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Kids Kingdom Learning Academy

4800 S Riverside Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76119 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kids Kingdom Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 93 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (5 of 24). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #145 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #145 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
8High risk
6Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 23 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 7, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Nov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 24, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 16, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision5
Other standards4
Health & medication3
Staff ratios3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 24, 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)
This standard was found deficient as a result of a DFPS investigation. Evidence concludes that two caregivers intentionally left children unattended during the operation's closing hours.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
Medium HighApr 24, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
This standard was found deficient as a result of a DFPS investigation. The evidence concludes that a caregiver refused to change the children's soiled diapers while relieving the caregiver in charge during lunch. The same caregiver failed to change soiled diapers before sending the children home for the day.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 11, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
The operation did not have a completed food allergy plan for a child enrolled.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2025
HighAug 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
Caregiver with provisional background check was observed alone in classroom with 15 children. Corrected at time of inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the classroom.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
MediumAug 23, 2024InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Two children were observed in high chairs with the safety straps not fastened. This was corrected at inspection when children were removed from the high chairs.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighJul 31, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
Children in two classroom were unsupervised during training.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
HighFeb 29, 2024InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During the inspection an infant was left unsupervised.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 29, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection the caregiver had eleven children when ratio for the specified age range was five children to one caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
HighFeb 29, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the inspection an infatn was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation was not letting parents come into the operation prior to the investigation.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024
MediumDec 5, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the follow-up inspection children under two years old were observed watching screen time.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighNov 9, 2023InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During the inspection the caregiver was observed leaving the classroom to use the restroom and the children were left in the room unsupervised.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
MediumNov 9, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in ratio §746.1401(c)
A substitute caregiver did not have SIDS training and was working with children under two years of age. .
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
MediumNov 9, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the inspection children under two years old were observed watching screen time.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
Medium LowJan 4, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
3 employess did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form on file.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2023
Medium HighJan 4, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a current gas leak test within a two year period.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2023
HighMay 11, 2022Found 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)
A caregiver stated that they placed an infant under 12 months old in a crib with a blanket.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2022
MediumJan 24, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group §746.1109(a)(1)
A caregiver under 18 years old was left in charge of the children.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
Medium HighJan 24, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge §746.1013(a)
An unqualified caregiver was left in charge of the child care center.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
HighJan 24, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Nighttime Care Supervision §746.3205
A caregiver was asleep while caring for children.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
Medium HighJan 24, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The window was left unlocked, allowing a parent to come through.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
MediumNov 21, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The incident report was not shared with the parent, or signed, in a timely manner.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2021
MediumNov 16, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Two infants not yet on table foods did not have feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
MediumNov 16, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Staff files and trainings were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity93 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-10:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 17, 2021
DirectorDerica Jones
Phone6828411123
State operation #1713297

Common questions

Does Kids Kingdom Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are Kids Kingdom Learning Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 10 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kids Kingdom Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids Kingdom Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids Kingdom Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids Kingdom Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 24, 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 Kids Kingdom Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #145 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids Kingdom Learning Academy last inspected?

Nov 7, 2025. 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 1713297 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.