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Kelly King

8 critical, 20 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 6, 2024.

1491 Fish Hatchery Rd, Huntsville, TX 77320 · (936) 577-7616

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHuntsville licensed centers, n=16

Critical findings8 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 4 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 6, 2024.

Critical8 vs median 8

81% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 14

100% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Registered

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1795725 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

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2025
Jul 1, 2025 to Jul 1, 20254 inspections
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- Jul 1, 2025 inspection
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2024
Jun 12, 2024 to Jun 12, 20244 inspections
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- Jun 12, 2024 inspection
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Jun 6, 2024Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  Two of the rooms the children are sleeping in do not have smoke detectors installed.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  The fenced outdoor activity space only has 1 of 2 required exits.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4109.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
  The operational policies did not include the duration of physical activity. The safe sleep, discipline, and medication policies also needed to inlcude a bit more information.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan did not include the name and address of an alternate shelter away from the home that will be used if needed.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fenced outdoor area had a bucket of standing water and tree debris. The playroom area had some household equipment type items that needed to be cleared out or put up higher out of the way so as to be inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  There were not health statements for the three dogs at the home.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
Jun 6, 2024Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  Two of the rooms the children are sleeping in do not have smoke detectors installed.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan did not include the name and address of an alternate shelter away from the home that will be used if needed.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  The fenced outdoor activity space only has 1 of 2 required exits.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4109.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  There were not health statements for the three dogs at the home.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
  The operational policies did not include the duration of physical activity. The safe sleep, discipline, and medication policies also needed to inlcude a bit more information.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fenced outdoor area had a bucket of standing water and tree debris. The playroom area had some household equipment type items that needed to be cleared out or put up higher out of the way so as to be inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  Two of the rooms the children are sleeping in do not have smoke detectors installed.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  The fenced outdoor activity space only has 1 of 2 required exits.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4109.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan did not include the name and address of an alternate shelter away from the home that will be used if needed.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  There were not health statements for the three dogs at the home.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
  The operational policies did not include the duration of physical activity. The safe sleep, discipline, and medication policies also needed to inlcude a bit more information.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fenced outdoor area had a bucket of standing water and tree debris. The playroom area had some household equipment type items that needed to be cleared out or put up higher out of the way so as to be inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke-Detection System
  Two of the rooms the children are sleeping in do not have smoke detectors installed.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  The fenced outdoor activity space only has 1 of 2 required exits.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4109.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  There were not health statements for the three dogs at the home.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
  The operational policies did not include the duration of physical activity. The safe sleep, discipline, and medication policies also needed to inlcude a bit more information.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fenced outdoor area had a bucket of standing water and tree debris. The playroom area had some household equipment type items that needed to be cleared out or put up higher out of the way so as to be inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan did not include the name and address of an alternate shelter away from the home that will be used if needed.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed
  The provider provided information that they are providing care that requires regulation from CCR.
  Corrected Apr 20, 2024, verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.052(c).
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed
  The provider provided information that they are providing care that requires regulation from CCR.
  Corrected Apr 20, 2024, verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.052(c).
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed
  The provider provided information that they are providing care that requires regulation from CCR.
  Corrected Apr 20, 2024, verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.052(c).
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed
  The provider provided information that they are providing care that requires regulation from CCR.
  Corrected Apr 20, 2024, verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.052(c).

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