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Kids Under Construction

319 KAUFMAN ST S, Mount Vernon, TX 75457-2836

Operation number:
407734
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Franklin
Capacity:
99
License effective:
February 10, 1992
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035374311
Email:
kuc@fbcmv.com
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 25 available inspections for Kids Under Construction from August 30, 2021 through December 30, 2025.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Four later inspections, from April 15, 2025 through December 30, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.72
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1

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.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 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)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Official code
746.2907(a)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation only had documentation of fire drills, smoke detector checks, carbon monoxide detector checks completed in the following months of 2022: January, February, March, May, June, and August. You must conduct fire drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks monthly.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the play equipment on the playground containing the Grocery Store.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)