3 rules cited at Kinder College for Kids changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 6 children files is missing the health statement.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 28, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Apr 17, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection
745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
A 15-year old student-volunteer who is present 2-3 times per week needs her initial background check completed.
In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 14, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Apr 16, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The previous annual sanitation inspection expired on 10/10/2025.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 17, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 5, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Nov 25, 2025 · Inspection
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employees was not posted.
In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 1, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 1, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 15, 2025 · Inspection
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone for 1 slide measured at 3'6" and for the other slide at 1'8".
In plain English: The use zone in front of the entry and along the sides of a slide must extend at least six feet. In front of the slide exit it must extend at least six feet for slides six feet high or less, and for taller slides it must equal the platform's height above the surfacing, up to eight feet, without overlapping other equipment's use zones. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 29, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 28, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · May 15, 2025 · Inspection
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The operation's general purpose van does not have the child safety alarm installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions..
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jun 4, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 15, 2025 · Inspection
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
1 child under 24 months used hand sanitizer prior to eating. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the child was taken to the hand washing sink to wash hands.
Official text of rule 746.3420
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 15, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 28, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium High · Dec 27, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The operation could not provide a sign in/out sheet upon request.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 18, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 out of 4 staff records missing date of employment.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The operation has only the current week on record for maintenance inspections.
In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 21, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
1 out of 6 children's files missing school information.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
2 out of 6 children's records missing emergency contact name, address and phone number.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
2 out of 6 children's files missing admission date.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
1 toddler was sitting in a high chair with the safety straps unfastened. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the toddler teacher removed the child.
In plain English: The rule requires tables and chairs used by children to be "safe," easy to clean, and the right height and size for each age group. If the manufacturer requires straps on a chair, they must be fastened whenever a child uses it. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing training certificates in 1 hour Abuse/Neglect, Emerg Prep, Admin Meds, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Building and premises safety, and Communicable Diseases.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 21, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Low · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 out of 6 children's files missing information for a health statement.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
1 out of 4 staff files missing employment affidavit.
Official text of rule HRC 42.059
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 out of 3 staff files missing certficates in annual training: Emerg Prep, Admin Meds, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Building and premises safety, Communicable Diseases, and 1 hour in Abuse/Neglect.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 21, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Low · Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
1 out of 4 staff files missing documentation of completion of orientation.
In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 27, 2022 · Inspection
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During the walkthrough of the infant room the changing mat was found to have a rip. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the mat.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes