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Childcare center · Temple, TX

Kidz Stop

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

Program details

Program type: Licensed child care center

Address: 804 S 17TH ST, Temple, TX 76504

County: Bell County

Phone: (254) 770-1853

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

Licensed capacity: 107 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 853149

Permit: Full Permit, issued September 30, 2005

On corrective action (HHSC): No

On adverse action (HHSC): No

Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)

Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.

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Inspection history

From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026

  • 14 inspections
  • 6 investigations
  • 23 citations from these visits (risk level: High 10, Medium High 12, Medium 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 November 9, 2021 to September 24, 2026, newest first: 39 visits and 33 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. September 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  2. September 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  3. August 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  4. August 18, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 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 24, 2026 · Correction verified: September 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A child in care had multiple injuries to their head and the operation staff did not know how the injuries occurred and was unable to intervene to prevent the injury from occurring.

  5. May 11, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  6. May 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  7. May 9, 2026 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During a DFPS investigation it was found that the daily sheets did not accurately reflect the feedings of the infants in care.

    • 746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the DFPS investigation, it was found that one caregiver is working over 10 hours of direct care of children.

    • 746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During a DFPS investigation, it was found that dirty clothes were not sent home immediately which resulted in the clothes being moldy once sent home.

  8. May 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  9. April 27, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations

    • 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed an infant (5 months) with a bottle propped with a stuffed animal. This was corrected when the caregiver saw licensing and removed the stuffed animal and picked the infant up.

    • 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed 2 infants sleeping in rocking chairs. This was corrected when the teachers were asked to put the sleeping infants in their beds.

    • 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was found that infant bottles are washed/rinsed in the sink in the infant room that is also used for handwashing. There was a bottle brush and dish liquid on the sink. I spoke with the caregivers about not washing bottles in their sink in the room.

    • 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During an inspection during naptime, there was not an additional caregiver who was not counted in the child/caregiver ratio. This was corrected once naptime was over.

    • 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During an investigation it was found that a caregiver went on break. Another caregiver supervied two different classrooms during this time, walking back and forth to each classroom

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed one teacher in the room with 9 infants. The ratio for that age group is 1 teacher per 4 infants. The other teacher was in the office inside the infant room on their lunch break with the door shut. This was corrected when the teacher came back into the room.

    • 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Abserved multiple infants sitting in rocker chairs from 1;27 pm until 3:53. Licensing had told the caregivers at the start of the inspection that the infants can only be in the restrictive devices for 15 minutes and they failed to remove the infants throughout the entire inspection. This was corrected when the infant were removed from the devices.

  10. April 24, 2026 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed an infant sleeping in a crib with a bottle. This was corrected when licensing asked the caregiver to remove the bottle.

    • 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed a 3 month old infant being fed in a rocking seat while the teacher held the bottle to the infants mouth. This was corrected when Licensing told the caregiver that infants 6 months and younger and any infant who cannot hold their own bottle must be held to be fed. The infant was taken out of the rocking chair to be held for the rest of the feeding.

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2026 · Correction verified: May 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed nails and screws sticking out of the floor of the infant room. A screw was removed from the floor that was sticking up. This was corrected when duct tape was placed over the nails and screws. Observed an outside door that was rotted at the bottom and splintered. Observed brown water stains in the kitchen, classroom and bathroom areas. Observed a baseboard coming off the wall in a classroom.

  11. July 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  12. April 21, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · 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.

  13. April 16, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: April 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed an infant in a crib with a bottle. The bottle was removed from the crib.

    • 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: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: April 21, 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.

    • 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: April 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One caregiver did not know how many children that they had. The caregiver stated that they should have 11 children, but there was only 10 children in the room. The caregiver counted and stated that one was moved.

    • 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2025 · Correction verified: April 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During this follow up inspection it was observed that there was a person in a classroom with children without a background check on file. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

  14. April 10, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2025 · Correction verified: April 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed Lysol and disinfectant spray under an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom that is used by the children in care. This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were removed and placed out of the reach of the children.

  15. April 9, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2025 · Correction verified: April 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was two people at the operation without a cleared background check. One person was at the operation for a few hours to answer phones and the other person has been at the operation a couple of days to wash dishes. An administrative penalty will be imposed in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per statute, HRC 42.078(a-2).

  16. December 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  17. March 27, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  18. March 12, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

  19. December 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  20. December 8, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Observed the last fire inspection conducted on 5/2/22. I spoke to the director about ensuring that a fire inspection is completed each month.

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2023 · Correction verified: December 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operations last sanitation inspection was 5/3/22. I spoke to the director about getting a health inspection each year.

  21. August 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  22. August 2, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

  23. June 28, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

  24. May 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  25. May 18, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified of a minor injury of the child. This was corrected when I spoke to the caregiver about letting the parents know about minor injuries.

  26. January 3, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

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

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed using infant equipment and the safety straps were not fastened. The infant was immediately removed from the equipment when addressed bringing the facility into compliance.

  27. July 18, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  28. July 18, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  29. July 12, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  30. July 11, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  31. May 25, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a toddler classroom was out of ratio by one child. A child was removed from that classroom and placed into another classroom, bringing the toddler classroom ratio into compliance.

  32. May 12, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  33. April 29, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Three children were observed using equipment that was equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were not fastened. The safety straps were immediately fastened when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.

  34. April 27, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  35. March 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  36. March 18, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  37. March 3, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2022 · Correction verified: March 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      After a review of employee files, there were no affidavits for applicants for employment on file for review.

    • 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A 16-month-old infant was observed to be asleep in an infant crib with a bottle. The bottle was immediately removed from the crib, bringing the facility into compliance.

    • 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2022 · Correction verified: March 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      After a review of children's records, a child enrolled in care did not have a physician's health statement on file for review. The child was enrolled in care in January of 2020.

    • 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2022 · Correction verified: March 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      After a review of employee files, there was no educational documentation to determine if employees met the educational requirements.

  38. December 28, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

  39. November 9, 2021 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2021 · Correction verified: December 28, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on information obtained through an investigation, the childcare facility used a type of food as a reward.

    • 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2021 · Correction verified: December 28, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on information obtained through an investigation, a non-walking infant was observed in a bassinet.

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