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Texas records · GREGG County · KILGORE

Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy

Licensed Center in KILGORE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 24, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1100 S MARTIN ST, KILGORE, TX 75662 3254
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 24, 2024
Operation number
1783137
Licensed capacity
44 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun · 06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record21
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits6,780
Citations recorded43
Record coversJuly 20, 2023 – September 10, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High12
Medium High19
Medium12

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 26, 20263 citations recorded3 of 566 standards cited at this visit
746.2413(2) - Requirements for Stacking Wall Cribs - Used Only for Infant that Cannot Stand or Can Stand Without Hitting HeadRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection an infant was observed in the bottom of a stacking crib standing with their head touching the bottom of the top crib.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2026.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High
The operation stated they did not bring the emergency transport and treatment authorizations when transporting children.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation PermissionRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have transportation consent to bring a child from and to school in their file.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2026.

InspectionFebruary 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 19, 20262 citations recorded2 of 700 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a classroom with a specified age of 5 years old had one teacher to 26 children.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-ChairsRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a potty chair was observed with urine still inside.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2026.

InspectionSeptember 4, 20252 citations recorded2 of 481 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection it was determined the operation had not completed a fire drill in the past 2 months.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product CertificationRisk level: Medium
The record for the most recent CPSC report was not available during this insepction.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2025.

ReportJune 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 627 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
During review it was determined the operation was not documenting their emergency drills.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2025.

ReportApril 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 18, 20254 citations recorded4 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium
During the inspection screen time was observed while children were eating their afternoon snacks.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack after nap time.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or ViolenceRisk level: Medium
During the inspection an advertisement was seen playing on a screen with children present.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
The wrong number of children inside a classroom was given by a caregiver during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 13, 20253 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a portable heater was observed turned on and sitting on the floor next to a child.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
During the inspection 2 children that did not have admission information on file were being cared for.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a 4 month old was being cared for in a room with a 4 year old child.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 30, 20253 citations recorded3 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
Two children were observed going to the restroom, but not washing their hands afterwards.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
The wrong number of children was given by a caregiver in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or ViolenceRisk level: Medium
While putting on a music on YouTube for nap an advertisement played in two rooms while children were present.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 16, 20256 citations recorded6 of 421 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsRisk level: Medium High
A bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray was seen sitting on a cabinet within children's reach inside the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
The wrong number of children were stated present in the classroom until it was mentioned to the caregvier.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
A 13 month old infant was present in a classroom with the oldest indiviual 42 months older than them.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
Screen time was being used at arrival with a 13 month old present in the room watching.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this 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 activityRisk level: High
A child was left alone inside a classroom while the other children and caregivers were on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
Only 4 fire drills were noted to have been complete in 2023.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 16, 20246 citations recorded6 of 840 standards cited at this visit
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a bundle of bananas were observed in the food pantry to have mold on them. This was corrected at the inspection when the bananas were thrown away.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
The nap cots were observed during the visit and were not labeled to indicate whose cot was whose.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection paint was observed peeling from the baseboards and wall exposing some drywall.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this 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 activityRisk level: High
A child was observed wandering into the daycare office. Staff was unaware the child had done so.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
During the inspection the caregivers did not know how many children they were in charge of and had to recount multiple times.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsRisk level: Medium High
A tracking system for children was not available for review during this inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 475 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 25, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
Used diapers were seen in a trash can within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Children were seen using the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was removed from the bathroom by the director.

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

InspectionOctober 13, 20233 citations recorded3 of 547 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
Used diapers were seen in a trash can with no lid within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Old food was also observed in a trash can within reach of children in a room where care took place.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes during the inspection. The infant was not being fed or transported.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsRisk level: Medium High
A container of bleach wipes and baby wipes were observed in reach of children inside rooms where child care took place.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 5, 20237 citations recorded7 of 820 standards cited at this visit
746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone NumberRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection 4 children's records were reviewed and all 4 were missing the children's full address, the emergency contact address and 3 were missing the emergency contact phone number. 2 were missing the school's phone number, and 1 was missing the emergency facility or provider address.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
During the inspection a 3 year old was observed in timeout for 5 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor ActivitiesRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection the children started centers before washing their hands after coming inside.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
During the inspection two caregivers with a pending background check were present and caring for children.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All RecordsRisk level: Medium
During the inspection the person in charge did not know where the staff records were kept and could not get them to CCR staff.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023.

746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesRisk level: Medium
During the inspection 3 staff records were observed and found to be missing the statement of center policies, statement of personnel policies, orientation statement, employment begin date, and the age/education/qualifications.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
During the inspection an infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver did not notice until it was mentioned to her.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 20, 20232 citations recorded2 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
The first aid kit was missing tweezers.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023.

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansRisk level: High
The operational policies were reviewed and found to be missing the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Along with the Safe Sleep Policy, Requirement for Hearing and Vision Screenings, Parental Notification of policy changes, Transportation, Water Activities, Procedure to review most recent report and standards online, and how to contact local licensing office.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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