Kid City USA

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver grabbed an awaken child's arm while the child was laying on a sleeping cot.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection both outdoor areas were observed to have trash/debris on the ground. Both playgrounds had large holes and low hanging branches. The toddler playground was observed to have vines with thorns, exposed screws protruding from the fence, a broken panel in the wood fencing, and a chicken wire barrier with sharp edges that was not secured. There was also concern that several areas of a brick wall on the toddler playground were in poor condition with several loose bricks and degraded mortar. Play equipment (spring car) on the preschool playground had a base that was exposed.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026.

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

State rule 746.5015(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, a water hose was observed on the toddler playground which was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection by staff removing the hose and storing it in area inaccessible to children.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Water Activities"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the operational policies did not include informaiton ro policies regarding water activities.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Duration"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the operational policies did not include the duration of indoor/outdoor physical activity.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must explain how parents can access the minimum standards online, the Texas abuse/neglect hotline and the state's website.

State rule 746.501(a)(23) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspeciton the operational policies did not include procedures for parents to access the minimum standards online. The policies did not include the Texas Abuse/Neglect hotline number or the HHSC website.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover preventing and responding to abuse and neglect.

State rule 746.501(a)(26) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the operational policies did not include information regarding the prevention of abuse/neglect of children.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026.