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Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy

2001 N VALLEY MILLS DR, Waco, TX 76710-2560

Operation number:
1644103
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Mclennan
Capacity:
50
License effective:
May 30, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542246372
Email:
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 41 available inspections for Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy from November 9, 2021 through August 20, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 21, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Four later inspections, from May 22, 2026 through August 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
41

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
30

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

41 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76710

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.73
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
34%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.36

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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated they were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected during the inspection when I counted the children and informed the caregiver that they had ten children in their class.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Official code
746.501(a)(17)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
Official code
746.4607(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Official code
746.2803(4)(A)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
Correction deadline
November 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
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)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)