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Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy

2001 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710 · McLennan County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (7 of 33). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 19%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #42 of 61 centers in Waco
15High risk
10Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
33 citations from 27 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct7
Supervision5
Other standards5
Food & feeding3
Records & paperwork3
Health & medication3
Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications2
Staff ratios1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit had expired in 2025. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were disposed of and new wipes were placed in the first aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 20, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
One child had an allergy, and the information was stored in a folder in their classroom instead of posted in their classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergy plan was posted in the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood §746.2431(4)
Several of the infants' daily reports did not include the mood for the infants, and one infant's daily report did not have a summary of daily activities.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver stated they were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected during the inspection when I counted the children and informed the caregiver that they had ten children in their class.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
MediumSep 18, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025
HighMay 14, 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)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
HighApr 6, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
HighApr 6, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
HighApr 6, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training §746.2805(2)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
Medium HighApr 6, 2025Found 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 DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
HighApr 6, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
MediumFeb 5, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2024
HighAug 30, 2024Found 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)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
HighAug 30, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
MediumMar 7, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Animals §746.501(a)(17)
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
Medium HighNov 2, 2023InspectionOther standards
Maximum Height - Under Age 2 §746.4607(b)(1)
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
HighSep 14, 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)
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2023
HighAug 15, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement §746.2803(4)(A)
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
Medium HighDec 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities §746.3417(4)
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 7, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2022
HighNov 7, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
Correction verified Dec 5, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
Medium HighJan 10, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2022
MediumNov 9, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
HighNov 9, 2021InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity50 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 30, 2017
DirectorKayla Anderson
Phone2542246372
State operation #1644103

Common questions

Does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy take infants?

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

What are Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy 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 Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 21, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #42 of 61 centers in Waco 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 Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy last inspected?

Sep 28, 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 1644103 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.