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Kids Palace Learning Center

Licensed Center · Irving, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 845662

Kids Palace Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued February 2, 2005. In the state's 60-month public window it has 23 inspections on record with 60 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 2, 2005
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
79 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1001 Metker St, Irving, TX 75062-4424
The 60-month record
23
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
60
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 12 · Medium High 25 · Medium 22 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jan 6, 2026 Inspection 0
Aug 15, 2025 Inspection 1
Jul 28, 2025 Inspection 7
Feb 25, 2025 Inspection 0
Jan 7, 2025 Inspection 2
Dec 27, 2024 Inspection 2
Dec 23, 2024 Report 0
Nov 14, 2024 Inspection 0
Oct 23, 2024 Inspection 0
Oct 22, 2024 Report 0
Mar 13, 2024 Inspection 1
Mar 4, 2024 Inspection 14
Sep 15, 2023 Inspection 0
Sep 12, 2023 Inspection 0
Sep 12, 2023 Report 3
Aug 18, 2023 Inspection 0
Aug 15, 2023 Report 0
May 18, 2023 Inspection 3
Feb 23, 2023 Inspection 0
Oct 24, 2022 Inspection 1
Oct 3, 2022 Inspection 4
Sep 29, 2022 Report 0
Aug 18, 2022 Report 0
Jun 28, 2022 Inspection 8
May 25, 2022 Inspection 0
May 24, 2022 Inspection 1
May 20, 2022 Report 6
Feb 17, 2022 Inspection 0
Oct 20, 2021 Inspection 2
Oct 6, 2021 Inspection 5
Deficiency records
August 15, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
Corrected: August 18, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 11, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
Corrected: August 11, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
Corrected: August 11, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three children files were missing a health statement.
Corrected: August 18, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
Corrected: July 28, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
Corrected: January 7, 2025
December 27, 2024 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 27, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
March 13, 2024 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
Corrected: March 27, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
Corrected: March 18, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
Corrected: March 5, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
Corrected: March 5, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.
Corrected: April 5, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
Corrected: March 5, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
High
Verbatim from the agency record
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
Corrected: March 25, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
Corrected: March 5, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024 Standard § 746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
High
Verbatim from the agency record
All play yards had extra mattress space.
Corrected: March 4, 2024
September 12, 2023 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.
Corrected: September 14, 2023
September 12, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.
Corrected: September 14, 2023
September 12, 2023 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 14, 2023
May 18, 2023 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director does not have current transportation training.
Corrected: May 19, 2023
May 18, 2023 Standard § 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.
Corrected: May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.
Corrected: May 18, 2023
October 24, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The infant classroom was observed watching television.
Corrected: October 24, 2022
October 3, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022 Standard § 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.
Corrected: October 4, 2022
October 3, 2022 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A child was observed using screen time and is under two years old. This was corrected when the television was turned off.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
June 28, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 28, 2022
June 28, 2022 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
June 28, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: July 28, 2022
June 28, 2022 Standard § 746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: July 12, 2022
June 28, 2022 Standard § 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
June 28, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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).
Corrected: July 12, 2022
June 28, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
June 28, 2022 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: July 28, 2022
May 24, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation inspection, three caregivers were observed in the operation and caring for children without an eligible background check.
Corrected: May 26, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, children's mats were next too each other in rows of four or five with no walking room between them.
Corrected: May 24, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.
Corrected: May 24, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 24, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 24, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 24, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 24, 2022
October 20, 2021 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 20, 2021
October 20, 2021 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 20, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver was unable to provide documentation of CPR first aid certification completion. The certifications provided expired in september 2021.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 20, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent Gas leak test was done in January 2019. This is required to be conducted every 2 years
Corrected: October 20, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The three caregivers who transport children do not have current certification to transport children. The caregivers are required to have 2 hours annually.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
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