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Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies
State records list 7 cited deficiencies dated April 2, 2024 to January 22, 2025 (2 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for (746.1205(a)(2)) Cited April 2, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 2, 2024; correction verified April 16, 2024; technical assistance given). What the record describes: 2 caregivers said they had 10 children in their care, but the inspector counted 11. When asked again, the caregivers continued to say there were 10 children.
High risk · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control (746.1201(1)) Cited April 2, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 2, 2024; correction verified April 16, 2024; technical assistance given). What the record describes: A 4-year-old child with special needs was observed sleeping in a baby bouncer with a blanket covering their face.
Medium High risk · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children (746.1601) Cited April 2, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 2, 2024; correction verified April 16, 2024; technical assistance given). What the record describes: A caregiver was observed with 10 children and was over the allowed ratio by 5 for the specified age group. A second caregiver entered the classroom shortly afterward.
Medium High risk · Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach (746.3501(6)) Cited April 2, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 2, 2024; correction verified April 16, 2024). What the record describes: 2 containers of diaper rash cream were on a trolley in a bathroom used by toddlers, within children's reach.
Medium High risk · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child (746.3415(4)) Cited April 2, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 2, 2024; correction verified April 16, 2024; technical assistance given). What the record describes: A caregiver changed a child's diaper while wearing gloves, then began changing another child's diaper without washing their hands.
Medium High risk · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food (746.3317(8)) Cited April 2, 2024 (corrected at inspection). What the record describes: An open container of baby food was observed in a refrigerator in the infant room.
Medium Low risk · Report Number of Employees (746.303(b)) Cited January 22, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 25, 2025; correction verified January 25, 2025). What the record describes: The center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by the required deadline of 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2025.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Kids Arena Inc. DBA Kids Arena Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-03.
HHSC risk weights of citations
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HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2025, as required.
A caregiver was observed changing a diaper with gloves. The caregiver did not wash their hands following a diaper change. The caregiver then proceeded to change another child's diaper.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-25. Correction verified: 2025-01-25.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2025, as required.
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-02. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
2 caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked the caregivers stated there were there 10 children in care. 11 children were counted by CCR. The caregivers were asked again. The caregivers continued to state that 10 children were in care. 11 children were in care.
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-02. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
2 containers of diaper rash cream was observed to be sitting on a trolley in a bathroom used by toddlers. Both creams were in reach and accessible to children.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-02. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
One caregiver was observed with 10 children between 12mo-4yrs old. The specified age group is 12-17mo. The caregiver was overratio by 5 NOTE: A second caregiver entered the classroom shortly after.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-02. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
A caregiver was observed changing a diaper with gloves. The caregiver did not wash their hands following a diaper change. The caregiver then proceeded to change another child's diaper.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-03. Correction verified: 2022-05-13.
Bolts on the playground boarders were observed to be protruding.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1119385
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