2026-07-16 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the walk through a trash can with food waste was observed in reach of children and accessible.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-17
Kids R Here Learning Academy
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Gladewater / Gregg / 75647
- Street address
- 1600 W Upshur Ave
- Phone
- (903) 845-1543
- Capacity
- 85
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- July 15, 2025
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 14 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 14, 2026.
The same records list 19 cited deficiencies dated May 28, 2025 to July 16, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 12 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 18 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
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Summary of the record
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 19 cited deficiencies for Kids R Here Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 12 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Records list 14 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-14.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
Recent citations in the summary window
2026-07-13 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The written feeding instructions have not been updated and were last signed by a parent on 6/2/26.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-07
2026-07-02 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the walk through a trash can with food waste was observed in reach of children and accessible.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-03
Full citation history from HHSC (19)
2026-07-16 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-08-14.
During the walk through a trash can with food waste was observed in reach of children and accessible.
2026-07-13 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-12.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The written feeding instructions have not been updated and were last signed by a parent on 6/2/26.
2026-07-02 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-06. Correction verified: 2026-07-16.
During the inspection the loose-fill was observed under the required amount and with grass growing around it.
2026-07-02 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-16.
During the walk through a trash can with food waste was observed in reach of children and accessible.
2026-07-01 · 746.2807 · Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-02. Correction verified: 2026-07-16.
Through an investigation inspection it was determined that caregivers were not disciplining their own children still in care as they would other children in their care.
2026-07-01 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-09. Correction verified: 2026-07-16.
During the insepction areas of the walls and air grates in reach of children were not kept clean.
2026-07-01 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-02. Correction verified: 2026-07-16.
During the investigation inspection a child was observed unsupervised in the daycare with the caregiver unaware of their location.
2026-07-01 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-02. Correction verified: 2026-07-16.
Through an investigation it was determined that multiple caregiver threatened corporal punishment.
2025-11-07 · 746.3701(9) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-07. Correction verified: 2025-11-20.
During the inspection a mop bucket was observed in the hallway in front of the infant rooms full of water. The bucket was removed during the inspection.
2025-11-07 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-07. Correction verified: 2025-11-20.
A class was observed to clean up and sat down to eat a meal without handwashing, the tables being sanitized or the teacher washing hands as she served.
2025-11-05 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-02. Correction verified: 2025-12-17.
During the investigation, diapering areas as well as children's tables were observed to be dirty and need to be sanitized.
2025-11-05 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-07. Correction verified: 2025-11-20.
During the investigation it was found that the infant class and the older toddler/two class mix on the playground and one class is not going inside when the other class comes out.
2025-09-03 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-03. Correction verified: 2025-09-12.
The operation had open paint cans, large painting equipment, tools, and other chemicals including a fire extinguisher where children could access them. Chemicals and tools were observed in the kitchen food prep area.
2025-09-03 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the investigation, the infant room was being renovated and an infant was placed in a room with children more than 18 months older. During inspection, the room was cleaned up and the infant was taken to the infant room.
2025-05-28 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-28. Correction verified: 2025-07-07.
During inspection the plastic borders that enclose the loose fill was observed to be cracked and broken.
2025-05-28 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-07.
The loose fill was observed to be compacted and needs to be either removed and replaced or additional inches added to proper depth. Compacted earth cannot be included in the inches.
2025-05-28 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-11. Correction verified: 2025-06-24.
The emergency preparedness plan in the parent handbook does not include the required information and needs more detail.
2025-05-28 · 746.501(a)(23) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-11. Correction verified: 2025-06-24.
The parent handbook was reviewed and was missing the following procedures: 1) How to view standards online, to report abuse/neglect, and the HHSC website 2)A list of the require parents rights 3) how the operation will support children with special needs.
2025-05-28 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-28. Correction verified: 2025-07-07.
During inspection a section of the wall has peeling paint and needs repair.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1505694
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.