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Kidz Paradize

1315 1st St, La Marque, TX 77568 · Galveston County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kidz Paradize is a licensed child care center in La Marque, TX, licensed for up to 52 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 19). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 26% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 10 centers in La Marque and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#6 of 10 centers in La Marque
6High risk
6Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 23, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Oct 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 28, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJun 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety3
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Health & medication1
Child protection1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighOct 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
During the inspection, the operational handbook was viewed and was missing the following information: (9)Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices. (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?) (29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
MediumFeb 18, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
1 out of 3 infants not yet on table food is missing a written feeding instructions form.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
Medium HighFeb 18, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
2 infant bottles were not labeled with the first name and last initial. Several bottles of children no longer enrolled were thrown away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Several pieces of playground equipment were broken and had sharp, jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the items from the playground,
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 18, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
The lighting was too low during inspection at nap time. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned on a lamp.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The Emergency Prepardeness Plan is missing the name and address of the alternate shelter. Note: this was corrected at inspeciton when the director named the alternate re-location shelter.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 18, 2025InspectionOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
The playground had one active ant bed.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
Medium LowJan 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
Operation failed to report how many employees left in 2024 by January 15, 2025.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025
HighMay 31, 2024InspectionSleep safety
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
An employee hired on 11/2023 does not have a preemployment affidavit on file for review by licensing.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
MediumMay 31, 2024InspectionOther standards
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not had parents sign stating that they have received the Parents Rights as required.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
MediumMay 31, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
A caregiver hired 11/2023 is missing the following from their personnel file: - Documented hire date - Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications - A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form - A record of training hours - Proof the employee signed and received operational policies. - Proof of Pre-Service Training. - A copy of a photo identification
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
MediumMay 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website §746.4135(c)
The Consumer Product Safety certification posted has not been completed for this year. The form posted is blank. This was corrected during the inspection, when the form was completed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 31, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
A caregiver wiped a child's runny nose with a babywipe, but did not wash their hands afterwards.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
MediumMay 31, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
When the children were eating lunch , school age children were playing on personal tablet devices, and the prekindergarten age children were watching a movie.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
HighSep 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation of Smoke Detectors §746.5317
The smoke detectors in the operation are beeping. The batteries need to be replaced.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2023
HighJul 11, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision when two children were not supervised properly and had physical contact and problematic sexual misconduct.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
HighJul 11, 2023Found 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)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, supervision was not maintained which resulted in child-on-child sexual misconduct. Although the caregiver was in the classroom, she was not able to intervene or have close enough proximity to a child to ensure their safety.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
HighFeb 11, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
There was an 11 months old infant sleeping with a pillow in a play yard. A photos was taken.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022
MediumJan 26, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
I observed that the documented Emergency Practice drills for Severe Weather, Sheltering, and Lock down were not documented correctly with the type of drill conducted.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity52 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 2, 2019
DirectorCarl Prevost
Phone4093924723
State operation #1697669

Common questions

Does Kidz Paradize take infants?

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

What are Kidz Paradize’s hours?

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

Does Kidz Paradize accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kidz Paradize had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 23, 2025: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kidz Paradize compare with other daycares in La Marque?

It is #6 of 10 centers in La Marque by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kidz Paradize last inspected?

Oct 23, 2025. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1697669 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.