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Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy

1100 S Martin St, Kilgore

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
44
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Weekend Care,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jan 24, 2024
Phone
9032400231

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

12High risk
19Medium-high risk
12Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
21Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 2, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 2, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 2, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have transportation consent to bring a child from and to school in their file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-27.
  • Critical Requirements for Stacking Wall Cribs - Used Only for Infant that Cannot Stand or Can Stand Without Hitting Head
    Inspector's note: During the inspection an infant was observed in the bottom of a stacking crib standing with their head touching the bottom of the top crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: The operation stated they did not bring the emergency transport and treatment authorizations when transporting children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Requirements for Stacking Wall Cribs - Used Only for Infant that Cannot Stand or Can Stand Without Hitting Head
    Inspector's note: During the inspection an infant was observed in the bottom of a stacking crib standing with their head touching the bottom of the top crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have transportation consent to bring a child from and to school in their file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-27.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: The operation stated they did not bring the emergency transport and treatment authorizations when transporting children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Requirements for Stacking Wall Cribs - Used Only for Infant that Cannot Stand or Can Stand Without Hitting Head
    Inspector's note: During the inspection an infant was observed in the bottom of a stacking crib standing with their head touching the bottom of the top crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have transportation consent to bring a child from and to school in their file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-27.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: The operation stated they did not bring the emergency transport and treatment authorizations when transporting children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
Feb 26, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Sanitize Potty-Chairs
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a potty chair was observed with urine still inside. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-19.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a classroom with a specified age of 5 years old had one teacher to 26 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-20.
Sep 4, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was determined the operation had not completed a fire drill in the past 2 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-11.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
    Inspector's note: The record for the most recent CPSC report was not available during this insepction. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-11.
Jun 18, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 24, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Documentation of Drills
    Inspector's note: During review it was determined the operation was not documenting their emergency drills. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-28.
Apr 14, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 11, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 8, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 24, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: During the inspection screen time was observed while children were eating their afternoon snacks. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-18.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
    Inspector's note: During the inspection an advertisement was seen playing on a screen with children present. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-18.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: The wrong number of children inside a classroom was given by a caregiver during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-18.
  • Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
    Inspector's note: Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack after nap time. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-18.
Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a 4 month old was being cared for in a room with a 4 year old child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-13.
  • Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a portable heater was observed turned on and sitting on the floor next to a child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-13.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: During the inspection 2 children that did not have admission information on file were being cared for. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: The wrong number of children was given by a caregiver in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-30.
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
    Inspector's note: Two children were observed going to the restroom, but not washing their hands afterwards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-30.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
    Inspector's note: While putting on a music on YouTube for nap an advertisement played in two rooms while children were present. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-30.
Jan 16, 2025 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: Screen time was being used at arrival with a 13 month old present in the room watching. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-16.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: The wrong number of children were stated present in the classroom until it was mentioned to the caregvier. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-16.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: Only 4 fire drills were noted to have been complete in 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-30.
  • Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
    Inspector's note: A bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray was seen sitting on a cabinet within children's reach inside the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-16.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A child was left alone inside a classroom while the other children and caregivers were on the playground. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-16.
  • Critical Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
    Inspector's note: A 13 month old infant was present in a classroom with the oldest indiviual 42 months older than them. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-17.
Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 16, 2024 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: During the inspection the caregivers did not know how many children they were in charge of and had to recount multiple times. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-16.
  • Critical Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
    Inspector's note: A tracking system for children was not available for review during this inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-17.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: During the inspection paint was observed peeling from the baseboards and wall exposing some drywall. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
  • Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a bundle of bananas were observed in the food pantry to have mold on them. This was corrected at the inspection when the bananas were thrown away. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A child was observed wandering into the daycare office. Staff was unaware the child had done so. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-16.
  • Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
    Inspector's note: The nap cots were observed during the visit and were not labeled to indicate whose cot was whose. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-17.
Nov 28, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 25, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
    Inspector's note: Used diapers were seen in a trash can within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Children were seen using the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was removed from the bathroom by the director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Oct 13, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
    Inspector's note: Used diapers were seen in a trash can with no lid within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Old food was also observed in a trash can within reach of children in a room where care took place. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
  • Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
    Inspector's note: An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes during the inspection. The infant was not being fed or transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
  • Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
    Inspector's note: A container of bleach wipes and baby wipes were observed in reach of children inside rooms where child care took place. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
Sep 20, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: During the inspection an infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver did not notice until it was mentioned to her. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-05.
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
    Inspector's note: During the inspection the children started centers before washing their hands after coming inside. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-05.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
    Inspector's note: During the inspection 3 staff records were observed and found to be missing the statement of center policies, statement of personnel policies, orientation statement, employment begin date, and the age/education/qualifications. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-12.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a 3 year old was observed in timeout for 5 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-05.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: During the inspection two caregivers with a pending background check were present and caring for children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
    Inspector's note: During the inspection the person in charge did not know where the staff records were kept and could not get them to CCR staff. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-05.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
    Inspector's note: During the inspection 4 children's records were reviewed and all 4 were missing the children's full address, the emergency contact address and 3 were missing the emergency contact phone number. 2 were missing the school's phone number, and 1 was missing the emergency facility or provider address. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
    Inspector's note: The first aid kit was missing tweezers. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-24.
  • Critical Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
    Inspector's note: The operational policies were reviewed and found to be missing the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Along with the Safe Sleep Policy, Requirement for Hearing and Vision Screenings, Parental Notification of policy changes, Transportation, Water Activities, Procedure to review most recent report and standards online, and how to contact local licensing office. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.