Kids Kare Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
34 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
August 7, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- Kids Kare Academy
- License number
- 1507740
- Location
- 703 S ELLIS ST, Groesbeck, TX 76642
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 19.8/100
- Inspection record
- 34 inspections, last inspected August 7, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
39
Total Violations
Aug 7, 2025
Last Inspection
50
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (39)
Two slides were on the grass and did not have any loose-fill around or underneath. This was corrected during the inspection when one slide was removed from the playground and the other was moved to the mulch area so it had the proper amount of loose-fill.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A fire drill was not conducted in July. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in one minute and fifty seconds.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A fire drill was not conducted in July. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in one minute and fifty seconds.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two slides were on the grass and did not have any loose-fill around or underneath. This was corrected during the inspection when one slide was removed from the playground and the other was moved to the mulch area so it had the proper amount of loose-fill.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A fire drill was not conducted in July. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in one minute and fifty seconds.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two slides were on the grass and did not have any loose-fill around or underneath. This was corrected during the inspection when one slide was removed from the playground and the other was moved to the mulch area so it had the proper amount of loose-fill.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent's rights.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01
The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent's rights.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent's rights.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01
Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01
The operation made substitutions for breakfast and lunch, but these substitutions were not recorded. This was corrected at inspection when the director recorded and posted the substitutions that were made.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation made substitutions for breakfast and lunch, but these substitutions were not recorded. This was corrected at inspection when the director recorded and posted the substitutions that were made.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation made substitutions for breakfast and lunch, but these substitutions were not recorded. This was corrected at inspection when the director recorded and posted the substitutions that were made.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver used a handwashing sink to prepare food when pouring juice out of a fruit cup. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver used the trashcan to pour the juice out instead.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver used a handwashing sink to prepare food when pouring juice out of a fruit cup. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver used the trashcan to pour the juice out instead.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver used a handwashing sink to prepare food when pouring juice out of a fruit cup. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver used the trashcan to pour the juice out instead.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver used melatonin spray in the classroom before naptime to help the children sleep. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation and all melatonin sprays were removed from the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver left a bottle of melatonin spray on the floor within the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the room when she saw it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver used melatonin spray in the classroom before naptime to help the children sleep. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation and all melatonin sprays were removed from the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver left a bottle of melatonin spray on the floor within the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the room when she saw it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver used melatonin spray in the classroom before naptime to help the children sleep. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation and all melatonin sprays were removed from the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver left a bottle of melatonin spray on the floor within the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the room when she saw it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
It was determined a child in care was not changed promptly by a caregiver. The caregiver allowed the child to lay down for nap with a wet diaper.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25
It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25
It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25
It was determined a child in care was not changed promptly by a caregiver. The caregiver allowed the child to lay down for nap with a wet diaper.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25
It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25
It was determined a child in care was not changed promptly by a caregiver. The caregiver allowed the child to lay down for nap with a wet diaper.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-25
Observed a toddler use a potty chair and go back to the table to eat without washing hands. This was corrected by the caregiver taking the toddler to the sink and wash hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed a toddler use a potty chair and go back to the table to eat without washing hands. This was corrected by the caregiver taking the toddler to the sink and wash hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed a toddler use a potty chair and go back to the table to eat without washing hands. This was corrected by the caregiver taking the toddler to the sink and wash hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28
Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28
Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28
During the inspection it was found that three caregiver files did not obtain the annual required no clock hour tranings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09
During the inspection it was found that three caregiver files did not obtain the annual required no clock hour tranings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09
During the inspection it was found that three caregiver files did not obtain the annual required no clock hour tranings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kids Kare Academy's safety grade?
Kids Kare Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 19.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Kids Kare Academy have?
Kids Kare Academy has 39 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Kids Kare Academy last inspected?
Kids Kare Academy was last inspected on August 7, 2025.