Texas records · DALLAS County · IRVING
Kids Palace Learning Center
Licensed Center in IRVING, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 2, 2005
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1001 METKER ST, IRVING, TX 75062 4424
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 2, 2005
- Operation number
- 845662
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 21 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 7 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,751 |
| Citations recorded | 53 |
| Record covers | February 17, 2022 – January 6, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 10 |
| Medium High | 22 |
| Medium | 20 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2025.
Three children files were missing a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2025.
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2025.
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
In the operation policies it was missing the transportation section. Also, It was missing the unassigned epinepherine auto injector section and parent rights. It was missing more detail for physical activity.
Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2025.
I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away.
Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2025.
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2025.
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025.
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2024.
6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2024.
Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2024.
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024.
1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.
Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024.
The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024.
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024.
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024.
All play yards had extra mattress space.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
Correction verified by the state on March 12, 2024.
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation it was determined that a 7-month-old child was asleep in the play yard with a toy in the play yard.
Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.
Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.
Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director does not have current transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The infant classroom was observed watching television.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
A child was observed using screen time and is under two years old. This was corrected when the television was turned off.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four employee records were reviewed and are missing the following information: #1 and #2 are missing affidavit of employment #2 statement about parent handbook and employee handbook as well as verified that she was provided orientation.
Correction verified by the state on July 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four caregiver training records were reviewed and MK, DB, and LB need these trainings for their last full year. These trainings cannot count toward the current year.
Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022.
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following: Child #3 is missing health care information on admission form and also the date the parent signed the emergency authorization part of the form.
Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
At follow up torn mats were still being used for naptime. During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four staff training records were reviewed and the following training is needed for MK, DB, LB: Abuse/Neglect Training SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Dev Emergency Preparedness Medication Training Building and Premises Safety Training Communicable Diseases Training Food Allergy Training Hazardous Materials Training
Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022.
Four personnel records were reviewed and the following training is missing for three of the staff: MK needs 14 more hours of training for the last full year DB needs 24 hour for last full year LB Nees 24 hours for last full year
Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following information: Child #1, #2, and #3 need updated shot records Child #1, and #3 need health care Provider Statement Child #3 needs box checked that parent handbook was provided (on front page of admission form).
Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2022.
Four children's records were reviewed and the following information is missing: Child # 4 needs child's address Child #1, #3 and #4 need address and phone number of emergency contact Child #1, #3, and #4 need phone number for their release persons information Child #1 needs transportation, field trip, and water permission boxes checked on front page
Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During an investigation inspection, three caregivers were observed in the operation and caring for children without an eligible background check.
Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, children's mats were next too each other in rows of four or five with no walking room between them.
Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Throughout the inspection I observed 3 different infants asleep in a bouncer for more than 10 minutes each and the caregivers had opportunity to move them.
Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.
Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspections, pack n plays were observed touching eacher other with no walking room between and allowing infants to have contact with other cribs. The beds were moved at inspection coming into compliance.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
Correction verified by the state on June 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and putting the child in their crib without washing the infants hands or the caregivers hands and then picking up another infant.
Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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