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 eight available inspections for Irving KinderCare from November 19, 2025 through August 5, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 16, 2026 and involved child guidance.
Four later inspections, from June 11, 2026 through August 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
8
8 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
5
5 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
5
5 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 11 local median in Irving
Compared to 72 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.63
Local median
0.54
0.63This provider
0.54Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
13%
Local median
25%
13%This provider
25%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
13%
Local median
29%
13%This provider
29%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.79
0This provider
0.79Local average
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.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
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
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. The caregiver grabbed a child and forcefully sat them down them in a chair. Caregiver also yanked the child's arm multiple times.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. The caregiver was observed restraining, holding the child's hands on her back, and placing their weight on the child multiple times. These actions caused the child pain.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. The caregiver did not show good judgment when restraining a child multiple times for several minutes each time without proper restrain training or restrain certification.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. The caregiver can be heard yelling at the child multiple times in a classroom video recording.