Deer Park KinderCare
Deer Park KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Deer Park, TX, licensed for up to 145 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 11 centers in Deer Park and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Two children's records evaluated were missing the emergency contact's address on file.
Based on the information obtained, it was determined two children in care were left unsupervised in the restroom.
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that director did not ensure the employees complied with minimum standards when children in care were left unsupervised.
A caregiver provided misleading information during the investigation.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver was using an electronic I-pad while supervising children in the playground.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care walked out of the playground unsupervised.
The operation is missing carbon monoxide detector installed and operating.
Inspector observe two infant feeding bottles inside the refrigerator that were not labeled. Note: corrected when bottles labeled with child's name.
One personnel record evaluated was missing one hour of annual training for child maltreatment.
It was found that an incident report was not created for a child in care that was involved in an incident that required an incident report. This was corrected when an incident report was created.
It was found that a parent was not notified of an incident regarding their child that was in care at the operation.
I observe exposed wiring hanging from television and CD player accessible to children in after-school room. Note: corrected when wiring removed.
I observe sleeping cots not labeled with child's name or other identifying information in the toddler and pre-k rooms. Note: corrected when cots labeled with number chart.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined caregivers did not account for all children after going to playground.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for twenty minutes.
The operation does not have a qualified designated director as required per minimum standards.
I observe two garbage cans overflowing with garbage in the playground. Note: corrected at inspection.
I did not observe current emergency drills conducted and documented as required.
Three personnel records evaluated were incomplete and missing employment affidavit, picture ID, and policy statement.
One of the bus used for transportation did not have complete first aid kit.
Three children's records evaluated were missing the home address for emergency contacts.
Three children's records were missing current immunization record.
I observe the restrooms in the school-age classroom unsanitary and toilet not operating.
Five children's records were missing the child's physician information.
About this center
Common questions
Does Deer Park KinderCare take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Deer Park KinderCare’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Deer Park KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Deer Park KinderCare cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Deer Park KinderCare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Deer Park, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Deer Park KinderCare had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 21, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Deer Park KinderCare compare with other daycares in Deer Park?
It is #8 of 11 centers in Deer Park by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Deer Park KinderCare last inspected?
Jul 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 150538- 747 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.