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4725 K Mart Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76308 · (940) 691-1651

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months

Critical findings8 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 24 investigations (64 visits). Most recent critical: May 27, 2026.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 82

Texas HHSC operation #1802034 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
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Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2026
Aug 13, 2026 to Aug 13, 20264 inspections
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- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
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Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jul 7, 2026 to Jul 7, 20264 inspections
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- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
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May 27, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by their arm forcefully.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by their arm forcefully.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by their arm forcefully.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by their arm forcefully.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Mar 24, 2026 to May 26, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
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- May 26, 2026 inspection
- May 23, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 23, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 23, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 23, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 24, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 24, 2026 inspection
2025
Jan 29, 2025 to Aug 21, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
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Jan 6, 2025Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver handled a child in care roughly by grabbing and pulling the child up by their arms. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver was observed sitting at a table working on administrative duties, not supervising children, which allowed a child to bite another child. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver allowed three children under the age of 2yo to have screentime. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Jan 6, 2025Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver handled a child in care roughly by grabbing and pulling the child up by their arms. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver allowed three children under the age of 2yo to have screentime. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver was observed sitting at a table working on administrative duties, not supervising children, which allowed a child to bite another child. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(A).
Jan 6, 2025Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver handled a child in care roughly by grabbing and pulling the child up by their arms. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver was observed sitting at a table working on administrative duties, not supervising children, which allowed a child to bite another child. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver allowed three children under the age of 2yo to have screentime. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Jan 6, 2025Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver handled a child in care roughly by grabbing and pulling the child up by their arms. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver was observed sitting at a table working on administrative duties, not supervising children, which allowed a child to bite another child. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver allowed three children under the age of 2yo to have screentime. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
2024
Sep 5, 2024 to Nov 21, 202412 inspections and 4 investigations
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