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Licensed Center · Texas

Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy

2001 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
50
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-05:45 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
May 30, 2017
Phone
2542246372

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.

15High risk
10Medium-high risk
8Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
27Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 20, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
    Inspector's note: One child had an allergy, and the information was stored in a folder in their classroom instead of posted in their classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergy plan was posted in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
    Inspector's note: Several of the infants' daily reports did not include the mood for the infants, and one infant's daily report did not have a summary of daily activities. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-27.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
    Inspector's note: The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit had expired in 2025. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were disposed of and new wipes were placed in the first aid kit. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Aug 20, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
    Inspector's note: One child had an allergy, and the information was stored in a folder in their classroom instead of posted in their classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergy plan was posted in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
    Inspector's note: The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit had expired in 2025. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were disposed of and new wipes were placed in the first aid kit. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
    Inspector's note: Several of the infants' daily reports did not include the mood for the infants, and one infant's daily report did not have a summary of daily activities. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-27.
Aug 17, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 17, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 29, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 26, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 22, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 21, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: A caregiver stated they were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected during the inspection when I counted the children and informed the caregiver that they had ten children in their class. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-21.
May 20, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 18, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-25.
Jun 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 16, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 14, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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: During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-09.
May 12, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 6, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-06.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-06.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
    Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-06.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
    Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-06.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-06.
Mar 27, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 19, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 5, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
    Inspector's note: There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Nov 27, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 18, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 4, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-18.
Sep 3, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 30, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-28.
  • 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: During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-28.
Mar 7, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Animals
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-14.
Feb 21, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 10, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maximum Height - Under Age 2
    Inspector's note: The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-02.
Oct 12, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 14, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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: It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-02.
Sep 13, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 15, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
    Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-13.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-13.
Aug 14, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
    Inspector's note: During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.
Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 6, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 4, 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.