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Childcare center · Mount Vernon, TX

Kids Under Construction

A licensed child care center in Mount Vernon, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Program details

Program type: Licensed child care center

Address: 319 KAUFMAN ST S, Mount Vernon, TX 75457

County: Franklin County

Phone: (903) 537-4311

Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School

Licensed capacity: 99 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 407734

Permit: Full Permit, issued February 10, 1992

On corrective action (HHSC): No

On adverse action (HHSC): No

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Inspection history

From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026

  • 7 inspections
  • 2 investigations
  • 7 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 5, Medium 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 17, 2021 to November 2, 2026, newest first: 27 visits and 20 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.

  1. November 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  2. October 6, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2026 · Correction verified: October 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One caregiver lacked 4 hours of training to complete last year's annual training.

  3. October 2, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2026 · Correction verified: November 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. An infant was placed in an adult-sized chair without safety restraints for a professional photograph. This resulted in the infant falling from the chair and obtaining medical attention.

  4. December 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  5. May 5, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  6. April 29, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  7. April 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  8. March 19, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2025 · Correction verified: April 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges.

    • 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2025 · Correction verified: March 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years.

    • 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training.

  9. May 22, 2024 · Inspection · 2 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: May 29, 2024 · Correction verified: May 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures.

    • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2024 · Correction verified: May 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center.

  10. August 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  11. July 26, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  12. July 24, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2023 · Correction verified: August 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline.

  13. July 19, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 26, 2023 · Correction verified: July 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food.

  14. May 8, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  15. March 27, 2023 · 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: March 27, 2023 · Correction verified: March 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request.

  16. March 13, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 13, 2023 · Correction verified: March 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground.

    • 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 24, 2023 · Correction verified: March 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years.

  17. March 3, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2023 · Correction verified: May 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result.

    • 746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2023 · Correction verified: May 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.

  18. December 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  19. December 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  20. November 21, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2022 · Correction verified: December 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children.

  21. November 17, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.

  22. August 15, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 2, 2022 · Correction verified: September 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation only had documentation of fire drills, smoke detector checks, carbon monoxide detector checks completed in the following months of 2022: January, February, March, May, June, and August. You must conduct fire drills, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector checks monthly.

  23. May 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  24. January 24, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  25. December 23, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

  26. November 19, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

  27. November 17, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations

    • 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2022 · Correction verified: January 24, 2022 · 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.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2021 · Correction verified: December 23, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews it was determined staff did not adequately supervise children on the playground as staff stood by each other visiting while the children were playing.

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Sources

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.

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