Kiddie Academy of Atascocita

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: Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to confirm that a caregiver did not utilize good judgement as they grabbed/pulled a child by the arm. A caregiver pushed a child once causing the child to bump into a nearby shelf, twice causing him to fall on his buttocks on the floor. The caregiver also slung the child by the arm, and the child fell forward onto what appeared to be a cushioned mat.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: During the investigation it was learned that the operation failed to ensure the parent was timely informed of all known information regarding a situation that placed a child at risk. Although management later identified possible causes of the injury through video review, including a block striking incident and a slip-and-fall, this information was not promptly communicated to the parent.

Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: During the investigation it was discovered that the operation failed to accurately document all known information regarding a situation that placed a child at risk. After management reviewed video footage and identified additional events that may have contributed to the child?s injury, the incident report did not initially reflect those findings and required revision. Therefore, the Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form was incomplete and did not accurately document the circumstances known to the operation.

Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: The assistant directors did not have access to their personnel files in the absence of the director for CCR Inspector to review.

Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified by the state Jan 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Release Information"

Inspector's note: A child's admission form did not include release information. The admission form is blank under the release authorization.

Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified by the state Feb 20, 2026. 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: The operation was cited due to lack of supervision during a transition period which they admitted to leaving a child behind in a classroom unattended.

Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: During the investigation staff did not know the children they were responsible for.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 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: A child in care was left unsupervised in the classroom

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: According to DFPS investigation findings video footage was reviewed and showed caregiver grabbing a child by the arm.

Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).