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Kids World Learning Center

Kilgore, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

5 state inspections, last 2 years
16 deficiencies on the state’s summary
12 high or medium-high risk
October 23, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued July 25, 2006
Capacity
94 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
856666

Where

405 Kay St
Kilgore, TX 75662

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 5
  • Medium-high 7
  • Medium 3
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
January 9, 2026Medium High746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
State’s note: “During the inspection the loose fill material was measured at around 1.5 inches and had grass growing through it.”
February 6, 2026
January 9, 2026High746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
State’s note: “During the inspection an infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes without being fed or transported.”
January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026Medium High746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
State’s note: “Multiple rooms were observed with peeling/chipping paint in reach of the children.”
January 16, 2026
May 14, 2024High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The fire insepction was last completed on 04/11/2023.”
May 31, 2024
May 14, 2024Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “The operation last had a Health Inspection completed on 04/10/2023, and stated they had to schedule the insepction.”
May 31, 2024
March 14, 2024Medium High746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
State’s note: “During the inspection the loose fill for the play structure was observed to be packing down and deteriorating. Roots and grass was also observed growing inside.”
April 15, 2024
March 14, 2024Medium746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
State’s note: “The first aid kit was examined and most of the items inside had expired. This was corrected at inspection when the owner went and bought a new first aid kit.”
At the inspection
May 2, 2023Medium746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
State’s note: “During the inspection a the television was observed on in the drop-off room at 6:30AM. A few of the children were still in the room over an hour later still viewing the televsion.”
May 2, 2023
April 28, 2023Medium High746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
State’s note: “During the investigation multiple caregivers stated they did not have access to a tracking system to know which children they are in charge of.”
May 18, 2023
April 28, 2023High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “During the investigation it was found that a child was away from the center for 30 minutes and no staff in the building were aware of this.”
May 18, 2023
April 25, 2023Medium746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State’s note: “During the inspection the television was seen on while a 13 month old child was present. The television also had advertisements as well.”
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023High746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
State’s note: “Upon arrival a 13 month old infant was observed in a restrictive device. The child was left in the device for more than 15 minutes.”
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “During the inspection a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the floor in the infants room in reach of the children.”
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023Low746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
State’s note: “During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records had not been updated in at least 3 years.”
May 2, 2023
June 21, 2022Medium High746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
State’s note: “During the inspection a portion of a toddler room was observed to be damaged exposing drywall to the children.”
June 28, 2022
June 21, 2022Medium High746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
State’s note: “During the inspection the loose fill was observed to be packed down to an extent that made it only around 2 inches deep.”
June 28, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Kids World Learning Center?

Texas HHSC's file lists 5 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 23, 2026. 1 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Kids World Learning Center have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 16: 5 high-risk, 7 medium-high-risk, 3 medium-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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