Texas records · TARRANT County · FORT WORTH

Marquita KinderCare

Licensed Center in FORT WORTH, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 25, 1985

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
3700 MARQUITA DR, FORT WORTH, TX 76116 7005
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
November 25, 1985
Operation number
43852- 747
Licensed capacity
153 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record33
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record28
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,470
Citations recorded22
Record coversNovember 2, 2021 – August 6, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High8
Medium High8
Medium6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 2, 20263 citations recorded3 of 947 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not provide a current annual inspection to licensing during the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have personnel records available for review during the time of inspection. The only records available was proof of background checks.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One of ten children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact name, number, and address.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026.

ReportJune 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 23, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
The caregiver admitted to buckling her son in a chair until he calmed down. She stated it was only for a couple of minutes.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 18, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 318 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 10, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual ClothRisk level: Medium High
The director failed to wash an infants hands after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing GlovesRisk level: Medium High
The director failed to wash hands after diapering and removing her gloves.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 6, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
Thsi standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after all classrooms were observed over ratio with no additional caregivers scheduled. This is an ongoing reoccuring issue.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the infant room, toddler classroom and two year olds classroom were observed over ratio.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 9, 20252 citations recorded2 of 668 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Two child files were missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Four child files were missing the physician health statement.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 30, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 8, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that Caregiver's did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control in the presence of children when they went into the infant classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that caregivers used profane language in the presence of children.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 606 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 28, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
The deficiency is related to a DFPS investigation. A caregiver used poor judgment by telling a child to slap another child in the face with food.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 27, 20242 citations recorded2 of 655 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One child's file did not include updated immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
One child's file did not include the statement of health from a physician.

Correction verified by the state on March 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 27, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 23, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not self-report to licensing an incident that placed children at risk.

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

InspectionJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 15, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 597 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 8, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
As a result of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found reason to believe for sexual abuse of a child in care.

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

InspectionDecember 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 1, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
An incident report was filled out but not shared with the parent with the proper 48-hour time span.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2022.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
A child was left unsupervised for approximately an hour.

Correction verified by the state on December 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 26, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 18, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High
The operation failed to report a positive case of COVID-19 to licensing within the 48 hour time frame.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 1, 20221 citation recorded1 of 617 standards cited at this visit
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation did no thave a current gas leak test.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 22, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 2, 2021Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activitiesRisk level: Medium High
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 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.