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Kinder Korner Preschool

605 W 8TH ST, Muleshoe, TX 79347-3329

Operation number:
1645727
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bailey
Capacity:
41
License effective:
February 17, 2017
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8062725215
Email:
staci.burris@gmail.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 12 available inspections for Kinder Korner Preschool from September 14, 2021 through July 15, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 15, 2026 and involved medication.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
12

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
An epi-pen was observed during the inspection without the original container from the pharmacy. Additionally, both epi pens were expired.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A staff member at the operation did not use a positive form of discipline when they were directing a child to get to their place in line. The staff member told the child that they were going to "string them up" if they did not do what they were told.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
746.2803(4)(C)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 out of 2 caregiver records reviewed did not have the required 5 hours instructor-led trainings.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Official code
746.1309(g)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver was observed not wearing gloves during a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put on a pair of disposable gloves prior to changing another child's diaper.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Official code
746.3505(c)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 4 records reviewed did not have verification of being up to date or have exemption or exception at admission and current shots.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing 25.25 clock hours (25 hours and 15 minutes) during the annual training of 8/4/2020 - 8/4/2021.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not obtain the required 24 hours within their annual training year of 1/3/2020 - 1/3/2021 and 8/18/2020 - 8/18/2021. Bot caregivers were missing 20 clock hours.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An individual has been frequently been present at the operation with access to children in care on a scheduled basis that did not have an eligible background check notification from the background check unit. **The director provided in writing that the individual is not being employed and around children in care until background check is submitted and eligibility received.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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