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Martin Luther King Child Care

1100 SMITH ST, Wichita Falls, TX 76301-1331

Operation number:
142473
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wichita
Capacity:
53
License effective:
March 6, 1987
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9403227152
Email:
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 19 available inspections for Martin Luther King Child Care from November 30, 2021 through March 30, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 20, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Five later inspections, from November 21, 2025 through March 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 76301

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.32
Local median
0.3

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.3

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant child fell out of a stroller and had to obtain medical treatment due to the safety strap not being secured.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2026
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
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that children in care were physically abused.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver caused bruises on a child in care after grabbing the child by the arm on multiple occasions.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Upon review of the center's operational policies it was determined that the policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor activity. Furthermore, the operational policies were lacking information regarding the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in sub chapter H of the minimum standards. A portion of this violation was corrected at inspection when form 2550 discussing operational safe sleep polices was added to the center's operational policies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Upon entry the Director was absent, The present caregivers were not aware who was in charge of the operation in the director's absence.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Official code
746.1013(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)