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Kiddie Korral

100 N Baugh St, Alvarado, TX 76009 · Johnson County
Conditions on permit6 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kiddie Korral is a licensed child care center in Alvarado, TX, licensed for up to 217 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 32 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 32). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 6 centers in Alvarado and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#6 of 6 centers in Alvarado
8High risk
17Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
32 citations from 21 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Other standards6
Health & medication4
Sleep safety4
Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios2
Supervision2
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 18, 2026InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Four toddlers were observed in a high chair table without safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put all straps on.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 17, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
During an investigation it was determined a caregiver did not have up to date first aid training.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
Medium HighJun 17, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
During an investigation it was determined the operation did not report to child care regulation when a child was injured in care requiring medical treatment.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJun 17, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
Caregiver did not intervene when multiple children were playing with bathroom door resulting in injury.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJun 17, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During an investigation it was determined a child was pulled in a form of guidance resulting in them falling to the ground.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
Medium HighJun 16, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
During nap time there was not adequate lighting at time of inspection. This was corrected when the curtains were opened.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 16, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Classroom was observed at time of inspection with 6 children with specified age group under 18 months old. This was one child over ratio. This was corrected at time of inspection when one child was moved into another classroom.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
During an investigation one infant was observed in a swing for approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During an investigation this standard was found to be deficient. One infant was placed in a bouncer with a blanket in a crib to sleep. One infant was asleep with a boppy pillow and blanket in a crib.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
Durning an investigation it was determined infants were sleeping in restrictive devices. One infant was sleeping in a bouncer for over 2 hours with a blanket.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
Medium HighMay 12, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the inspection a caregiver was observed on their personal phone.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2026
HighNov 4, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
The staff failed to supervise properly after multiple verbal redirections were ignored by the child to stop climbing on the equipment in such a way that an injury could occur. The child was then injured and required medical treatment.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2026
HighMar 6, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined that children were outside on the playground unsupervised.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
Medium HighFeb 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a current daycare facility inspection.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
Medium HighMar 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
During my inspection walk through I observed three cans of Febreze and one bottle of cleaning spray low enough for children to have access.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
MediumMar 22, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During the inspection four out of the five infant feeding instructions had not been updated in the past thirty days.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2024
Medium HighMar 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were several areas along the chain link fence that were pulled up from the bottom and as a result created an entanglement or entrapment hazard to the children.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
HighApr 18, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The operational policies were missing the emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified May 8, 2023
Medium HighApr 18, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered §746.3805(c)(4)
The medication administration log did not include employee who administered the medication.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2023
Medium HighApr 18, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One out of ten staff records reviewed did not have current CPR.
Correction verified May 8, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
Multiple classrooms were observed with cleaning products accessible to children.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Several playground structures were observed with no loose fill.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
Caregivers did not wash hands between diaper changes.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Caregivers did not wash children's hands after changing diapers.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
Medium HighJul 27, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Ten out of Ten records did not have the required emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Out of ten personnel files reviewed, four caregivers did not have all of the required annual training certificates available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
Medium HighOct 27, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
Several classrooms did not have a evacuation map posted.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Four infant feeding instructions were not updated in the last thirty days.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities §746.2205(a)(2)
Six classrooms did not have an activity plan available for review or posted at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Two safety straps were missing in a infant table that had seats within the table.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
Medium HighOct 27, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Play equipment had metal springs and bolts exposed.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
All classrooms did not have the nap cots labeled or a map for nap cots.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity217 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 22, 2007
DirectorAmy Hanks
Phone8177900352
State operation #868228

Common questions

Does Kiddie Korral take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Kiddie Korral’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kiddie Korral accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kiddie Korral had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 17, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kiddie Korral compare with other daycares in Alvarado?

It is #6 of 6 centers in Alvarado by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kiddie Korral last inspected?

Jul 29, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 868228 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.