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The Kids Zone Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Denton, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 3730 E MCKINNEY ST STE 101, Denton, TX 76208
County: Denton County
Phone: (940) 218-6183
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 155 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1653857
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 21, 2017
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1653857 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 18 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 37 citations from these visits (risk level: High 19, Medium High 11, Medium 5, Medium Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 15, 2021 to October 16, 2026, newest first: 32 visits and 45 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 16, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2026 · Correction verified: October 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2026 · Correction verified: October 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5/10 children's records reviewed did not have adequate information for emegency contacts.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2026 · Correction verified: November 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A staff person was present at the operation without an active background check.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2026 · Correction verified: October 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff files reviewed at the operation did not have a Pre-Employment affidavit.
July 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 8, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2026 · Correction verified: June 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection that was conducted by a fire marshal.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2026 · Correction verified: May 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan did not have all required items, including: 746.5202 (B)(D)(E)(3 A,B)(4)(5)
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2026 · Correction verified: May 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The food allergy plan was not signed by both parent and health care professional.
April 23, 2026 · Inspection · 12 citations
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One vehicle did not have a required first aid kit. Two vehicles did not have all required supplies in good condition.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Required medical information was not available for 28 children in the AM transportation binder.
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Electronic child safety alarms were not being used in all vehicles checked during the inspection.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan did not have all required items, including: 746.5202 (B)(D)(E)(3 A,B)(4)(5)
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A potty seat was observed to not have been sanitized immediately after use.
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Information regarding emergency telephone numbers was not available for 28 children in the AM transportation binder.
746.1303(9) - Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have the required orientation traning for handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 caregivers were unaware of how many children they were caring for.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The food allergy plan was not signed by both parent and health care professional.
746.1205(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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Proper supervision was not observed when multiple school age children were allowed to go into the building from outside alone.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have documentation of all drills conducted.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection that was condcuted by a fire marshall.
April 22, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 19, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several classrooms had missing outlet covers.
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cleaning material was founded in sink that were not locked.
January 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 31, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the operational policies regarding release procedures of children were not followed, resulting in infants being left unsupervised.
746.1205(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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left the classroom for approximately 1 minute and 58 seconds.
September 29, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2025 · Correction verified: October 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Seven out of ten children are missing an admission date.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2025 · Correction verified: October 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the four infants do not have updated infant feeding instructions.
May 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2024 · Correction verified: October 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director is not appropriately supervising staff, as a classroom was left unattended for a period of time during naptime.
746.1205(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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2024 · Correction verified: October 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no caregiver supervising nap time for approximately 30 seconds.
September 19, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 4, 2024 · Correction verified: October 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation is using out dated admission forms from 2010 that does not have a special care needs statement.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 27, 2024 · Correction verified: October 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation has a piece of paper taped to an epi-pen. The Epi-pen is not in it's original packaging.
746.1205(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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2024 · Correction verified: October 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff were not properly supervising children when they were seen walking around the building.
March 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 8, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 25, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 12, 2024 · Correction verified: March 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
January 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 24, 2024 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The driver of the vehicle did not conduct a name to face when the children got of the vehicle, which resulted in a child being left on a vehicle.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not share an incident report with the parents.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not immediately communicate to the parents' critical information regarding an incident that placed a child at risk.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was left unattended in a vehicle for approximately 40 minutes.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2024 · Correction verified: March 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
December 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.4101 - Release of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation denied a parent to pick up their children.
December 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 30, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 16, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2023 · Correction verified: October 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. The infant was removed from the bouncer and moved to a crib.
October 3, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: October 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The bus binders were observed and missing the following; -some bus binders were missing a list for who is being transported for the month of October, -Some bus binders were missing children's paperwork that is required for transportation.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2023 · Correction verified: October 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children with food allergies, have expired epiPens on file at the center.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: October 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is a medication without a child name and it is unknown who it is for.
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: October 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The bus binders were observed and children's paperwork was missing permission for the center to transport the children to and from school.
December 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 20, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
October 11, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children with food allergies were missing the action plans and the medication.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four staff files were observed missing the following training hours for the last full year; (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, (3)Administering medication, (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Ten childrens files were observed and the following is missing; Two children files are missing health care information, One childs file is missing a special care statement, Five children files are missing the parents received the operational policies, One child is missing a health statement. and Three children are missing hearing and vision.
March 10, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 15, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.