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Kings Kids Academy

Licensed child-care center in Irving, TX 75062 · Texas operation #537667

Record summary

2 high-risk · 8 total

2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 7 inspections); last inspection Oct 1, 2026.

2 of 8 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
3511 Country Club Rd N, Irving, TX 75062
Phone
(972) 255-7181
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
101 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Mar 10, 1999
Director
Felicia Akpunku
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Oct 1, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 29, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 10, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 25, 2026: Inspection

5 citations.

High risk Each vehicle that transports children must be equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.

State rule 746.5625(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle"

Inspector's note: The operation has two vehicles used to transport children that did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk When the director is away, a qualified caregiver must be in charge.

State rule 746.1013(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge"

Inspector's note: Upon my arrival at the operation at 7:55 am. There were three caregivers and children present, but no one oversaw the operation or was put in charge while the director was not present at the operation. The administrative director arrived at 8:33 am and stated they oversaw the operation and was in charge when the director was not present.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: During the visit, the operation did not have at least 6 inches of loose fill installed on the playground under the structure and exit areas of the slide and equipment.

Corrected Oct 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 29, 2026.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: During the visit, the television was on while one child was eating breakfast and the other children were watching the television. The caregiver turned the television off during the visit.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Records of outdoor play equipment maintenance must be kept for 3 months.

State rule 746.4751(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months"

Inspector's note: During the visit, the operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist avaiable for review.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Nov 4, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 29, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: 6 out of 10 children did not have the authorization for medical emergency attention filled out in their files.

Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The operation playground did not have at least 6 inches of loose fill.

Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: 9 out of 10 children did not have a health statement from their physician.

Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Nov 22, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Kings Kids Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #537667.

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