Kids of Valor Academy-Santa Fe
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
23 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 13, 2026
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 3, 2026
- Provider
- Kids of Valor Academy-Santa Fe
- License number
- 1703820
- Location
- 15911 FIR RD, Santa Fe, TX 77517
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 23.3/100
- Inspection record
- 23 inspections, last inspected March 13, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
105
Total Violations
Mar 13, 2026
Last Inspection
116
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (105)
During the inspection, the operational handbook was viewed and was missing statement related to supporting services for children with special care needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
During the inspection, there were 5 out of 10 staff files viewed that did not have their 24 hours of training for the 2024-2025 year. 1 staff had 10 hours of annual training,1 staff had 15 hours of annual training, 2 staff did not have any annual training hours 1 staff had 19 hours of annual training
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-24
During the insepction, the operational handbook was viewed and was missing statement related to safe sleep.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
During the inspection, there were 5 out of 10 staff files viewed that did not have their 24 hours of training for the 2024-2025 year. 1 staff had 10 hours of annual training,1 staff had 15 hours of annual training, 2 staff did not have any annual training hours 1 staff had 19 hours of annual training
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-24
During the insepction, the operational handbook was viewed and was missing statement related to safe sleep.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
During the inspection, there were 5 out of 10 staff files viewed that did not have their 24 hours of training for the 2024-2025 year. 1 staff had 10 hours of annual training,1 staff had 15 hours of annual training, 2 staff did not have any annual training hours 1 staff had 19 hours of annual training
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-24
During the inspection, the operational handbook was viewed and was missing statement related to supporting services for children with special care needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
During the insepction, the operational handbook was viewed and was missing statement related to safe sleep.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
During the inspection, the operational handbook was viewed and was missing statement related to supporting services for children with special care needs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
Three children files out of six reviewed did not have addresses for their emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10
The children files reviewed did not have information on whether the child can swim unassisted or not.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10
Three children files out of six reviewed did not have addresses for their emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10
A climbing structure on the toddler playground does not have loose fill under or around the use zones of the equipment. A blue mettle slide on the toddler playground does not have loose fill under or around the use zones. Note: Loose fill has been purchased and is on site waiting to be added to use zone areas. However, there is not sufficient loose fill to cover the required needs on the toddler playground and refill the structure on the older children's playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-01
A climbing structure on the toddler playground does not have loose fill under or around the use zones of the equipment. A blue mettle slide on the toddler playground does not have loose fill under or around the use zones. Note: Loose fill has been purchased and is on site waiting to be added to use zone areas. However, there is not sufficient loose fill to cover the required needs on the toddler playground and refill the structure on the older children's playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-01
The children files reviewed did not have information on whether the child can swim unassisted or not.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10
Three children files out of six reviewed did not have addresses for their emergency contacts.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10
A climbing structure on the toddler playground does not have loose fill under or around the use zones of the equipment. A blue mettle slide on the toddler playground does not have loose fill under or around the use zones. Note: Loose fill has been purchased and is on site waiting to be added to use zone areas. However, there is not sufficient loose fill to cover the required needs on the toddler playground and refill the structure on the older children's playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-01
The children files reviewed did not have information on whether the child can swim unassisted or not.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-10
Mulch on the school age playground did not meet the proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
The fire drills did not contain the time of the drill and length of time from July to October.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-09
Mulch on the school age playground did not meet the proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
The operational policy did not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
Insufficient space was observed between the nap mats in the preschool classroom. SN: Corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Climbing equipment on the twos playground was observed to have cracks and sharp edges.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
The fire drills did not contain the time of the drill and length of time from July to October.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-09
The operational policy did not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
Insufficient space was observed between the nap mats in the preschool classroom. SN: Corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Climbing equipment on the twos playground was observed to have cracks and sharp edges.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
Climbing equipment on the twos playground was observed to have cracks and sharp edges.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
Mulch on the school age playground did not meet the proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
The operational policy did not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
Insufficient space was observed between the nap mats in the preschool classroom. SN: Corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire drills did not contain the time of the drill and length of time from July to October.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-09
The fire drill for last month was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17
The fire drill for last month was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17
The fire drill for last month was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17
During follow up inspection, child safety alarm did not come on after exiting the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
During follow up inspection, child safety alarm did not come on after exiting the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
During follow up inpsection, staff did not have a valid training in Pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-14
During follow up inspection, child safety alarm did not come on after exiting the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
During follow up inpsection, staff did not have a valid training in Pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-14
During follow up inpsection, staff did not have a valid training in Pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-14
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 2 classrooms observed were watching a show on the ipad. Children were under the age of two years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
The director/permit holder did not notify Child Care Regulation that the operation was ready to begin providing transportation services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
The director/permit holder did not notify Child Care Regulation that the operation was ready to begin providing transportation services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
During investigation inspection, staff did not know the ages of all the children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, staff did not have daily report sheets avaliable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, staff did not know the ages of all the children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inpsection, staff did not have a valid training in Pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 2 classrooms observed were watching a show on the ipad. Children were under the age of two years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
The director/permit holder did not notify Child Care Regulation that the operation was ready to begin providing transportation services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
During investigation inspection, staff did not know the ages of all the children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inpsection, staff did not have a valid training in Pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, staff did not have daily report sheets avaliable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 2 classrooms observed were watching a show on the ipad. Children were under the age of two years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, staff did not have daily report sheets avaliable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inpsection, staff did not have a valid training in Pediatric CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, fire extinguisher was not serviced by fire marshal and was empty. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, child safety alarm was not working on van used to transport children. Noted: Owner had mechanic come to operation to fix child safety alarm. Once fixed owner brought me outside to hear safety alarm.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During investigation inspection, van used to transport children had missing therometer, cotton balls and gauze.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 2 classrooms observed was out of ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, one of the children being transported did not have emergency telephone number listed. Noted: Picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, fire extinguisher was not serviced by fire marshal and was empty. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, emergency medical information was not in file for children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, child safety alarm was not working on van used to transport children. Noted: Owner had mechanic come to operation to fix child safety alarm. Once fixed owner brought me outside to hear safety alarm.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During investigation inspection, van used to transport children had missing therometer, cotton balls and gauze.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 2 classrooms observed was out of ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, one of the children being transported did not have emergency telephone number listed. Noted: Picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, fire extinguisher was not serviced by fire marshal and was empty. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, emergency medical information was not in file for children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 2 classrooms observed was out of ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, one of the children being transported did not have emergency telephone number listed. Noted: Picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, child safety alarm was not working on van used to transport children. Noted: Owner had mechanic come to operation to fix child safety alarm. Once fixed owner brought me outside to hear safety alarm.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During investigation inspection, emergency medical information was not in file for children being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During investigation inspection, van used to transport children had missing therometer, cotton balls and gauze.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-01
During inspection, parents had not received form 2970 prior to my visit. Operation had til 5/1/21 to notify parents of the violation of minimum standard 746.2426. Noted: Owner/Director printed and is sending form 2790 to parents.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection, one bottle was observed missing a child's name. Noted: Bottle was labeled by caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection, parents had not received form 2970 prior to my visit. Operation had til 5/1/21 to notify parents of the violation of minimum standard 746.2426. Noted: Owner/Director printed and is sending form 2790 to parents.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In 2 out of the 3 classrooms observed staff did not know the ages or how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
During inpection, it was reported by director that she was no longer the director during the time of my visit on 4/26/21. Licensing was not notified of this change until 5/12/21. Noted: Director has since been re-hired.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection, one bottle was observed missing a child's name. Noted: Bottle was labeled by caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection, parents had not received form 2970 prior to my visit. Operation had til 5/1/21 to notify parents of the violation of minimum standard 746.2426. Noted: Owner/Director printed and is sending form 2790 to parents.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In 2 out of the 3 classrooms observed staff did not know the ages or how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
During inspection, one bottle was observed missing a child's name. Noted: Bottle was labeled by caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inpection, it was reported by director that she was no longer the director during the time of my visit on 4/26/21. Licensing was not notified of this change until 5/12/21. Noted: Director has since been re-hired.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inpection, it was reported by director that she was no longer the director during the time of my visit on 4/26/21. Licensing was not notified of this change until 5/12/21. Noted: Director has since been re-hired.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In 2 out of the 3 classrooms observed staff did not know the ages or how many children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Based on external documentation, it was observed that two infants were left unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Based on external documentation, it was observed that two infants were left unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Based on external documentation, it was observed that two infants were left unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01
Two infants were observed to be sleeping in restrictive devices. Noted: Pictures were taken, and children were removed and placed on their backs in their cribs by caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12
Two infants were observed to be sleeping in restrictive devices. Noted: Pictures were taken, and children were removed and placed on their backs in their cribs by caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12
Two infants were observed to be sleeping in restrictive devices. Noted: Pictures were taken, and children were removed and placed on their backs in their cribs by caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 did not have 8 hours of Pre-Service traing before being counted into ratio. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 had unsupervised access to children before completing orientation. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 had not taken Pediatric First Aid before having unsupervised access to children. Noted: Picture were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was observed that staff hired on 4/16/2021 was forcing a child to sleep on cot for naptime. Staff was terminated on 4/22/2021. Noted: Video was taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 had not taken Pediatric First Aid before having unsupervised access to children. Noted: Picture were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 had unsupervised access to children before completing orientation. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was observed that staff hired on 4/16/2021 was forcing a child to sleep on cot for naptime. Staff was terminated on 4/22/2021. Noted: Video was taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 did not have 8 hours of Pre-Service traing before being counted into ratio. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 had unsupervised access to children before completing orientation. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 did not have 8 hours of Pre-Service traing before being counted into ratio. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff hired on 4/16/2021 had not taken Pediatric First Aid before having unsupervised access to children. Noted: Picture were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was observed that staff hired on 4/16/2021 was forcing a child to sleep on cot for naptime. Staff was terminated on 4/22/2021. Noted: Video was taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kids of Valor Academy-Santa Fe's safety grade?
Kids of Valor Academy-Santa Fe has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 23.3 out of 100.
How many violations does Kids of Valor Academy-Santa Fe have?
Kids of Valor Academy-Santa Fe has 105 total violations on record, including 84 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Kids of Valor Academy-Santa Fe last inspected?
Kids of Valor Academy-Santa Fe was last inspected on March 13, 2026.