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Kids Palace Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Irving, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1001 METKER ST, Irving, TX 75062
County: Dallas County
Phone: (972) 252-4222
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 79 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 845662
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 2, 2005
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 845662 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 27 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 11, Medium 12, Low 1)
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 February 17, 2022 to January 6, 2026, newest first: 28 visits and 53 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.
January 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 15, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2025 · Correction verified: August 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
July 28, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2025 · Correction verified: August 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children files were missing a health statement.
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2025 · Correction verified: August 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2025 · Correction verified: August 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: July 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2025 · Correction verified: August 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2025 · Correction verified: August 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 7, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 7, 2025 · Correction verified: January 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2025 · Correction verified: January 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
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 27, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2025 · Correction verified: January 7, 2025 · 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.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 27, 2024 · Correction verified: January 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 23, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 22, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
March 13, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2024 · Correction verified: March 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
March 4, 2024 · Inspection · 14 citations
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2024 · Correction verified: March 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2024 · Correction verified: March 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All play yards had extra mattress space.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2024 · Correction verified: March 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2024 · Correction verified: March 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 18, 2024 · Correction verified: March 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2024 · Correction verified: March 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.
September 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 12, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 15, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 18, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2023 · Correction verified: May 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director does not have current transportation training.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.
February 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 24, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom was observed watching television.
October 3, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2022 · Correction verified: October 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2022 · Correction verified: October 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 4, 2022 · Correction verified: October 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2022 · Correction verified: October 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was observed using screen time and is under two years old. This was corrected when the television was turned off.
September 29, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
August 18, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 28, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2022 · Correction verified: July 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2022 · Correction verified: July 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2022 · Correction verified: July 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 24, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
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: May 26, 2022 · Correction verified: May 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation inspection, three caregivers were observed in the operation and caring for children without an eligible background check.
May 20, 2022 · Investigation · 6 citations
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2022 · Correction verified: May 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2022 · Correction verified: May 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2022 · Correction verified: May 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2022 · Correction verified: May 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, children's mats were next too each other in rows of four or five with no walking room between them.
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2022 · Correction verified: June 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 17, 2022 · 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.