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Kids Kastle

4901 COBBS DR, Waco, TX 76710-2754

Operation number:
125183
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Mclennan
Capacity:
136
License effective:
October 23, 1985
Hours:
08:30 AM-02:30 PM
Days:
Tue,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547725636
Email:
Not listed
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 seven available inspections for Kids Kastle from February 1, 2022 through August 6, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved background screening.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four 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
7

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76710

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.36

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.

Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Official code
746.401(11)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Medication
Report finding
One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809