The Kids Castle
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.
- Moderate
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Moderate
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Moderate
Staff training records were not available to review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Moderate
Staff training records were not available to review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Critical
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
During the unannounced inspection, the operation was out of compliance with child/staff ratio. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived correcting the deficiency.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the unannounced inspection, there were children in separate classrooms with only one caregiver. Children were left unattended as the caregiver left one classroom and went to another classroom where other children were playing. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived and went into the classroom correcting the deficiency.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
Operator context
Alicia Martinez operates 2 facilities; 0 carry a substantiated record.
- Happy Hearts Learning Center — LAREDO, TX
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- Texas HHSC CCR — https://data.texas.gov
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