Texas records · TARRANT County · WATAUGA
Watauga KinderCare
Licensed Center in WATAUGA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 19, 1986
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 5801 WATAUGA RD, WATAUGA, TX 76148 3070
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- December 19, 1986
- Operation number
- 193276- 747
- Licensed capacity
- 120 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 | 29 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 16 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,974 |
| Citations recorded | 33 |
| Record covers | May 31, 2022 – October 20, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 11 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 10 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 20, 20262 citations recorded2 of 566 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
Six bottles were not labeled with children's names.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requestsRisk level: Low
One personnel file did not have a certificate or letter of completed CPR/First Aid training.
The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportSeptember 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 19, 20262 citations recorded2 of 699 standards cited at this visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low
Three personnel records had incomplete affidavits.
Correction verified by the state on March 30, 2026.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Six children's files were missing or did not have current immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on March 30, 2026.
ReportFebruary 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 21, 20252 citations recorded2 of 511 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
At the time of the inspection the director allowed a caregiver to be present in a classroom without a background check. The director provided a different name for the caregiver, who had an active background check, and advised the caregiver present to do the same.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2025. 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
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was present, alone, in the classroom without having completed a background check at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 1, 20243 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation. It was found that caregivers did not adjust the level of supervision required for a child in care when that child began exhibiting concerning behaviors. Caregivers were engaged in caregiving duties to the extent that they became unaware of the on-goings in the classroom and a child went into the bathroom with another child.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended PeriodRisk level: Medium
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The investigation found that the named director at the operation had been on maternity leave and there was not a notification sent to Childcare Regulation.
Correction verified by the state on December 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming CaregiversRisk level: Medium High
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was found that different caregivers observed concerning behaviors in a child in care and did not communicate with one another about the behaviors to ensure that the child could be supervised appropriately.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 561 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 9, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 26, 20243 citations recorded3 of 677 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
At the time of the inspection 1 classroom had 18 children present with 1 caregiver, exceeding the caregiver/child ratio for the age group by 3 children.
Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2024.
746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
At the time of the visit 3 of the 10 children's records had missing items like emergency contact, emergency contact address, and address of elementary school attended.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
At the time of the visit 4 of the infants that require written feeding instructions did not have updated forms within the last 30 days.
Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2024.
InspectionFebruary 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 26, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJanuary 31, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found that a child was bitten in care and the parent was not notified of the bite until the following day.
Correction verified by the state on March 22, 2024.
InspectionJanuary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 20233 citations recorded3 of 718 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
At the time of the inspection 3 infants in care did not have updated written feeding instructions within the last 30 days.
Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
At the time of the inspection the operation had 1 child with a food allergy that did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's physician.
Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2023.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, DateRisk level: Medium High
At the time of the inspection an epi pen was stored in the locked medication cabinet inside a ziploc baggie with the child's name written on the outside. The epi pen did not have the prescription box it would have been prescribed in.
Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2023.
ReportSeptember 26, 20232 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
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. In reviewing the investigation, it was found that a caregiver was observed by staff and admitting to picking up young children by their arms.
Correction verified by the state on January 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Through reviewing the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a background status of Eligible With Conditions that prevented them from being alone in the classroom supervising children had been left alone to supervise a group of toddlers while on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on January 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 11, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the upper arm, lifting them off the ground, and moving them back to the line when the child tried to run ahead.
Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportAugust 30, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2705(1) - School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Seating, TablesRisk level: Medium
Based on information obtained during an investigation children are being cared for in the hallway with no tables or chairs to sit in to do their homework or eat their snack.
Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2023.
ReportAugust 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 26, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
It was found through investigation that a child in care had received an injury and had medical treatment for this injury. The operation failed to report this injury and Childcare Regulation was not made aware of it until a different incident was being investigated more than 2 weeks after this incident took place.
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 24, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
At the time of the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a pending background check had been present in the classroom with children and additional caregivers.
Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
This was found to be deficient when a caregiver slapped a child on the cheek when the child put a small rock in their mouth.
Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 516 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
At the time of the inspection the infant classroom had 5 children under the age of 12 months with 1 caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 9, 20226 citations recorded6 of 669 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection, one child's record was missing immunization documentation.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection there were 4 children requiring epi-pens, with 3 children who had epi pens with expired dates.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection, 2 children did not have completed health statements in their admission records.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022.
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's RecordsRisk level: Medium
At the time of inspection, 5/10 personnel records reviewed were found to be incomplete.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022.
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label DirectionsRisk level: High
At the time of inspection there were 2 epinephrine injections for children in care that were not stored in the original containers/packaging with child's full name or date brought to the operation.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection there were 5 children enrolled with documented food allergies without completed food allergy plans in their files.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 31, 2022Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or ExploitationRisk level: High
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was found that caregivers and administration became aware of a concern of abuse of a child in care and did not make a report of the concern to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on information obtained through investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they grabbed a child by the arm in a rough manner that caused discomfort to the child.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that staff were aware of a parent concern regarding interactions between their child and a caregiver and failed to report to licensing in the required time frame of 2 days.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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