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Kid City USA North Richland Hills

Child care center · 8304 STARNES RD, North Richland Hills, TX 76182-6035 · License 1773856

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 160. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.303(a)(1) - Report Change in Designee
At the time of the inspection the designee change had not been reported with paperwork submitted to put a new one in place.
Yes
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
At the time of the inspection multiple small play pieces that require 6 ft of use zones had overlapping use zones.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
At the time of the inspection the admission packet did not include a space for school information for school age children.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
At the time of the inspection the operation's transportation vehicle did not have the required electronic safety alarm that prompts caregivers to walk the length of inside of the vehicle to ensure no children are left on the vehicle.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 staff files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time of the follow up an area was observed near a sink where a portion of the wall was missing and the interior was visible.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for transportation.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
At the time of follow up a growth was found on the loose fill in the toddler/preschool are a playground. This appeared as white and powder-like. When agitated the growth dispursed a powder like substance into the air around the growth.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for water activities.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and the standard was found deficient. In video reviewed it was found that a caregiver thumped a child on the cheek multiple times.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. As a result of the DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to find the caregiver had sexually abused a child in care.
4 746.3423 - Water Temperature
The hot water heater temperature was over 120 degrees.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The wooden chips on playground areas were not properly maintained at the required six-inch depth.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
At the time of the inspection the operation did not include the name, address, and phone number for their emergency relocation site.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill was not maintained at the depth required for the play structures present. A growth was also found on some areas of the loose fill in the toddler/preschool are a playground. This appeared as white and powder-like.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted within the last 12 months.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A final health inspection had not been completed at the time of the application inspection.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was reported after video review that a caregiver forced a child to drink milk after the child had dumped food on the ground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A classroom door latch that needed to be repaired caused a child to open a door and step outside of the classroom.
3 746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for field trips.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Through interview it was found that there were 2 incidents where concerns were raised about unexplained bruises on children in care. There was no report made to Childcare Regulation regarding incidents of this nature.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found through the investigation that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgement and self control when they touched a child inappropriately.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
At the time of the inspection menus present did not reflect the meal pattern requirements of the CACFP.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The wooden chips on playground areas were not properly maintained at the required six-inch depth.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time of the inspection a sink top was not secured to the counter, a wall had a gap exposing the interior of the wall, a wall had a crack in the bathroom near the back of the toilet, and a door that exits the building from a classroom would not close completely.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
At the time of the inspection a fire extinguisher in the kitchen was sitting on the counter and not mounted securely to the wall.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
At the time of the inspection the admission packet did not include a space for school information for school age children.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and the standard was found deficient. In video reviewed it was found that a caregiver thumped a child on the cheek multiple times.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 staff files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. As a result of the DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to find the caregiver had sexually abused a child in care.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The wooden chips on playground areas were not properly maintained at the required six-inch depth.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A final health inspection had not been completed at the time of the application inspection.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for water activities.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The wooden chips on playground areas were not properly maintained at the required six-inch depth.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A classroom door latch that needed to be repaired caused a child to open a door and step outside of the classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Through interview it was found that there were 2 incidents where concerns were raised about unexplained bruises on children in care. There was no report made to Childcare Regulation regarding incidents of this nature.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
At the time of the inspection menus present did not reflect the meal pattern requirements of the CACFP.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time of the inspection a sink top was not secured to the counter, a wall had a gap exposing the interior of the wall, a wall had a crack in the bathroom near the back of the toilet, and a door that exits the building from a classroom would not close completely.
3 746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for field trips.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
At the time of the inspection the operation did not include the name, address, and phone number for their emergency relocation site.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found through the investigation that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgement and self control when they touched a child inappropriately.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for transportation.
2 746.303(a)(1) - Report Change in Designee
At the time of the inspection the designee change had not been reported with paperwork submitted to put a new one in place.
Yes
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
At the time of the inspection multiple small play pieces that require 6 ft of use zones had overlapping use zones.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
At the time of the inspection a fire extinguisher in the kitchen was sitting on the counter and not mounted securely to the wall.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
At the time of follow up a growth was found on the loose fill in the toddler/preschool are a playground. This appeared as white and powder-like. When agitated the growth dispursed a powder like substance into the air around the growth.
4 746.3423 - Water Temperature
The hot water heater temperature was over 120 degrees.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill was not maintained at the depth required for the play structures present. A growth was also found on some areas of the loose fill in the toddler/preschool are a playground. This appeared as white and powder-like.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted within the last 12 months.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
At the time of the inspection the operation's transportation vehicle did not have the required electronic safety alarm that prompts caregivers to walk the length of inside of the vehicle to ensure no children are left on the vehicle.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was reported after video review that a caregiver forced a child to drink milk after the child had dumped food on the ground.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time of the follow up an area was observed near a sink where a portion of the wall was missing and the interior was visible.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A final health inspection had not been completed at the time of the application inspection.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
At the time of the inspection the operation's transportation vehicle did not have the required electronic safety alarm that prompts caregivers to walk the length of inside of the vehicle to ensure no children are left on the vehicle.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was reported after video review that a caregiver forced a child to drink milk after the child had dumped food on the ground.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
At the time of the inspection menus present did not reflect the meal pattern requirements of the CACFP.
3 746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for field trips.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Through interview it was found that there were 2 incidents where concerns were raised about unexplained bruises on children in care. There was no report made to Childcare Regulation regarding incidents of this nature.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and the standard was found deficient. In video reviewed it was found that a caregiver thumped a child on the cheek multiple times.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found through the investigation that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgement and self control when they touched a child inappropriately.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
At the time of the inspection the admission packet did not include a space for school information for school age children.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
At the time of the inspection multiple small play pieces that require 6 ft of use zones had overlapping use zones.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The wooden chips on playground areas were not properly maintained at the required six-inch depth.
4 746.3423 - Water Temperature
The hot water heater temperature was over 120 degrees.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time of the inspection a sink top was not secured to the counter, a wall had a gap exposing the interior of the wall, a wall had a crack in the bathroom near the back of the toilet, and a door that exits the building from a classroom would not close completely.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At the time of the inspection the loose fill was not maintained at the depth required for the play structures present. A growth was also found on some areas of the loose fill in the toddler/preschool are a playground. This appeared as white and powder-like.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted within the last 12 months.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The wooden chips on playground areas were not properly maintained at the required six-inch depth.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
At the time of the inspection a fire extinguisher in the kitchen was sitting on the counter and not mounted securely to the wall.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time of the follow up an area was observed near a sink where a portion of the wall was missing and the interior was visible.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for transportation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A classroom door latch that needed to be repaired caused a child to open a door and step outside of the classroom.
2 746.303(a)(1) - Report Change in Designee
At the time of the inspection the designee change had not been reported with paperwork submitted to put a new one in place.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for water activities.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
At the time of follow up a growth was found on the loose fill in the toddler/preschool are a playground. This appeared as white and powder-like. When agitated the growth dispursed a powder like substance into the air around the growth.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. As a result of the DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to find the caregiver had sexually abused a child in care.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 staff files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
At the time of the inspection the operation did not include the name, address, and phone number for their emergency relocation site.
2 746.303(a)(1) - Report Change in Designee
At the time of the inspection the designee change had not been reported with paperwork submitted to put a new one in place.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The wooden chips on playground areas were not properly maintained at the required six-inch depth.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A final health inspection had not been completed at the time of the application inspection.
5 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was reported after video review that a caregiver forced a child to drink milk after the child had dumped food on the ground.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
At the time of the inspection menus present did not reflect the meal pattern requirements of the CACFP.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. As a result of the DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to find the caregiver had sexually abused a child in care.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation and the standard was found deficient. In video reviewed it was found that a caregiver thumped a child on the cheek multiple times.
3 746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for field trips.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
At the time of the inspection the admission packet did not include a space for school information for school age children.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
At the time of inspection the children's enrollment document did not have a space for parents to give permission for transportation.
4 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
At the time of the inspection a fire extinguisher in the kitchen was sitting on the counter and not mounted securely to the wall.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time of the inspection a sink top was not secured to the counter, a wall had a gap exposing the interior of the wall, a wall had a crack in the bathroom near the back of the toilet, and a door that exits the building from a classroom would not close completely.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
At the time of the inspection multiple small play pieces that require 6 ft of use zones had overlapping use zones.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
At the time of the follow up an area was observed near a sink where a portion of the wall was missing and the interior was visible.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 staff files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
At the time of the inspection the operation did not include the name, address, and phone number for their emergency relocation site.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Through interview it was found that there were 2 incidents where concerns were raised about unexplained bruises on children in care. There was no report made to Childcare Regulation regarding incidents of this nature.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A classroom door latch that needed to be repaired caused a child to open a door and step outside of the classroom.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
At the time of the inspection the operation's transportation vehicle did not have the required electronic safety alarm that prompts caregivers to walk the length of inside of the vehicle to ensure no children are left on the vehicle.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found through the investigation that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgement and self control when they touched a child inappropriately.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted within the last 12 months.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
At the time of follow up a growth was found on the loose fill in the toddler/preschool are a playground. This appeared as white and powder-like. When agitated the growth dispursed a powder like substance into the air around the growth.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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