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Kids Kastle

4901 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710 · McLennan County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Kids Kastle is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 14). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #51 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #51 of 61 centers in Waco
1High risk
6Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications4
Health & medication2
Food & feeding2
Background checks1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 12, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 12, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post §746.401(11)
The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 12, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026
Medium HighMay 12, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
Medium HighMay 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.
Correction verified May 15, 2026
MediumMay 12, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
MediumSep 9, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2025
Medium HighSep 9, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025
Medium HighSep 9, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2024
MediumSep 24, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium LowNov 15, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 15, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
MediumNov 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:30 AM-02:30 PM
DaysTue, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 23, 1985
DirectorSarah Hamm
Phone2547725636
State operation #125183

Common questions

Does Kids Kastle take infants?

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

What are Kids Kastle’s hours?

8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kids Kastle accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Kids Kastle cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids Kastle for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Waco, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids Kastle had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on May 12, 2026: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids Kastle compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #51 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids Kastle last inspected?

Aug 6, 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 125183 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.