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Kids Kare Academy

A licensed child care center in Groesbeck, Texas 76642

703 S Ellis St, Groesbeck, Texas 76642. (254) 729-2427.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 30, 2026.

The last 24 months 13 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

13 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 10 child care providers in Limestone County had 17.

17 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 29, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Policies Comply with Rules, at the inspection on Oct 18, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

13 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.

13 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 8, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    “A twenty-two-month-old was combined with the infant class where the youngest child was two months old. This was corrected during the inspection when the twenty-two-month-old was moved to another classroom, and the next oldest child in the class was sixteen months old.”

    Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 23, 2026.

Jul 16, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    “One caregiver had first aid and CPR training that expired in June 2026.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2026.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    “Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in emergency planning and communicable diseases and two were missing training in managing food allergies, handling hazardous materials, and building and physical premises safety.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2026.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

    “The director was missing training in communicable diseases and building and physical premises safety. The director took building and physical premises safety training during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 17, 2026.

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    “The sheets on some of the cribs in the infant room were not snug, and one set of sheets was coming off of the mattress. This was corrected during the inspection when the sheets were replaced with snug-fitting sheets.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 16, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2026.

  • Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    “The fire extinguishers were last checked in May 2026. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the fire extinguishers.”

    Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 16, 2026.

  • Infant Daily Report - Infant’s Mood

    “The infant daily report did not have a section for mood to be recorded.”

    Rule 746.2431(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Out of four children’s files reviewed, one child was missing an affidavit for not getting certain immunizations.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2026.

Aug 7, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    “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.”

    Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2025.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “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.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2025.

Oct 18, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Policies Comply with Rules

    “The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent’s rights.”

    Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 21, 2024.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 1, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 23, 2024.

Dec 14, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3313(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2023.

7 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 26, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2419(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023.

Oct 23, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2023.

  • Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2905(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023.

May 22, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

    “It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves.”

    Rule 746.2805(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 25, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 5, 2023.

  • Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3501(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 25, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 5, 2023.

Jan 19, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 19, 2023.

Sep 28, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    “Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 3, 2022.

All 21 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 29, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 16, 2026Inspection7 deficiencies cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Oct 18, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Oct 25, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 23, 2023Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo violation found
May 25, 2023InspectionNo violation found
May 22, 2023Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Jan 19, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Sep 28, 2022Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 20, 2013.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 50 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 4 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 10 child care providers in Limestone County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 17; this one had 13.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

9 of the 10 in Limestone County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Wanda Webb14
Kids Kare Academy This child care provider13
Wendy Sharp18
Living Proof Early Learning Center26
Maria Villatoro-Ventura21
Cool Cats Learning Academy34
Grandmas Academy28
Aunt Rosies Daycare LLC14
Mexia Head Start3
First Methodist Preschool16

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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