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Watauga KinderCare

5801 WATAUGA RD, Watauga, TX 76148-3070

Operation number:
193276- 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:
120
License effective:
December 19, 1986
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8176569521
Email:
300881@klcorp.com
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 43 available inspections for Watauga KinderCare from September 10, 2021 through February 19, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
43

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
32

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

43 total inspections vs 6 local median in 76148

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.74
Local median
0.54

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
32%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.42

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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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three personnel records had incomplete affidavits.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Six children's files were missing or did not have current immunization records.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
At the time of the inspection the director allowed a caregiver to be present in a classroom without a background check. The director provided a different name for the caregiver, who had an active background check, and advised the caregiver present to do the same.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was present, alone, in the classroom without having completed a background check at the operation.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS Investigation. It was found that caregivers did not adjust the level of supervision required for a child in care when that child began exhibiting concerning behaviors. Caregivers were engaged in caregiving duties to the extent that they became unaware of the on-goings in the classroom and a child went into the bathroom with another child.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was found that different caregivers observed concerning behaviors in a child in care and did not communicate with one another about the behaviors to ensure that the child could be supervised appropriately.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Official code
746.1203(10)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The investigation found that the named director at the operation had been on maternity leave and there was not a notification sent to Childcare Regulation.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
Official code
746.1013(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of the visit 4 of the infants that require written feeding instructions did not have updated forms within the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 1 classroom had 18 children present with 1 caregiver, exceeding the caregiver/child ratio for the age group by 3 children.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of the visit 3 of the 10 children's records had missing items like emergency contact, emergency contact address, and address of elementary school attended.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 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: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found that a child was bitten in care and the parent was not notified of the bite until the following day.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2024
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: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of the inspection the operation had 1 child with a food allergy that did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's physician.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 3 infants in care did not have updated written feeding instructions within the last 30 days.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
At the time of the inspection an epi pen was stored in the locked medication cabinet inside a ziploc baggie with the child's name written on the outside. The epi pen did not have the prescription box it would have been prescribed in.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. In reviewing the investigation, it was found that a caregiver was observed by staff and admitting to picking up young children by their arms.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Through reviewing the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a background status of Eligible With Conditions that prevented them from being alone in the classroom supervising children had been left alone to supervise a group of toddlers while on the playground.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
At the time of the inspection a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the upper arm, lifting them off the ground, and moving them back to the line when the child tried to run ahead.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 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: Other violations
Report finding
Based on information obtained during an investigation children are being cared for in the hallway with no tables or chairs to sit in to do their homework or eat their snack.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2705(1) - School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Seating, Tables
Official code
746.2705(1)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was found through investigation that a child in care had received an injury and had medical treatment for this injury. The operation failed to report this injury and Childcare Regulation was not made aware of it until a different incident was being investigated more than 2 weeks after this incident took place.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
At the time of the investigation it was found that a caregiver with a pending background check had been present in the classroom with children and additional caregivers.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This was found to be deficient when a caregiver slapped a child on the cheek when the child put a small rock in their mouth.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At the time of the inspection the infant classroom had 5 children under the age of 12 months with 1 caregiver.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection there were 5 children enrolled with documented food allergies without completed food allergy plans in their files.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection, 2 children did not have completed health statements in their admission records.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 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: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection, one child's record was missing immunization documentation.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of inspection, 5/10 personnel records reviewed were found to be incomplete.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
At the time of inspection there were 2 epinephrine injections for children in care that were not stored in the original containers/packaging with child's full name or date brought to the operation.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Official code
746.3805(a)(1)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
At the time of inspection there were 4 children requiring epi-pens, with 3 children who had epi pens with expired dates.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that staff were aware of a parent concern regarding interactions between their child and a caregiver and failed to report to licensing in the required time frame of 2 days.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was found that caregivers and administration became aware of a concern of abuse of a child in care and did not make a report of the concern to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.1201(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained through investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they grabbed a child by the arm in a rough manner that caused discomfort to the child.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
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
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The center did not make a report to Child Care Regulation. The director understands that any communicable disease must be reported to CCR within two days.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)