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Kids Kare Academy

703 S ELLIS ST, Groesbeck, TX 76642-1855

Operation number:
1507740
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Limestone
Capacity:
50
License effective:
August 20, 2013
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547292427
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 18 available inspections for Kids Kare Academy from March 9, 2022 through July 23, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 16, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in Limestone County

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.06
Local median
1.85

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
54%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
59%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
4.2

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The infant daily report did not have a section for mood to be recorded.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
Official code
746.2431(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The sheets on some of the cribs in the infant room were not snug, and one set of sheets was coming off of the mattress. This was corrected during the inspection when the sheets were replaced with snug-fitting sheets.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing training in communicable diseases and building and physical premises safety. The director took building and physical premises safety training during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver had first aid and CPR training that expired in June 2026.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in emergency planning and communicable diseases and two were missing training in managing food allergies, handling hazardous materials, and building and physical premises safety.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing an affidavit for not getting certain immunizations.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers were last checked in May 2026. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the fire extinguishers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not conducted in July. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in one minute and fifty seconds.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two slides were on the grass and did not have any loose-fill around or underneath. This was corrected during the inspection when one slide was removed from the playground and the other was moved to the mulch area so it had the proper amount of loose-fill.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent's rights.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation made substitutions for breakfast and lunch, but these substitutions were not recorded. This was corrected at inspection when the director recorded and posted the substitutions that were made.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A caregiver used a handwashing sink to prepare food when pouring juice out of a fruit cup. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver used the trashcan to pour the juice out instead.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver used melatonin spray in the classroom before naptime to help the children sleep. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation and all melatonin sprays were removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver left a bottle of melatonin spray on the floor within the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the room when she saw it.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was determined a child in care was not changed promptly by a caregiver. The caregiver allowed the child to lay down for nap with a wet diaper.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed a toddler use a potty chair and go back to the table to eat without washing hands. This was corrected by the caregiver taking the toddler to the sink and wash hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)