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Kiddie Academy of Northlake

Child care center · 7255 CANYON FALLS RD, Northlake, TX 76226 · License 1779822

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 234. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (440)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Six children files had a parent listed as the emergency contact.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers in the 2B classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policies did not have information on how parents can access the minimum standards online.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The operation has multiple children with noted food allergies but there is no food allergy form on file.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
A caregiver did not change a child's diaper all day while the child was in care, which resulted in a diaper rash and the child having to go to the doctor.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall 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
A substitute caregiver fell asleep while supervising children during naptime.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The operation has removed their required posting board.
4 746.605(12)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
The operation has not updated their admission form to include required 2023 information.
4 746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
Based on observations made and information gathered, it is determined that the operation has been operating out of ratio in multiple classrooms in the morning.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers at the operation neglectfully supervised a child in care by leaving them alone on the playground for more than 20 minutes. Resulting in the child having to find their way back inside the building.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation has two infants that require a written feeding form, one infant does not have an updated form.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation has had multiple allegations and known incidents that were not reported to CCR.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid had expired. The caregiver was present during the inspection, working with children.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers in the 2B and 3C classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permits holders have not maintained compliance with minimum standards.
3 746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
The operational policies did not have information regarding water activities.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child was missing a health statement on file.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver working alone with infants has been employed for over 90 days with no CPR.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent or obtain a signature.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation's fire inspection has expired. The operation has not contacted the local fire marshal to schedule and inspection, as required.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation did not notify CCR or remove the director as controlling person. CI: Designee removed the previous director during inspection.
Yes
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on an interview with the child's parents and external documentation received, the child's incident report was not signed by the parents as of 10/3/24.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
The operation's files have not been maintained and the operation did not have children's files available to be reviewed during inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The operations director has 22 hours of the required 30 hours for their 2024-2025 training year. The director is also missing required topics
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The operation does not have completed files for the 8 employees.
1 746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Based on interviews conducted and external documentation reviewed, an incident report was not signed by a member of management or the parent due to the information being inaccurate.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy that does not have a food allergy plan on file.
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
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation and external video footage, caregivers did not ensure the safety of a child left alone for over 20 minutes on the outside playground.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The operation has one employee who has been employed for over a year and has not completed their 24 hours of training.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver did not use good judgment as a caregiver sat on the floor and restrained a child on their lap.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 9 children in care and their were 13 children in care.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 11 children in care and there were 10 children in care.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have a completed admission form and does not have immunization records on file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was observed to have 1 caregiver to 7 infants present during inspection. The ratio is 1:4 based on the specified age group.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Form 2885, Children's Product Certification, has not been completed since 2023
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on external documentation reviewed a caregiver inappropriately responded to an incident involving two children, by grabbing a child and then pulling them by one arm off of the floor.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Five children do not have a food allergy plan on file. One child has a food allergy plan that is not signed by the parent.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The operation has multiple classrooms gaps of paint missing on the wall at children's level.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation has not completed carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher check since September.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The operation Pre-K classroom wall has not been repaired.
5 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Four children 20 months and under have been administered medication that the directions stated require doctors approval. The children do not have doctors note on file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to check the label on an infant's bottle prior to feeding, which resulted in the bottle being given to the incorrect child.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
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
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that children in the three-year-old classroom were left alone.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
A caregiver did not change a child's diaper all day while the child was in care, which resulted in a diaper rash and the child having to go to the doctor.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver working alone with infants has been employed for over 90 days with no CPR.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on an interview with the child's parents and external documentation received, the child's incident report was not signed by the parents as of 10/3/24.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The operation has removed their required posting board.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The operation does not have completed files for the 8 employees.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent or obtain a signature.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation did not notify CCR or remove the director as controlling person. CI: Designee removed the previous director during inspection.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Form 2885, Children's Product Certification, has not been completed since 2023
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The operation Pre-K classroom wall has not been repaired.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 11 children in care and there were 10 children in care.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The operation has one employee who has been employed for over a year and has not completed their 24 hours of training.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
4 746.605(12)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
The operation has not updated their admission form to include required 2023 information.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policies did not have information on how parents can access the minimum standards online.
4 746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
Based on observations made and information gathered, it is determined that the operation has been operating out of ratio in multiple classrooms in the morning.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Six children files had a parent listed as the emergency contact.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The operation has multiple children with noted food allergies but there is no food allergy form on file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to check the label on an infant's bottle prior to feeding, which resulted in the bottle being given to the incorrect child.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permits holders have not maintained compliance with minimum standards.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have a completed admission form and does not have immunization records on file.
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 substitute caregiver fell asleep while supervising children during naptime.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation has had multiple allegations and known incidents that were not reported to CCR.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The operations director has 22 hours of the required 30 hours for their 2024-2025 training year. The director is also missing required topics
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver did not use good judgment as a caregiver sat on the floor and restrained a child on their lap.
3 746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
The operational policies did not have information regarding water activities.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation has two infants that require a written feeding form, one infant does not have an updated form.
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
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that children in the three-year-old classroom were left alone.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child was missing a health statement on file.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers at the operation neglectfully supervised a child in care by leaving them alone on the playground for more than 20 minutes. Resulting in the child having to find their way back inside the building.
1 746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Based on interviews conducted and external documentation reviewed, an incident report was not signed by a member of management or the parent due to the information being inaccurate.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation has not completed carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher check since September.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on external documentation reviewed a caregiver inappropriately responded to an incident involving two children, by grabbing a child and then pulling them by one arm off of the floor.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers in the 2B classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid had expired. The caregiver was present during the inspection, working with children.

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

Inspections (160)

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

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