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Kings Kids Academy

Child care center · 3511 COUNTRY CLUB RD N, Irving, TX 75062-3402 · License 537667

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Poor

Capacity 101. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (336)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
6 out of 10 children did not have the authorization for medical emergency attention filled out in their files.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
The operation was unable to provide records of a child.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation playground did not have at least 6 inches of loose fill.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two children in care did not have health statements on file.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills are to be conducted monthly. The most recent fire drill was conducted in February.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The last three months of attendance records for the director were not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The operation does not have documentation to show the ages of the children in the toddler classroom.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Three caregivers did not have documentation of orientation training with in 7 days of employment.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Three caregivers did not have documentation of pre service training or exemption based on their years of experience.
5 746.5607(d)(5) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 Years and More Than 40 Pounds; 5 - 7 Years and Under 4 Feet, 9 Inches
Four children between the ages of 4 and 7 years old and under 4 feet and 9 inches were transported with out a booster seat. The children were observed only wearing a seat belt.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection a door was observed leaning on the wall in the hallway and not secured on the hinges. A construction saw with a blade present was observed sitting on the playground along with construction debris. There was a panel of the fence missing from the playground area causing an open space. The sink in the kitchen was observed with rust around the handle to turn on and off the water. Electrical outlets were observed with masking tape over the holes of the outlets. This was corrected during the inspection when plastic outlet covers were replaced.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector was not in working order at the time of inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when new batteries were installed and documented.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the use zones of required equipment measured less than one inch during the inspection. Pea gravel was observed on the playground in the use zones and require 6 inches of loose fill based on the height of the highest platform of 5 feet.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Upon arrival no one was left in charge in the director's absence. This was corrected at inspection by the director arriving to the operation.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection it was determined only one fire drill has been conducted during 2021.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not ensuring the operation has maintained compliance with the minimum standards, as demonstrated by 21 deficiencies cited during the inspection. Some examples include: The director created training records for staff members when the training had not been conducted. Emergency drill documentation had been completed and staff members could only recall one fire drill being conducted this year. Safety hazards were observed through out the building while children were in care. All caregivers present caring for children did not have current pediatric CPR and first aid.
4 746.5607(c) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and determined deficient. A ten year old child was riding in the front passenger seat during afternoon transportation on at least two occasions.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The director and one staff member did not have current transportation training prior to transporting children to and from school.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan did not state how the staff will reunify the children with their parents after the lock down, relocation or evacuation emergency has been lifted.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for the parallel bars and a climbing structure were overlapping use zones by one foot on the playground. Both pieces of equipment require a six-foot use zone in all directions. A yellow car that requires climbing had one side measuring 2 feet and 10 inches from the playground fence.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan did not state how staff will continue to care for children when relocating in an emergency and waiting on parents to arrive.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation did not have updated written feeding instructions for two infant that are currently on the bottle.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of ten children immunization records on file were not up to date based on the child's age.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC recall form was dated 10/25/2019. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Upon review of children's records, three children files did not have an emergency contact address stated on record.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The center did not have adequate certification of annual training. All 30 hours of training is on one certificate scheduled for one day.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
All staff currently employed did not have current pediatric CPR training.
5 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
One caregiver did not have information showing each child's age in the school age classroom.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
A caregiver was sitting in the doorway supervising two classes during naptime and could not see all of the children at once. Caregiver could not tell me what the children in her obstructed view were doing.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation. The permit holder was not ensuring the minimum standards were being followed and ensuring staff were transporting children appropriately or in a safe manner according to the law.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Five booster seat systems used while transporting children have expired.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 training hours on file for her previous training year.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Six staff members did not have 24 hours of required training hours available for review during the inspection for their last training year. Two caregivers in the infant classroom did not have current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain development training.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation for severe weather and lock-down drills for 2021 has not been completed.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
9 out of 10 children did not have a health statement from their physician.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There are infant feeding instructions but there is no date provided to ensure when it was provided along with lacking a signature from the parent.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Upon review of children's records, a child's records observed to not have emergency medical information available.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver threatened a child in care with corporal punishment and pushed another child in care.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
All staff currently employed did not have current First Aid training.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The person in charge during the director's absence was observed conducting administrative duties such as answering the phones and conducting work in the front office, while also being counted in ratio in the infant classroom. The infant classroom had 6 children present with a specified age group of 12-17 months. A caregiver was using her personal cell phone and looking at social media while supervising a group of school-age children
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
School age children were served lunch and were observed eating their lunch without washing hands.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television was observed not anchored on a cabinet in the infant classroom. This was corrected when the television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two children in care did not have health statements on file.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
The operation was unable to provide records of a child.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
6 out of 10 children did not have the authorization for medical emergency attention filled out in their files.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not ensuring the operation has maintained compliance with the minimum standards, as demonstrated by 21 deficiencies cited during the inspection. Some examples include: The director created training records for staff members when the training had not been conducted. Emergency drill documentation had been completed and staff members could only recall one fire drill being conducted this year. Safety hazards were observed through out the building while children were in care. All caregivers present caring for children did not have current pediatric CPR and first aid.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for the parallel bars and a climbing structure were overlapping use zones by one foot on the playground. Both pieces of equipment require a six-foot use zone in all directions. A yellow car that requires climbing had one side measuring 2 feet and 10 inches from the playground fence.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill in the use zones of required equipment measured less than one inch during the inspection. Pea gravel was observed on the playground in the use zones and require 6 inches of loose fill based on the height of the highest platform of 5 feet.
4 746.5607(c) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and determined deficient. A ten year old child was riding in the front passenger seat during afternoon transportation on at least two occasions.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
9 out of 10 children did not have a health statement from their physician.
4 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Upon arrival no one was left in charge in the director's absence. This was corrected at inspection by the director arriving to the operation.
Yes
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Three caregivers did not have documentation of orientation training with in 7 days of employment.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Three caregivers did not have documentation of pre service training or exemption based on their years of experience.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills are to be conducted monthly. The most recent fire drill was conducted in February.
5 746.5607(d)(5) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 Years and More Than 40 Pounds; 5 - 7 Years and Under 4 Feet, 9 Inches
Four children between the ages of 4 and 7 years old and under 4 feet and 9 inches were transported with out a booster seat. The children were observed only wearing a seat belt.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan did not state how the staff will reunify the children with their parents after the lock down, relocation or evacuation emergency has been lifted.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Six staff members did not have 24 hours of required training hours available for review during the inspection for their last training year. Two caregivers in the infant classroom did not have current SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain development training.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
A caregiver was sitting in the doorway supervising two classes during naptime and could not see all of the children at once. Caregiver could not tell me what the children in her obstructed view were doing.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection a door was observed leaning on the wall in the hallway and not secured on the hinges. A construction saw with a blade present was observed sitting on the playground along with construction debris. There was a panel of the fence missing from the playground area causing an open space. The sink in the kitchen was observed with rust around the handle to turn on and off the water. Electrical outlets were observed with masking tape over the holes of the outlets. This was corrected during the inspection when plastic outlet covers were replaced.
5 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
One caregiver did not have information showing each child's age in the school age classroom.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation playground did not have at least 6 inches of loose fill.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
All staff currently employed did not have current First Aid training.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver threatened a child in care with corporal punishment and pushed another child in care.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of ten children immunization records on file were not up to date based on the child's age.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The last three months of attendance records for the director were not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The person in charge during the director's absence was observed conducting administrative duties such as answering the phones and conducting work in the front office, while also being counted in ratio in the infant classroom. The infant classroom had 6 children present with a specified age group of 12-17 months. A caregiver was using her personal cell phone and looking at social media while supervising a group of school-age children
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation for severe weather and lock-down drills for 2021 has not been completed.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection it was determined only one fire drill has been conducted during 2021.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Upon review of children's records, three children files did not have an emergency contact address stated on record.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 training hours on file for her previous training year.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
All staff currently employed did not have current pediatric CPR training.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation. The permit holder was not ensuring the minimum standards were being followed and ensuring staff were transporting children appropriately or in a safe manner according to the law.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There are infant feeding instructions but there is no date provided to ensure when it was provided along with lacking a signature from the parent.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation did not have updated written feeding instructions for two infant that are currently on the bottle.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan did not state how staff will continue to care for children when relocating in an emergency and waiting on parents to arrive.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector was not in working order at the time of inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when new batteries were installed and documented.
Yes
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Upon review of children's records, a child's records observed to not have emergency medical information available.
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The operation does not have documentation to show the ages of the children in the toddler classroom.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The center did not have adequate certification of annual training. All 30 hours of training is on one certificate scheduled for one day.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
School age children were served lunch and were observed eating their lunch without washing hands.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC recall form was dated 10/25/2019. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The director and one staff member did not have current transportation training prior to transporting children to and from school.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television was observed not anchored on a cabinet in the infant classroom. This was corrected when the television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Five booster seat systems used while transporting children have expired.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation for severe weather and lock-down drills for 2021 has not been completed.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two children in care did not have health statements on file.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation for severe weather and lock-down drills for 2021 has not been completed.
5 746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
One caregiver did not have information showing each child's age in the school age classroom.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector was not in working order at the time of inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when new batteries were installed and documented.
Yes
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Three caregivers did not have documentation of orientation training with in 7 days of employment.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The center did not have adequate certification of annual training. All 30 hours of training is on one certificate scheduled for one day.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 training hours on file for her previous training year.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The person in charge during the director's absence was observed conducting administrative duties such as answering the phones and conducting work in the front office, while also being counted in ratio in the infant classroom. The infant classroom had 6 children present with a specified age group of 12-17 months. A caregiver was using her personal cell phone and looking at social media while supervising a group of school-age children
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
All staff currently employed did not have current pediatric CPR training.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Upon review of children's records, three children files did not have an emergency contact address stated on record.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
9 out of 10 children did not have a health statement from their physician.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation did not have updated written feeding instructions for two infant that are currently on the bottle.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan did not state how the staff will reunify the children with their parents after the lock down, relocation or evacuation emergency has been lifted.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The last three months of attendance records for the director were not available for review during the inspection.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of ten children immunization records on file were not up to date based on the child's age.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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