
I observed that the loose fill was not 6 inches deep. A photo was taken.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A climbing structure did not have the proper use zone. A photos were taken.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet was not covered in a child play area. This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered with safety plugs.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection. The caregiver turned the television off.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
The Preservice training taken did not include the infant trainings for shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and safe sleep.This was corrected at inspection when the certificate was received, printed, and placed in the file.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the indoor play area several ceiling tiles were stained. In the reading room the glass window had a large crack in it. Photos were taken of both areas.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
I observed that the loose fill was not 6 inches deep. A photo was taken.
4 746.4605(a)(3) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Fulcrum Seesaws
A Teeter Totter was observed on the playground. Note: The Teeter Totter was removed from the playground.
Yes
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The operation allowed a staff member with a CBCU determination of Eligible/Provisionally Eligible with Conditions to perform duties that did not comply with the conditions outlined in the CBCU notice letter. The staff member was left in charge of the operation while the director was gone. She was also left alone with children / providing unsupervised care. Which was prohibited by the CBCU conditions. The operation failed to restrict the staff member s duties as required.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
I observed a toddler sleeping in a restrictive device. A photo was taken.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
There is a rock climber structure that does not have the 6ft use zones around the structure. There was a teeter totter in the use zone of the slide. Note: The Teeter Totter was removed from the playground. The rock climber was also removed from the playground.
Yes
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
There were no training certificates for 2021 in the Directors file. This was corrected at inspection when the Director was able to obtain and print copies of 2021 trainings.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2023 data reveal that the operation had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15,2024, as required.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two 18 months old toddlers was observed sitting in a high chairs not strapped in. A photo was taken and the caregiver strapped the toddlers in.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files out of four reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The CPR/First Aid Certificate for a caregiver was not in their personnel file. This was corrected at inspection when the CPR/First aid Certificate was emailed, printed and placed in the file.
Yes
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
The Preservice training taken did not include the infant trainings for shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and safe sleep.This was corrected at inspection when the certificate was received, printed, and placed in the file.
Yes
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
I observed a child being released without being on the authorized pick up list.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the indoor play area several ceiling tiles were stained. In the reading room the glass window had a large crack in it. Photos were taken of both areas.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the common area the paint was peeling from the wall. A photo was taken.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four childrens files out of four reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation has not validated their people list since 8/11/24. Note: The director logged into the portal and validated the people list during my inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet was not covered in a child play area. This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered with safety plugs.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation failed to report how many employees left in 2024 by January 15, 2025.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
I observed a child sleeping in a restrictive device. A photo was taken of the sleeping infant.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection. The caregiver turned the television off.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A climbing structure did not have the proper use zone. A photos were taken.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A climbing structure did not have the proper use zone. A photos were taken.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
The Preservice training taken did not include the infant trainings for shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and safe sleep.This was corrected at inspection when the certificate was received, printed, and placed in the file.
Yes
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
There were no training certificates for 2021 in the Directors file. This was corrected at inspection when the Director was able to obtain and print copies of 2021 trainings.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files out of four reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
I observed a toddler sleeping in a restrictive device. A photo was taken.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
I observed a child sleeping in a restrictive device. A photo was taken of the sleeping infant.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection. The caregiver turned the television off.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.4605(a)(3) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Fulcrum Seesaws
A Teeter Totter was observed on the playground. Note: The Teeter Totter was removed from the playground.
Yes
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The CPR/First Aid Certificate for a caregiver was not in their personnel file. This was corrected at inspection when the CPR/First aid Certificate was emailed, printed and placed in the file.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet was not covered in a child play area. This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered with safety plugs.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two 18 months old toddlers was observed sitting in a high chairs not strapped in. A photo was taken and the caregiver strapped the toddlers in.
Yes
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
There is a rock climber structure that does not have the 6ft use zones around the structure. There was a teeter totter in the use zone of the slide. Note: The Teeter Totter was removed from the playground. The rock climber was also removed from the playground.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the indoor play area several ceiling tiles were stained. In the reading room the glass window had a large crack in it. Photos were taken of both areas.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four childrens files out of four reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the common area the paint was peeling from the wall. A photo was taken.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
I observed a child being released without being on the authorized pick up list.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2023 data reveal that the operation had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15,2024, as required.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation failed to report how many employees left in 2024 by January 15, 2025.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
I observed that the loose fill was not 6 inches deep. A photo was taken.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The operation allowed a staff member with a CBCU determination of Eligible/Provisionally Eligible with Conditions to perform duties that did not comply with the conditions outlined in the CBCU notice letter. The staff member was left in charge of the operation while the director was gone. She was also left alone with children / providing unsupervised care. Which was prohibited by the CBCU conditions. The operation failed to restrict the staff member s duties as required.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation has not validated their people list since 8/11/24. Note: The director logged into the portal and validated the people list during my inspection.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation failed to report how many employees left in 2024 by January 15, 2025.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the indoor play area several ceiling tiles were stained. In the reading room the glass window had a large crack in it. Photos were taken of both areas.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files out of four reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
I observed that the loose fill was not 6 inches deep. A photo was taken.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
The Preservice training taken did not include the infant trainings for shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and safe sleep.This was corrected at inspection when the certificate was received, printed, and placed in the file.
Yes
4 746.4605(a)(3) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Fulcrum Seesaws
A Teeter Totter was observed on the playground. Note: The Teeter Totter was removed from the playground.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the common area the paint was peeling from the wall. A photo was taken.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
I observed a child sleeping in a restrictive device. A photo was taken of the sleeping infant.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet was not covered in a child play area. This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered with safety plugs.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation has not validated their people list since 8/11/24. Note: The director logged into the portal and validated the people list during my inspection.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two 18 months old toddlers was observed sitting in a high chairs not strapped in. A photo was taken and the caregiver strapped the toddlers in.
Yes
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four childrens files out of four reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The CPR/First Aid Certificate for a caregiver was not in their personnel file. This was corrected at inspection when the CPR/First aid Certificate was emailed, printed and placed in the file.
Yes
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
I observed a child being released without being on the authorized pick up list.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
I observed a toddler sleeping in a restrictive device. A photo was taken.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A climbing structure did not have the proper use zone. A photos were taken.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
There is a rock climber structure that does not have the 6ft use zones around the structure. There was a teeter totter in the use zone of the slide. Note: The Teeter Totter was removed from the playground. The rock climber was also removed from the playground.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2023 data reveal that the operation had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15,2024, as required.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The operation allowed a staff member with a CBCU determination of Eligible/Provisionally Eligible with Conditions to perform duties that did not comply with the conditions outlined in the CBCU notice letter. The staff member was left in charge of the operation while the director was gone. She was also left alone with children / providing unsupervised care. Which was prohibited by the CBCU conditions. The operation failed to restrict the staff member s duties as required.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
There were no training certificates for 2021 in the Directors file. This was corrected at inspection when the Director was able to obtain and print copies of 2021 trainings.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection. The caregiver turned the television off.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection. The caregiver turned the television off.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two 18 months old toddlers was observed sitting in a high chairs not strapped in. A photo was taken and the caregiver strapped the toddlers in.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
I observed that the loose fill was not 6 inches deep. A photo was taken.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2023 data reveal that the operation had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15,2024, as required.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the common area the paint was peeling from the wall. A photo was taken.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the indoor play area several ceiling tiles were stained. In the reading room the glass window had a large crack in it. Photos were taken of both areas.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The operation allowed a staff member with a CBCU determination of Eligible/Provisionally Eligible with Conditions to perform duties that did not comply with the conditions outlined in the CBCU notice letter. The staff member was left in charge of the operation while the director was gone. She was also left alone with children / providing unsupervised care. Which was prohibited by the CBCU conditions. The operation failed to restrict the staff member s duties as required.
5 746.4101 - Release of Children
I observed a child being released without being on the authorized pick up list.
4 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
The Preservice training taken did not include the infant trainings for shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and safe sleep.This was corrected at inspection when the certificate was received, printed, and placed in the file.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Four children files out of four reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A climbing structure did not have the proper use zone. A photos were taken.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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