Texas records · MCLENNAN County · WACO
Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
Licensed Center in WACO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 30, 2017
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 2001 N VALLEY MILLS DR, WACO, TX 76710 2560
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- May 30, 2017
- Operation number
- 1644103
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 28 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 18 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,758 |
| Citations recorded | 35 |
| Findings still pending | 3 |
| Record covers | November 9, 2021 – October 7, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 16 |
| Medium High | 11 |
| Medium | 8 |
Visits and findings, newest first
The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit had expired in 2025. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were disposed of and new wipes were placed in the first aid kit.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several of the infants' daily reports did not include the mood for the infants, and one infant's daily report did not have a summary of daily activities.
Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child had an allergy, and the information was stored in a folder in their classroom instead of posted in their classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergy plan was posted in the classroom.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During a DFPS investigation, video shows a caregiver grabbing and pulling a child aggressively.
Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver was on their phone while caring for children.
Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver stated they were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected during the inspection when I counted the children and informed the caregiver that they had ten children in their class.
Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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