Back

The Kids Castle

4236 BURKBURNETT RD, Wichita Falls, TX 76306-1950

Operation number:
1519962
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wichita
Capacity:
121
License effective:
December 31, 2013
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
9402323830
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 31 available inspections for The Kids Castle from September 11, 2021 through May 27, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
31

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 9 local median in 76306

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.52
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.56

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.

Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Official code
746.5305
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
Official code
746.1329(b)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2207(c)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the unannounced inspection, there were children in separate classrooms with only one caregiver. Children were left unattended as the caregiver left one classroom and went to another classroom where other children were playing. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived and went into the classroom correcting the deficiency.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the unannounced inspection, the operation was out of compliance with child/staff ratio. During the inspection, another caregiver arrived correcting the deficiency.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601