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Kiddie Academy of Buda

Child care center · 2448 MAIN STREET, Buda, TX 78610 · License 1705114

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 195. InfantToddlerPre-Kindergarten

Violation history (160)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A child was injured when a piece of furniture that holds dress up clothing fell on a child when they tugged on the clothing hooks. The daycare removed the piece of furniture from the classroom and removed other ones like it from other classes in the building.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver did not provide proper supervision when they did not intervene in a situation to ensure a child's safety. The child was injured and had to seek medical attention.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver watching the class during naptime had a 5-10 minute long conversation with another caregiver who came in to see if she needed a break. During their 5-10 minute conversation, there was an incident where a child inappropriately touched another child's private areas. This was witnessed on the school's webcam video.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a lack in supervision when two children exited the building, and emergency gate allowing them to be at the front of the building unsupervised for a few seconds.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
All five operation staff members interviewed corroborated the allegation that the kitchen staff are helping in the baby room and stepping into the classroom to relieve teachers for breaks. When asked for proof of pre-service training and orientation, no certificates were produced.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report was signed but not dated by the parent.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the investigation, and video footage it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
All five operation staff interviewed verified that the ladies help in the baby room. When asked for certificates showing they have training in shaken baby syndrome, they were unable to show documentation.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left in the hallway unattended for a few seconds, before being rejoined with their class outside.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report was created and signed by the operation on 1/13/2025, but parents did not sign it until 1/16/2025. This is more than 48 hours later as per minimum standards.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This incident happened on 5/2/2025 and brought to the attention of Administration Staff on that date. It was called in anonymously on 5/27/2025.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The menu had a few days where only one component is served, and there are grain based desserts are being served.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A 17 month old child was left on the playground for 3-5 minutes.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has been conducting severe weather and lock down drills twice yearly.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unattended in a classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left outside unattended for 2 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left outside unattended for 2 minutes.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report was created and signed by the operation on 1/13/2025, but parents did not sign it until 1/16/2025. This is more than 48 hours later as per minimum standards.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A 17 month old child was left on the playground for 3-5 minutes.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has been conducting severe weather and lock down drills twice yearly.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The menu had a few days where only one component is served, and there are grain based desserts are being served.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left in the hallway unattended for a few seconds, before being rejoined with their class outside.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This incident happened on 5/2/2025 and brought to the attention of Administration Staff on that date. It was called in anonymously on 5/27/2025.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
All five operation staff interviewed verified that the ladies help in the baby room. When asked for certificates showing they have training in shaken baby syndrome, they were unable to show documentation.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver did not provide proper supervision when they did not intervene in a situation to ensure a child's safety. The child was injured and had to seek medical attention.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the investigation, and video footage it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A child was injured when a piece of furniture that holds dress up clothing fell on a child when they tugged on the clothing hooks. The daycare removed the piece of furniture from the classroom and removed other ones like it from other classes in the building.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
All five operation staff members interviewed corroborated the allegation that the kitchen staff are helping in the baby room and stepping into the classroom to relieve teachers for breaks. When asked for proof of pre-service training and orientation, no certificates were produced.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unattended in a classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver watching the class during naptime had a 5-10 minute long conversation with another caregiver who came in to see if she needed a break. During their 5-10 minute conversation, there was an incident where a child inappropriately touched another child's private areas. This was witnessed on the school's webcam video.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report was signed but not dated by the parent.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a lack in supervision when two children exited the building, and emergency gate allowing them to be at the front of the building unsupervised for a few seconds.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report was created and signed by the operation on 1/13/2025, but parents did not sign it until 1/16/2025. This is more than 48 hours later as per minimum standards.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has been conducting severe weather and lock down drills twice yearly.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This incident happened on 5/2/2025 and brought to the attention of Administration Staff on that date. It was called in anonymously on 5/27/2025.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left in the hallway unattended for a few seconds, before being rejoined with their class outside.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left outside unattended for 2 minutes.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the investigation, and video footage it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A child was injured when a piece of furniture that holds dress up clothing fell on a child when they tugged on the clothing hooks. The daycare removed the piece of furniture from the classroom and removed other ones like it from other classes in the building.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A 17 month old child was left on the playground for 3-5 minutes.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
All five operation staff members interviewed corroborated the allegation that the kitchen staff are helping in the baby room and stepping into the classroom to relieve teachers for breaks. When asked for proof of pre-service training and orientation, no certificates were produced.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report was signed but not dated by the parent.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver watching the class during naptime had a 5-10 minute long conversation with another caregiver who came in to see if she needed a break. During their 5-10 minute conversation, there was an incident where a child inappropriately touched another child's private areas. This was witnessed on the school's webcam video.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The menu had a few days where only one component is served, and there are grain based desserts are being served.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
All five operation staff interviewed verified that the ladies help in the baby room. When asked for certificates showing they have training in shaken baby syndrome, they were unable to show documentation.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver did not provide proper supervision when they did not intervene in a situation to ensure a child's safety. The child was injured and had to seek medical attention.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unattended in a classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a lack in supervision when two children exited the building, and emergency gate allowing them to be at the front of the building unsupervised for a few seconds.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a lack in supervision when two children exited the building, and emergency gate allowing them to be at the front of the building unsupervised for a few seconds.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver did not provide proper supervision when they did not intervene in a situation to ensure a child's safety. The child was injured and had to seek medical attention.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left in the hallway unattended for a few seconds, before being rejoined with their class outside.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has been conducting severe weather and lock down drills twice yearly.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A child was injured when a piece of furniture that holds dress up clothing fell on a child when they tugged on the clothing hooks. The daycare removed the piece of furniture from the classroom and removed other ones like it from other classes in the building.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left outside unattended for 2 minutes.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This incident happened on 5/2/2025 and brought to the attention of Administration Staff on that date. It was called in anonymously on 5/27/2025.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report was created and signed by the operation on 1/13/2025, but parents did not sign it until 1/16/2025. This is more than 48 hours later as per minimum standards.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unattended in a classroom.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
All five operation staff members interviewed corroborated the allegation that the kitchen staff are helping in the baby room and stepping into the classroom to relieve teachers for breaks. When asked for proof of pre-service training and orientation, no certificates were produced.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report was signed but not dated by the parent.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A 17 month old child was left on the playground for 3-5 minutes.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The menu had a few days where only one component is served, and there are grain based desserts are being served.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
All five operation staff interviewed verified that the ladies help in the baby room. When asked for certificates showing they have training in shaken baby syndrome, they were unable to show documentation.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the investigation, and video footage it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver watching the class during naptime had a 5-10 minute long conversation with another caregiver who came in to see if she needed a break. During their 5-10 minute conversation, there was an incident where a child inappropriately touched another child's private areas. This was witnessed on the school's webcam video.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A child was injured when a piece of furniture that holds dress up clothing fell on a child when they tugged on the clothing hooks. The daycare removed the piece of furniture from the classroom and removed other ones like it from other classes in the building.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver watching the class during naptime had a 5-10 minute long conversation with another caregiver who came in to see if she needed a break. During their 5-10 minute conversation, there was an incident where a child inappropriately touched another child's private areas. This was witnessed on the school's webcam video.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
All five operation staff members interviewed corroborated the allegation that the kitchen staff are helping in the baby room and stepping into the classroom to relieve teachers for breaks. When asked for proof of pre-service training and orientation, no certificates were produced.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report was created and signed by the operation on 1/13/2025, but parents did not sign it until 1/16/2025. This is more than 48 hours later as per minimum standards.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a lack in supervision when two children exited the building, and emergency gate allowing them to be at the front of the building unsupervised for a few seconds.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This incident happened on 5/2/2025 and brought to the attention of Administration Staff on that date. It was called in anonymously on 5/27/2025.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left outside unattended for 2 minutes.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
4 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Based on the investigation, and video footage it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was a child that was left in the hallway unattended for a few seconds, before being rejoined with their class outside.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During interviews with children, parents and other educators, all expressed seeing teachers on personal devices while supervising children both in the classroom and outside on the playgrounds.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver did not provide proper supervision when they did not intervene in a situation to ensure a child's safety. The child was injured and had to seek medical attention.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child was left unattended in a classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A 17 month old child was left on the playground for 3-5 minutes.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
All five operation staff interviewed verified that the ladies help in the baby room. When asked for certificates showing they have training in shaken baby syndrome, they were unable to show documentation.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has been conducting severe weather and lock down drills twice yearly.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report was signed but not dated by the parent.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The menu had a few days where only one component is served, and there are grain based desserts are being served.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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