Deer Park KinderCare

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: Two children's records evaluated were missing the emergency contact's address on file.

Corrected Feb 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 26, 2026.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, it was determined two children in care were left unsupervised in the restroom.

Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified by the state Jan 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must make sure employees comply with the standards.

State rule 746.1003(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, it was determined that director did not ensure the employees complied with minimum standards when children in care were left unsupervised.

Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified by the state Jan 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A caregiver provided misleading information during the investigation.

Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care walked out of the playground unsupervised.

Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver was using an electronic I-pad while supervising children in the playground.

Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

State rule 746.5531 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System"

Inspector's note: The operation is missing carbon monoxide detector installed and operating.

Corrected May 22, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).