KinderCare Learning Center
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Serious
One toddler was walking with their sippy cup in the toddler classroom when CCR inspector went for ratio and background information.
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- Serious
The sanitation inspection was dated 6/24/2024.
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The fire inspection was dated 4/16/2024.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver dragged a child by her wrist from one area of the playground to another.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver used harsh language when speaking to children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
It was found that an inappropriate discipline incident occurred, but the operation did not report it to CCR.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not complete an incident report for an inappropriate discipline incident that placed a child at risk.
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- Serious
A child was hurt in care on 3/6/2026, and the operation did not call CCR to report the incident.
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- Serious
One caregiver did not help a child wash their hands after diapering. She was walking him back to his napmat when I asked her to wash his hands.
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- Critical
Of the ten children files that were reviewed, 6 either needed updated records, or the record was not there at all.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Of the ten children files, two children did not have complet enrollment forms.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Of the ten children files reviewed, five did not have a statement of good health.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Of the 10 children files I reviewed, 5 needed emergency care authorizations.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The operation did not have a file available to review for one caregiver.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Two children have food allergies listed on their enrollment forms and neither child has an allergy action plan signed by a health care professional.
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- Serious
The last fire drill was documented 12/8/2025.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The Children's Product Safety record was last completed on 1/10/2025.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A toddler was injured by a rough edge on a toy that is meant to be used by preschool aged children, according to the listed instructions.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the investigation, it was discovered three caregivers had CPR/First Aid certificates that were from online-only sources. The caregivers did not do practice on a CPR manikin as part of the training as required.
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- Critical
The operation didn't notify Child Care Regulation that there were allegations that the child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.
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The operation didn't notify a child's parents that there were allegations that the child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.
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- Critical
At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that the operation recently left a cleaning chemical accessible to children in care.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent and have them sign it within 2 days.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
At the conclusion of this investigation, it was determined that a child in care was found unsupervised on the operations playground during operation hours.
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- Moderate
The operation did not have documentation of recent emergency drills or checks of their fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, or CO detectors. This was corrected at inspection when the operation completed the drills and checks in front of the inspector.
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- Moderate
I conducted a follow-up inspection and re-reviewed children's records for completion. Out of the ten records reviewed, two were missing immunization records, three required updated immunization records, and one was missing a health statement.
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- Moderate
Out of ten children's files reviewed, four were missing health statements, one lacked documentation for authorization of emergency care, one was missing immunization records, and two had outdated immunizations.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The operation is frequently out of compliance with the required staff-to-child ratio, particularly during the morning hours.
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- Serious
One employee was short their 24 hours of annual training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Three employees did not have completed copies of their orientation to the center.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Three employees did not have current CPR training or proof of certification.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
One employee's file was missing a copy of their identification, several files lacked a date of hire, three files did not include documentation of how employees meet education requirements, and three files were missing notarized affidavits.
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- Moderate
The operation did not have their most recent investigation results or the required emergency numbers posted.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Food was being served directly on a shared table between three children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Children did not wash their hands before being served lunch.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A classroom was out of ratio. The allowed ratio for a median age of five years is 22 children per caregiver, but the classroom had 25 children with only one caregiver.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Caregivers were found using prohibited forms of punishment, including yelling and corporal punishment.
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- Serious
A caregiver pushed a child's arms down to stop them from engaging in a specific behavior.
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- Serious
Two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. The specified age group for one classroom was six years old, with an allowed ratio of 1:26. The other classroom had a specified age group of four years old, with an allowed ratio of 1:18.
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An employee without a submitted background check was present in a classroom with children. The employee was asked to leave.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The operation failed to notify a parent that their child was involved in a non-routine situation that could have put the child at risk.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Evidence was found during the investigation that classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions.
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- Serious
An infant caregiver did not have documentation of their SIDS and shaken baby syndrome training.
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Two new employees did not have their orientation to the center documented.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A child did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The operation faces challenges in providing second servings of food to the children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Several classrooms were observed to have remnants of old food and spilled drinks present on both the tables and floors, which are areas frequented by the children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Evidence was found during the investigation that classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions
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- Moderate
There were seven caregivers missing trainings in the required topics.
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The operation did not have an annual fire inspection.
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A current fire inspection was not available for review.
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- Serious
There was a caregiver that did not have a current training in pediatric CPR.
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- Serious
There was a classroom out of ratio that had five infants to one caregiver with a specified age of 11 months. The correct ratio is one caregiver to four infants with that specified age group. This was corrected when the operation released a child to their parent and the fifth child was moved to another classroom.
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- Moderate
A child was bitten while in care, and parents were not notified about the bite marks.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
There was a lack of supervision when a child was bit 8 times in the classroom.
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- Critical
A child was left alone for 5-10 minutes unsupervised.
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- Serious
The operation did not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Five caregivers did CPR classes that were fully online. These classes did not include the required practice with a CPR manikin.
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- Moderate
The operation did not have the Keeping Children Safe poster or the Parent Notification poster.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The infant room was out of ratio. There were 11 infants with 2 caregivers. The specified age group of the room was 0 - 11 months.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The previous fire inspection was conducted on 10/28/2020 which is past the required yearly due date.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The previous sanitation inspection occurred on 06/11/2021 which is outside of the required annual due date.
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- Serious
The previous fire drill was conducted on 01/27/22 which is outside of the required monthly due date. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A child was left outside on the playground, it was determine the operation is in violation of the minimum standard supervision and cited.
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- Serious
The operation has not been reporting positive COIVD cases to Child Care Regulation.
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- Critical
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that improper discipline was used. A caregiver grabbed the arm of a child and yelled at them.
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- Critical
One classroom was unaware of how many children they had, and one classroom was unaware of the different age groups that were present.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Based on information obtained through interviews with staff, children and parents, there is sufficient information to determine a caregiver was not interacting with children in a positive manner
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