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Kidz Stop

804 S 17TH ST, Temple, TX 76504-5459

Operation number:
853149
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
107
License effective:
September 30, 2005
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547701853
Email:
kidzstopoftemple@yahoo.com

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 36 available inspections for Kidz Stop from November 9, 2021 through August 19, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 9, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from May 11, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
36

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
32

13 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
26

13 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

36 total inspections vs 24 local median in 76504

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.89
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
2.57

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: Health or food records
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation it was found that the daily sheets did not accurately reflect the feedings of the infants in care.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Official code
746.2431(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that one caregiver is working over 10 hours of direct care of children.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
Official code
746.1003(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that dirty clothes were not sent home immediately which resulted in the clothes being moldy once sent home.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
Official code
746.3505(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During an inspection during naptime, there was not an additional caregiver who was not counted in the child/caregiver ratio. This was corrected once naptime was over.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(5)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
It was found that infant bottles are washed/rinsed in the sink in the infant room that is also used for handwashing. There was a bottle brush and dish liquid on the sink. I spoke with the caregivers about not washing bottles in their sink in the room.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed an infant (5 months) with a bottle propped with a stuffed animal. This was corrected when the caregiver saw licensing and removed the stuffed animal and picked the infant up.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver went on break. Another caregiver supervied two different classrooms during this time, walking back and forth to each classroom
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Official code
746.1613(a)(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed 2 infants sleeping in rocking chairs. This was corrected when the teachers were asked to put the sleeping infants in their beds.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Abserved multiple infants sitting in rocker chairs from 1;27 pm until 3:53. Licensing had told the caregivers at the start of the inspection that the infants can only be in the restrictive devices for 15 minutes and they failed to remove the infants throughout the entire inspection. This was corrected when the infant were removed from the devices.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Observed one teacher in the room with 9 infants. The ratio for that age group is 1 teacher per 4 infants. The other teacher was in the office inside the infant room on their lunch break with the door shut. This was corrected when the teacher came back into the room.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed a 3 month old infant being fed in a rocking seat while the teacher held the bottle to the infants mouth. This was corrected when Licensing told the caregiver that infants 6 months and younger and any infant who cannot hold their own bottle must be held to be fed. The infant was taken out of the rocking chair to be held for the rest of the feeding.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib with a bottle. This was corrected when licensing asked the caregiver to remove the bottle.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed nails and screws sticking out of the floor of the infant room. A screw was removed from the floor that was sticking up. This was corrected when duct tape was placed over the nails and screws. Observed an outside door that was rotted at the bottom and splintered. Observed brown water stains in the kitchen, classroom and bathroom areas. Observed a baseboard coming off the wall in a classroom.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
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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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Observed children ages 19 months watching Ms. Rachel on a tablet. I spoke with the caregiver about children under the age of two not having screen time. The tablet was turned off during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed a caregiver using thier phone for Tik Tok. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver did not know how many children that they had. The caregiver stated that they should have 11 children, but there was only 10 children in the room. The caregiver counted and stated that one was moved.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed an infant in a crib with a bottle. The bottle was removed from the crib.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During this follow up inspection it was observed that there was a person in a classroom with children without a background check on file. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed Lysol and disinfectant spray under an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom that is used by the children in care. This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were removed and placed out of the reach of the children.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was two people at the operation without a cleared background check. One person was at the operation for a few hours to answer phones and the other person has been at the operation a couple of days to wash dishes. An administrative penalty will be imposed in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per statute, HRC 42.078(a-2).
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operations last sanitation inspection was 5/3/22. I spoke to the director about getting a health inspection each year.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed the last fire inspection conducted on 5/2/22. I spoke to the director about ensuring that a fire inspection is completed each month.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified of a minor injury of the child. This was corrected when I spoke to the caregiver about letting the parents know about minor injuries.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed using infant equipment and the safety straps were not fastened. The infant was immediately removed from the equipment when addressed bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a toddler classroom was out of ratio by one child. A child was removed from that classroom and placed into another classroom, bringing the toddler classroom ratio into compliance.
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
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three children were observed using equipment that was equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were not fastened. The safety straps were immediately fastened when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
After a review of children's records, a child enrolled in care did not have a physician's health statement on file for review. The child was enrolled in care in January of 2020.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
After a review of employee files, there were no affidavits for applicants for employment on file for review.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
After a review of employee files, there was no educational documentation to determine if employees met the educational requirements.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 16-month-old infant was observed to be asleep in an infant crib with a bottle. The bottle was immediately removed from the crib, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on information obtained through an investigation, a non-walking infant was observed in a bassinet.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on information obtained through an investigation, the childcare facility used a type of food as a reward.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Official code
746.3301(h)