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The Kidz Corner

Licensed Center in DAYTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 29, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1904 N CLEVELAND ST, DAYTON, TX 77535 1664
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
July 29, 2022
Operation number
1747921
Licensed capacity
138 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record8
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,571
Citations recorded32
Record coversJuly 13, 2022 – October 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High11
Medium High14
Medium7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 15, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High
A rotating equipment has a use zone that is 2.11ft from a stationary equipment.

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High
A slide on the toddler playground has a use zone of 2.2ft from a stationary equipment.

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 16, 20263 citations recorded3 of 715 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
Fire inspection observed to be expired 4/12/2026.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
3 of the 3 infants in care feeding instructions was observed outdated during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
Gas report observed exipred 4/5/2024

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 15, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
A child was observed on video wandering out of the classroom unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 15, 20261 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of ChildrenRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated and found to not be in compliance with the Minimum Standards. The operation did not have a third caregiver present to assist with supervision in a classroom that is known to require three caregivers based on the needs of a child in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 20, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Camera footage reviewed showed a caregiver aggressively putting a pacifier in a crying infants mouth, aggressively grabbing the infant's arm, and aggressively patting them on the back.

Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2025.

InspectionMay 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 14, 20255 citations recorded5 of 558 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the walk-through one caregiver was observed to be supervising six infants.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
One of the centers vehicles did not have an electronic safety alarm.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The drills logs reviewed did not contain the time the drill occurred.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2025.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High
One of the centers transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2025.

746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or MatRisk level: High
Two infants were observed sleeping in a swing. The director moved the infants from the swings and placed them in their cribs.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 26, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A caregiver did not use good judgment or self-control when she aggressively handled a child who was exhibiting difficult behaviors.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 118 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 703 standards cited at this visit
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
There was a diaper changing mat in the infant room that had a tear. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 22, 20231 citation recorded1 of 701 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
There were two trash cans without lids that contained food. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the trash cans.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 542 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 20, 20224 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
A teacher was in the one-year-old room caring for 4 children. When asked how many children she had she said 5. She had an infant in the infant room sleeping in a crib alone with no caregiver in the room. She said she thought both rooms were one room. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the child was moved to the one-year-old room and another caregiver came to help in the room.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver's purse was accessible to children. The caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the purse to a location that was not accessible to children.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a caregiver was caring for five children ages-6 months, 9 months, 10 months, 12months, and 15 months. This made the specified age group at 10 months causing the caregiver to be out of ratio. The ratios for this age group are 1 teacher per 4 children. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when another caregiver entered the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3427 - Pest ExterminationRisk level: Medium High
The Director that he admitted that he used raid on ant beds on the playground, he not a licensed pest exterminator.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023.

ReportDecember 16, 20222 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered during the inspection through interviews and viewing the video footage it was found that children were left unsupervised in the infant room, the one year old room and the two year old room on several occasions for unknown amounts of time.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection and also viewing the video footage it was found that the caregivers were not using the safety straps in the seats at the table nor on the highchairs.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023.

ReportDecember 12, 20227 citations recorded7 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyRisk level: Medium High
Based on the information obtained there was enough information obtained that the playground was not being inspected daily for any hazards.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium
The Director was no ensuring that caregivers were following the Minimum Standards with supervision, proper diapering procedures, and safety practices.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.Risk level: Medium High
Based on the information obtained during interviews, caregivers were using diapering products that did not belong to the child on children without the parent's written permission.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered during the inspection through interviews and viewing the video footage it was found that children were left unsupervised in the infant room, the one year old room and the two year old room on several occasions for unknown amounts of time.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with NameRisk level: Medium
There were diaper rash creams and two other medications in children's cubbies that were not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium
The Director was not keeping playground maintenance records.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High
Based on the information obtained through interviews it was found that children were not receiving diaper changes in a prompt manner.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 28, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High
Two rooms were dark enough that Licensing had to adjust eyes to see when entering the room. This was corrected during the inspeciton when the caregivers turned on lamps.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

ReportSeptember 20, 20222 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 MonthsRisk level: Medium
Based on the information gathered it was found that infants were not having outdoor play opportunities.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.

746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or InstrumentRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence gathered that caregivers were using prohibited punishments.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022.

InspectionJuly 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit

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