Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.75
Kids World Learning Center
405 KAY ST, Kilgore, TX 75662-5948
- Operation number:
- 856666
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Gregg
- Capacity:
- 94
- License effective:
- July 25, 2006
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9039841400
- Email:
- kidsworldlc@aol.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Kids World Learning Center from June 21, 2022 through February 19, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 9, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Two later inspections, from January 20, 2026 through February 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 75662
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 58%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.6
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 14, 2024May 14, 2024January 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the inspection the loose fill material was measured at around 1.5 inches and had grass growing through it.
- Correction deadline
- February 6, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Multiple rooms were observed with peeling/chipping paint in reach of the children.
- Correction deadline
- January 16, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During the inspection an infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes without being fed or transported.
- Correction deadline
- January 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 20, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation last had a Health Inspection completed on 04/10/2023, and stated they had to schedule the insepction.
- Correction deadline
- May 31, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 3, 2024
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
- The fire insepction was last completed on 04/11/2023.
- Correction deadline
- May 31, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 3, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the inspection the loose fill for the play structure was observed to be packing down and deteriorating. Roots and grass was also observed growing inside.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 14, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was examined and most of the items inside had expired. This was corrected at inspection when the owner went and bought a new first aid kit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
- Official code
- 746.4003(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During the inspection a the television was observed on in the drop-off room at 6:30AM. A few of the children were still in the room over an hour later still viewing the televsion.
- Correction deadline
- May 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
- Official code
- 746.2207(c)(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- During the investigation multiple caregivers stated they did not have access to a tracking system to know which children they are in charge of.
- Correction deadline
- May 18, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During the investigation it was found that a child was away from the center for 30 minutes and no staff in the building were aware of this.
- Correction deadline
- May 18, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During the inspection the television was seen on while a 13 month old child was present. The television also had advertisements as well.
- Correction deadline
- April 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Upon arrival a 13 month old infant was observed in a restrictive device. The child was left in the device for more than 15 minutes.
- Correction deadline
- April 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
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)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records had not been updated in at least 3 years.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
- Official code
- 746.609(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During the inspection a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the floor in the infants room in reach of the children.
- Correction deadline
- April 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the inspection the loose fill was observed to be packed down to an extent that made it only around 2 inches deep.
- Correction deadline
- June 28, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- During the inspection a portion of a toddler room was observed to be damaged exposing drywall to the children.
- Correction deadline
- June 28, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)