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SWTXC- Powers Kirchner CDC

130 MARSH ST, Uvalde, TX 78801-4840

Operation number:
538225
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Uvalde
Capacity:
93
License effective:
February 5, 1999
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8305912590
Email:
cmchapoy@swtjc.edu
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 10 available inspections for SWTXC- Powers Kirchner CDC from March 30, 2022 through January 8, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 7, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

Two later inspections, from April 17, 2025 through January 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78801

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
0.65

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
70%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.4

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.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was over ratio by 2 children. This was corrected at inspection when 2 children were moved to another classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation failed to adequately check the playground to ensure it was free of hazards.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
8 of 8 children did not have special needs portion filled out on application form during review of records.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
746.605(13)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation did not have the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs in their operational policy.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
An employee did not have an accurate start date of employment on file in records. Was corrected at inspection when the director had employee fill out new employment form including accurate start date.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on January 2022 and it has been over one year from the last inspection.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Five volunteers working at the center did not have a file to review.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901