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Marquita KinderCare

3700 MARQUITA DR, Fort Worth, TX 76116-7005

Operation number:
43852- 747
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
153
License effective:
November 25, 1985
Hours:
12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
8172447211
Email:
300454@klcorp.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 62 available inspections for Marquita KinderCare from November 2, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 2, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
62

21 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

62 total inspections vs 15 local median in 76116

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.37
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.54

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of ten children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact name, number, and address.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have personnel records available for review during the time of inspection. The only records available was proof of background checks.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not provide a current annual inspection to licensing during the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver admitted to buckling her son in a chair until he calmed down. She stated it was only for a couple of minutes.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The director failed to wash hands after diapering and removing her gloves.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The director failed to wash an infants hands after diapering.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
Official code
746.3421(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Thsi standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after all classrooms were observed over ratio with no additional caregivers scheduled. This is an ongoing reoccuring issue.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the infant room, toddler classroom and two year olds classroom were observed over ratio.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 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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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two child files were missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four child files were missing the physician health statement.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to determine that Caregiver's did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control in the presence of children when they went into the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
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
There is sufficient evidence to determine that caregivers used profane language in the presence of children.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(6)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The deficiency is related to a DFPS investigation. A caregiver used poor judgment by telling a child to slap another child in the face with food.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file did not include updated immunizations.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file did not include the statement of health from a physician.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not self-report to licensing an incident that placed children at risk.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
As a result of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found reason to believe for sexual abuse of a child in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
An incident report was filled out but not shared with the parent with the proper 48-hour time span.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised for approximately an hour.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The operation failed to report a positive case of COVID-19 to licensing within the 48 hour time frame.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did no thave a current gas leak test.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)