Prosper KinderCare

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: One two year old child was in the hallway unattended and opening the door to come into the pre-k classroom where her mother was working. I

Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: One infant classroom was out of ratio for around a minute while one caregiver left the room to get a child from the bus. This left the classroom with one caregiver and 5 infants under 12 months.

Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 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: Staff did not know who was in charge of the operation at arrival on 8/13/26.

Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Based off investigation interviews it was determined that multiple classrooms were out of ratio due to staffing issues.

Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

State rule 746.2427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant"

Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient. One caregiver admitted to placing the infant on their stomach to sleep.

Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: One classroom was over ratio on 3 days for 10 minutes each day.

Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified by the state Apr 23, 2026. 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient.

Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified by the state Mar 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers of children under 24 months must complete the extra annual training topics for that age group.

State rule 746.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required"

Inspector's note: Two out of two infant teachers were missing SIDS/safe sleep required annual training.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete one hour of annual training on preventing, recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.

State rule 746.1309(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment"

Inspector's note: Three out of ten staff files did not have abuse and neglect required annual training available for review during the visit.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: One class out of six classes did not have a cot chart that identifies which cot belongs to each children.

Corrected Aug 21, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: The operation's policy is missing several items to include how to access minimum standards online.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization records.

Corrected Aug 21, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: Two out of ten files were not updated and were missing health statements during the visit. 8/14/25-Two out of ten files were not updated and were missing health statements during the visit.

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

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: Four out of ten staff files were missing the completed 2912 affidavit available for review.

Corrected Aug 21, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: 9 out of 9 infant feeding schedules were either missing or not updated.

Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

State rule 746.4913 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials"

Inspector's note: There was not data/impact test available for review during the visit.

Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: Two out of ten files were not updated and were missing health statements during the visit.

Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk A list of current employees must be posted.

State rule 746.401(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name"

Inspector's note: The employee list posted was not updated during the visit.

Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).