3 rules cited at Kool Kids Krayola Academy 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 High · Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 21, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The direcor's file does not have current first aid/cpr.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 21, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
The operational policies do not include a policy for breastfeeding mothers.
In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 28, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Aug 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Two caregivers have expired transportation training.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 24, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 2, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child strapped to a diaper changing table and was not within arm's length of the child.
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:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 31, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Nov 12, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for a total of 12 children, 10 children with a SAG of 2 years and 2 infants ages 8 months and 14 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the director placed a 2nd caregiver in the classroom
Official text of rule 746.1701
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 24, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 27, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 9, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation though the caregiver knew the children she was responsible for the caregiver failed to follow policy and conduct name to face to account for all the children they were responsible for. The director lacked competency when they false information to CCR as well as DFPS on multiple occasions during the investigation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · May 9, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation; there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found to be left alone on the playground unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated was found to have been missing the address for the emergency contact.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · May 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
At my arrival at the operation I discovered a 2 year old on the playground alone for 22 minutes.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 17, 2024 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During review of personnel files, 1 out of 4 files evaluated did not have CPR training as required.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection I observed exposed nails along the fence on the playground, I observed 3 fence boards on the ground, 2 active ant piles.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the walkthrough I observed paint missing on the restroom door in the twos room.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Druring the inspection one gate leading out the playground was blocked by a ceramic planter and the other fence was found to be locked with a padlock from the outside with no key accessible.
Official text of rule 746.4309
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations as required.
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:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection I observed play equipment without surfacing as required.
In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 18, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years, This was corrected when 1 child went home for the day.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 6, 2023 · Inspection
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
During the inspection it was determined that the operation was subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
Official text of rule HRC 42.041
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 6, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 6, 2023 · Inspection
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 17 and 18 months alone in a classroom while the caregiver was gathering and walking the other 3 other infants from the outdoor area.
In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 4, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
It was determined that a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have the proper training to care for children under 24 months when hired.
Official text of rule 746.1305
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No