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Kids World Learning Center

Licensed Center · Kilgore, Gregg County, TX · Operation No. 856666

Kids World Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued July 25, 2006. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 16 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 25, 2006
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
94 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
405 Kay St, Kilgore, TX 75662-5948
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
16
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 7 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Feb 19, 2026 Inspection 0
Jan 20, 2026 Inspection 0
Jan 9, 2026 Inspection 3
Jan 30, 2025 Inspection 0
May 14, 2024 Inspection 2
Mar 14, 2024 Inspection 2
Jun 2, 2023 Inspection 0
May 2, 2023 Inspection 1
Apr 28, 2023 Report 2
Apr 25, 2023 Inspection 4
Jul 15, 2022 Inspection 0
Jun 21, 2022 Inspection 2
Deficiency records
January 9, 2026 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Multiple rooms were observed with peeling/chipping paint in reach of the children.
Corrected: January 16, 2026
January 9, 2026 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the loose fill material was measured at around 1.5 inches and had grass growing through it.
Corrected: February 6, 2026
January 9, 2026 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection an infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes without being fed or transported.
Corrected: January 9, 2026
May 14, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fire insepction was last completed on 04/11/2023.
Corrected: May 31, 2024
May 14, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation last had a Health Inspection completed on 04/10/2023, and stated they had to schedule the insepction.
Corrected: May 31, 2024
March 14, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the loose fill for the play structure was observed to be packing down and deteriorating. Roots and grass was also observed growing inside.
Corrected: April 15, 2024
March 14, 2024 Standard § 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit was examined and most of the items inside had expired. This was corrected at inspection when the owner went and bought a new first aid kit.
Corrected: March 14, 2024
May 2, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection a the television was observed on in the drop-off room at 6:30AM. A few of the children were still in the room over an hour later still viewing the televsion.
Corrected: May 2, 2023
April 28, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation it was found that a child was away from the center for 30 minutes and no staff in the building were aware of this.
Corrected: May 18, 2023
April 28, 2023 Standard § 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation multiple caregivers stated they did not have access to a tracking system to know which children they are in charge of.
Corrected: May 18, 2023
April 25, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the floor in the infants room in reach of the children.
Corrected: April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023 Standard § 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records had not been updated in at least 3 years.
Corrected: May 2, 2023
April 25, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the television was seen on while a 13 month old child was present. The television also had advertisements as well.
Corrected: April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Upon arrival a 13 month old infant was observed in a restrictive device. The child was left in the device for more than 15 minutes.
Corrected: April 25, 2023
June 21, 2022 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the loose fill was observed to be packed down to an extent that made it only around 2 inches deep.
Corrected: June 28, 2022
June 21, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection a portion of a toddler room was observed to be damaged exposing drywall to the children.
Corrected: June 28, 2022
About these records

These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.

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