Mid-Cities Scholars of North Richland Hills

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: Rubber loose fill material was below the required six inches on the second playground.

Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026.

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: One child's immunization record was not current.

Corrected Sep 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026.

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: One personnel file did not have education documentation.

Corrected Sep 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: One personnel file was missing form 2912 (Pre Employment Affidavit).

Corrected Sep 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026.

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: Emergency medical authorization was missing from a child's admission packet.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 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: Two admission forms did not provide release information.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state May 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 admission forms were missing a listed emergency contact.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state May 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Two children's immunization records were missing from files.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state May 29, 2026.

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

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

Inspector's note: One children's file was missing an admission page which included permission response to transportation, water activities, and field trips.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026.

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The operation did not perform a fire drill in February 2026.

Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: Safety documentation was not taken for fire extinguishers and smoke detectors testing.

Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 16, 2026.

High risk Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children

State rule 746.5209(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children"

Inspector's note: An exterior door designated as an emergency exit in a classroom was unable to be opened during the inspection.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant Care Area - Crib Placement

State rule 746.2403(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area - Crib Placement"

Inspector's note: Cribs were placed against one another on one wall of the classroom.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. 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: Use zone areas of the playground did not meet the appropriate depth of 6 inches of loose-fill.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025.

Medium-high risk Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

State rule 746.5305 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mounting of Fire Extinguishers"

Inspector's note: A fire extinguisher in a classroom was not mounted on the wall.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).