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Licensed Center · Texas

Kids Palace Learning Center

1001 Metker St, Irving

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
79
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Before School Care,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Feb 2, 2005
Phone
9722524222

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
25Medium-high risk
22Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
23Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jan 6, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 15, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: One child'd files was missing a health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-18.
Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - TB Test
    Inspector's note: 2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-08-11.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-28.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Three children files were missing a health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-18.
  • Non-critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
    Inspector's note: 1 infant child did not have a labeled crib. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-11.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Transportation
    Inspector's note: In the operation policies it was missing the transportation section. Also, It was missing the unassigned epinepherine auto injector section and parent rights. It was missing more detail for physical activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-11.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: The caregiver CPR training was completed on line. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-27.
  • Critical No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
    Inspector's note: A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-07.
Dec 27, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: The caregiver CPR training was completed on line. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-27.
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-27.
Dec 23, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 14, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 23, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 22, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 13, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-27.
Mar 4, 2024 · Inspection
14 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
    Inspector's note: 6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-25.
  • Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
    Inspector's note: The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-25.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
    Inspector's note: 1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-05.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
    Inspector's note: All play yards had extra mattress space. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plans
    Inspector's note: The infant room did not have a written activity plan. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-05.
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-25.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-25.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-05.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 8 children were missing health statements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-05.
  • Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-18.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
    Inspector's note: All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
    Inspector's note: On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-25.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-05.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-04.
Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 12, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 12, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
    Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: During the investigation it was determined that a 7-month-old child was asleep in the play yard with a toy in the play yard. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
Aug 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 15, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 18, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
    Inspector's note: The director does not have current transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-19.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
    Inspector's note: The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Feb 23, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

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