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Kids Palace Learning Center

Child care center · 1001 METKER ST, Irving, TX 75062-4424 · License 845662

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 79. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (480)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The most recent Gas leak test was done in January 2019. This is required to be conducted every 2 years
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.
Yes
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
4 746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
Four children's records were reviewed and the following information is missing: Child # 4 needs child's address Child #1, #3 and #4 need address and phone number of emergency contact Child #1, #3, and #4 need phone number for their release persons information Child #1 needs transportation, field trip, and water permission boxes checked on front page
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
4 746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
During the inspections, pack n plays were observed touching eacher other with no walking room between and allowing infants to have contact with other cribs. The beds were moved at inspection coming into compliance.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee records were reviewed and are missing the following information: #1 and #2 are missing affidavit of employment #2 statement about parent handbook and employee handbook as well as verified that she was provided orientation.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The infant classroom was observed watching television.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The three and four year old classroom has an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. Upon entry of the classroom, this hadnt been completed. This was corrected during the inspection.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the investigation it was determined that a 7-month-old child was asleep in the play yard with a toy in the play yard.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Four personnel records were reviewed and the following training is missing for three of the staff: MK needs 14 more hours of training for the last full year DB needs 24 hour for last full year LB Nees 24 hours for last full year
5 746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
All play yards had extra mattress space.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following: Child #3 is missing health care information on admission form and also the date the parent signed the emergency authorization part of the form.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A child was observed using screen time and is under two years old. This was corrected when the television was turned off.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Four caregiver training records were reviewed and MK, DB, and LB need these trainings for their last full year. These trainings cannot count toward the current year.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The caregiver was unable to provide documentation of CPR first aid certification completion. The certifications provided expired in september 2021.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children files were missing a health statement.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
In the operation policies it was missing the transportation section. Also, It was missing the unassigned epinepherine auto injector section and parent rights. It was missing more detail for physical activity.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During an investigation inspection, three caregivers were observed in the operation and caring for children without an eligible background check.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
During inspection, children's mats were next too each other in rows of four or five with no walking room between them.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
At follow up torn mats were still being used for naptime. During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Throughout the inspection I observed 3 different infants asleep in a bouncer for more than 10 minutes each and the caregivers had opportunity to move them.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver is present and caring for children with a pending background check. Staff have stated that the caregiver started working at the center on 10/18. The caregiver's background check was submitted on 10/11. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following information: Child #1, #2, and #3 need updated shot records Child #1, and #3 need health care Provider Statement Child #3 needs box checked that parent handbook was provided (on front page of admission form).
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The three caregivers who transport children do not have current certification to transport children. The caregivers are required to have 2 hours annually.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
The playground structure has four nails sticking out of the structure where children climb up to. Also the slide has torn cuts that could cause a tear in the skin while sliding down.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director does not have current transportation training.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and putting the child in their crib without washing the infants hands or the caregivers hands and then picking up another infant.
4 746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Four staff training records were reviewed and the following training is needed for MK, DB, LB: Abuse/Neglect Training SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Dev Emergency Preparedness Medication Training Building and Premises Safety Training Communicable Diseases Training Food Allergy Training Hazardous Materials Training
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The three and four year old classroom does not have an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. The caregiver stated verbally what the children do hourly.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
4 746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
Four children's records were reviewed and the following information is missing: Child # 4 needs child's address Child #1, #3 and #4 need address and phone number of emergency contact Child #1, #3, and #4 need phone number for their release persons information Child #1 needs transportation, field trip, and water permission boxes checked on front page
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The infant classroom was observed watching television.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
The playground structure has four nails sticking out of the structure where children climb up to. Also the slide has torn cuts that could cause a tear in the skin while sliding down.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.
4 746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
At follow up torn mats were still being used for naptime. During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The three and four year old classroom does not have an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. The caregiver stated verbally what the children do hourly.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The three and four year old classroom has an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. Upon entry of the classroom, this hadnt been completed. This was corrected during the inspection.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Four staff training records were reviewed and the following training is needed for MK, DB, LB: Abuse/Neglect Training SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Dev Emergency Preparedness Medication Training Building and Premises Safety Training Communicable Diseases Training Food Allergy Training Hazardous Materials Training
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away.
4 746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
During the inspections, pack n plays were observed touching eacher other with no walking room between and allowing infants to have contact with other cribs. The beds were moved at inspection coming into compliance.
Yes
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The three caregivers who transport children do not have current certification to transport children. The caregivers are required to have 2 hours annually.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Throughout the inspection I observed 3 different infants asleep in a bouncer for more than 10 minutes each and the caregivers had opportunity to move them.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The caregiver was unable to provide documentation of CPR first aid certification completion. The certifications provided expired in september 2021.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
Yes
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Four personnel records were reviewed and the following training is missing for three of the staff: MK needs 14 more hours of training for the last full year DB needs 24 hour for last full year LB Nees 24 hours for last full year
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children files were missing a health statement.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Four caregiver training records were reviewed and MK, DB, and LB need these trainings for their last full year. These trainings cannot count toward the current year.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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