Kids Palace Learning Center

Childcare Center|1001 METKER ST, Irving, TX 75062|(972) 252-4222

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
845662
Expires
February 2, 2027
Licensed Capacity
79 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

30 records
  • routine#862212807

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212806

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Medium

    One child'd files was missing a health statement.

    746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2025-08-18
  • routine#862212805

    7 violations found (2 high, 4 medium, 1 low severity).

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Medium

    Three children files were missing a health statement.

    746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2025-08-18

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Medium

    The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.

    746.2207(a)Corrected 2025-07-28

    Required Personnel Records - TB Test

    Low

    2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.

    746.901(3)Corrected 2025-08-11

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    Medium

    1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.

    746.2409(a)(10)Corrected 2025-08-11

    Written Operational Policies - Transportation

    Medium

    In the operation policies it was missing the transportation section. Also, It was missing the unassigned epinepherine auto injector section and parent rights. It was missing more detail for physical activity.

    746.501(a)(14)Corrected 2025-08-11

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    High

    I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away.

    746.1203(3)(D)Corrected 2025-07-28

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

    High

    Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.

    746.1301(a)(1)(A)Corrected 2025-08-04
  • routine#862212804

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212803

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

    High

    A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.

    746.2428Corrected 2025-01-07

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    High

    The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.

    746.1315(b)(1)Corrected 2025-01-27
  • routine#862212802

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

    During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit.

    746.2407Corrected 2024-12-27

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    High

    The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.

    746.1315(b)(1)Corrected 2025-01-27
  • complaint#862351169

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212801

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212800

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862351168

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212799

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    Medium

    2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.

    746.605(11)Corrected 2024-03-27
  • routine#862212798

    14 violations found (8 high, 6 medium severity).

    Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    High

    The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.

    746.5401Corrected 2024-03-18

    Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant

    High

    All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.

    746.2411(2)(I)Corrected 2024-03-04

    Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

    Medium

    1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.

    746.901(8)Corrected 2024-03-05

    Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    Medium

    2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.

    746.605(11)Corrected 2024-03-05

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

    High

    On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.

    746.4601(3)Corrected 2024-03-25

    Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

    High

    All play yards had extra mattress space.

    746.2411(2)(A)Corrected 2024-03-04

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    High

    6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.

    746.1301(a)(2)(A)Corrected 2024-03-25

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Medium

    1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.

    746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2024-04-05

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    High

    The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.

    746.4751(c)Corrected 2024-03-25

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    High

    7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.

    746.1315(b)(1)Corrected 2024-03-25

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    High

    Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.

    746.1203(3)(D)Corrected 2024-03-04

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    Medium

    The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.

    746.1311(a)Corrected 2024-03-25

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Medium

    All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.

    746.2421(a)Corrected 2024-03-05

    Written Activity Plans

    Medium

    The infant room did not have a written activity plan.

    746.2203(a)Corrected 2024-03-05
  • routine#862212797

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212796

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862351167

    3 violations found (3 high severity).

    AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    High

    During the investigation it was determined that a 7-month-old child was asleep in the play yard with a toy in the play yard.

    746.2415(b)Corrected 2023-09-14

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    High

    During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.

    746.3415(4)Corrected 2023-09-14

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    High

    During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.

    746.1601Corrected 2023-09-14
  • routine#862212795

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862351166

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212794

    3 violations found (3 high severity).

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    High

    The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.

    746.5617(a)(2)Corrected 2023-05-18

    Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    High

    The director does not have current transportation training.

    746.1316(a)Corrected 2023-05-19

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

    High

    The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.

    746.5617(a)(1)Corrected 2023-05-18
  • routine#862212793

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212792

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Medium

    The infant classroom was observed watching television.

    746.2207(a)Corrected 2022-10-24
  • routine#862212791

    4 violations found (3 high, 1 medium severity).

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    High

    I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.

    746.1601Corrected 2022-10-03

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

    High

    The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.

    746.5617(a)(1)Corrected 2022-10-04

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    High

    An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.

    746.3415(4)Corrected 2022-10-03

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Medium

    A child was observed using screen time and is under two years old. This was corrected when the television was turned off.

    746.2207(a)Corrected 2022-10-03
  • complaint#862351165

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862351164

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212790

    8 violations found (3 high, 5 medium severity).

    Required Personnel Records

    Medium

    Four employee records were reviewed and are missing the following information: #1 and #2 are missing affidavit of employment #2 statement about parent handbook and employee handbook as well as verified that she was provided orientation.

    746.901Corrected 2022-07-12

    Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    High

    Four personnel records were reviewed and the following training is missing for three of the staff: MK needs 14 more hours of training for the last full year DB needs 24 hour for last full year LB Nees 24 hours for last full year

    746.1301(5)(A)Corrected 2022-07-28

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    High

    Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following: Child #3 is missing health care information on admission form and also the date the parent signed the emergency authorization part of the form.

    746.605(12)Corrected 2022-07-12

    Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    Medium

    Four staff training records were reviewed and the following training is needed for MK, DB, LB: Abuse/Neglect Training SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Dev Emergency Preparedness Medication Training Building and Premises Safety Training Communicable Diseases Training Food Allergy Training Hazardous Materials Training

    746.1311(e)Corrected 2022-07-28

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Medium

    Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following information: Child #1, #2, and #3 need updated shot records Child #1, and #3 need health care Provider Statement Child #3 needs box checked that parent handbook was provided (on front page of admission form).

    746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2022-07-12

    Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    Medium

    At follow up torn mats were still being used for naptime. During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.

    746.4503(a)Corrected 2022-07-12

    Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

    Medium

    Four caregiver training records were reviewed and MK, DB, and LB need these trainings for their last full year. These trainings cannot count toward the current year.

    746.1309(b)Corrected 2022-07-28

    Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number

    High

    Four children's records were reviewed and the following information is missing: Child # 4 needs child's address Child #1, #3 and #4 need address and phone number of emergency contact Child #1, #3, and #4 need phone number for their release persons information Child #1 needs transportation, field trip, and water permission boxes checked on front page

    746.605(2)Corrected 2022-07-12
  • routine#862212789

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212788

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    During an investigation inspection, three caregivers were observed in the operation and caring for children without an eligible background check.

    745.641Corrected 2022-05-26
  • complaint#862351163

    6 violations found (5 high, 1 medium severity).

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    High

    Throughout the inspection I observed 3 different infants asleep in a bouncer for more than 10 minutes each and the caregivers had opportunity to move them.

    746.2426Corrected 2022-05-24

    Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

    High

    During inspection, children's mats were next too each other in rows of four or five with no walking room between them.

    746.2909(3)Corrected 2022-05-24

    Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    Medium

    During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.

    746.4503(a)Corrected 2022-06-24

    Infant Care Area - Crib Placement

    High

    During the inspections, pack n plays were observed touching eacher other with no walking room between and allowing infants to have contact with other cribs. The beds were moved at inspection coming into compliance.

    746.2403(4)Corrected 2022-05-24

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    High

    A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and putting the child in their crib without washing the infants hands or the caregivers hands and then picking up another infant.

    746.3415(4)Corrected 2022-05-24

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    High

    During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.

    746.1601Corrected 2022-05-24
  • routine#862212787

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862212786

    2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    A caregiver is present and caring for children with a pending background check. Staff have stated that the caregiver started working at the center on 10/18. The caregiver's background check was submitted on 10/11. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.

    745.641Corrected 2021-10-20

    Written Activity Plans

    Medium

    The three and four year old classroom has an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. Upon entry of the classroom, this hadnt been completed. This was corrected during the inspection.

    746.2203(a)Corrected 2021-10-20
  • routine#862212785

    5 violations found (4 high, 1 medium severity).

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    High

    The caregiver was unable to provide documentation of CPR first aid certification completion. The certifications provided expired in september 2021.

    746.1315(a)Corrected 2021-10-13

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

    High

    The playground structure has four nails sticking out of the structure where children climb up to. Also the slide has torn cuts that could cause a tear in the skin while sliding down.

    746.4601(7)Corrected 2021-10-20

    Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    High

    The most recent Gas leak test was done in January 2019. This is required to be conducted every 2 years

    746.5401Corrected 2021-10-20

    Written Activity Plans

    Medium

    The three and four year old classroom does not have an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. The caregiver stated verbally what the children do hourly.

    746.2203(a)Corrected 2021-10-13

    Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    High

    The three caregivers who transport children do not have current certification to transport children. The caregivers are required to have 2 hours annually.

    746.1316(a)Corrected 2021-10-13

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79 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$950$1,350/mo

By age group

Infant$1,200$1,650
Toddler$1,050$1,450
Preschool$950$1,350
School-age$550$850

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