Texas records · FRANKLIN County · MOUNT VERNON
Kids Under Construction
Licensed Center in MOUNT VERNON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 10, 1992
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 319 KAUFMAN ST S, MOUNT VERNON, TX 75457 2836
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 10, 1992
- Operation number
- 407734
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 21 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 6 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,623 |
| Citations recorded | 18 |
| Findings still pending | 2 |
| Record covers | November 17, 2021 – November 2, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 3 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionNovember 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 6, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 742 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 2, 2026Self-reported by the operationFinding still pending in the state’s records0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 790 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 19, 20253 citations recorded3 of 755 standards cited at this visit
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years.
Correction verified by the state on March 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.
Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 22, 20242 citations recorded2 of 783 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures.
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2024.
InspectionAugust 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 26, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 24, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline.
Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 19, 20231 citation recorded1 of 736 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food.
Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 27, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request.
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 13, 20232 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground.
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.
Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 3, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping ChildrenRisk level: Medium
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result.
Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 21, 20221 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High
One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportNovember 17, 20222 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours.
Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 15, 20221 citation recorded1 of 723 standards cited at this visit
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation only had documentation of fire drills, smoke detector checks, carbon monoxide detector checks completed in the following months of 2022: January, February, March, May, June, and August. You must conduct fire drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks monthly.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2022.
InspectionMay 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 24, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 23, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 19, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 17, 2021Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the play equipment on the playground containing the Grocery Store.
Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.
Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.