Marquita KinderCare

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Fort Worth / Tarrant / 76116
Street address: 3700 Marquita Dr
Phone: (817) 244-7211
Capacity: 153
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 25, 1985
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

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 27 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 6, 2026.

The same records list 16 cited deficiencies dated October 23, 2023 to July 2, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 6 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 16 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 16 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 16 cited deficiencies for Marquita KinderCare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Records list 27 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-06.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	6
Medium High	5
Medium	5
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

2026-07-02 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation did not provide a current annual inspection to licensing during the time of inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-29

2026-07-02 · 746.605(6) · Medium High

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

One of ten children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact name, number, and address.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-16

2026-07-02 · 746.901 · Medium

Required Personnel Records

The operation did not have personnel records available for review during the time of inspection. The only records available was proof of background checks.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-23

Full citation history from HHSC (23)

2026-07-02 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-23. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
The operation did not have personnel records available for review during the time of inspection. The only records available was proof of background checks.
2026-07-02 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-16. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
One of ten children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact name, number, and address.
2026-07-02 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-29. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
The operation did not provide a current annual inspection to licensing during the time of inspection.
2026-06-23 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-22. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
The caregiver admitted to buckling her son in a chair until he calmed down. She stated it was only for a couple of minutes.
2026-03-10 · 746.3421(a) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
The director failed to wash an infants hands after diapering.
2026-03-10 · 746.3415(13) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
The director failed to wash hands after diapering and removing her gloves.
2026-03-06 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
Thsi standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after all classrooms were observed over ratio with no additional caregivers scheduled. This is an ongoing reoccuring issue.
2026-03-06 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the infant room, toddler classroom and two year olds classroom were observed over ratio.
2025-10-09 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-10-27.
Four child files were missing the physician health statement.
2025-10-09 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-10-27.
Two child files were missing immunization records.
2025-07-08 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-06. Correction verified: 2025-08-15.
There is sufficient evidence to determine that caregivers used profane language in the presence of children.
2025-07-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-06. Correction verified: 2025-08-15.
There is sufficient evidence to determine that Caregiver's did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control in the presence of children when they went into the infant classroom.
2024-03-28 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-03.
The deficiency is related to a DFPS investigation. A caregiver used poor judgment by telling a child to slap another child in the face with food.
2024-02-27 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-12. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
One child's file did not include updated immunizations.
2024-02-27 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-03-28.
One child's file did not include the statement of health from a physician.
2023-10-23 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
The operation did not self-report to licensing an incident that placed children at risk.
2023-02-08 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-20. Correction verified: 2023-04-20.
As a result of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found reason to believe for sexual abuse of a child in care.
2022-12-01 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-29.
An incident report was filled out but not shared with the parent with the proper 48-hour time span.
2022-12-01 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-27.
A child was left unsupervised for approximately an hour.
2022-07-18 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-15. Correction verified: 2022-08-15.
The operation failed to report a positive case of COVID-19 to licensing within the 48 hour time frame.
2022-07-01 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-15. Correction verified: 2022-07-15.
The operation did no thave a current gas leak test.
2021-11-03 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-12. Correction verified: 2021-11-29.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.
2021-11-02 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-12. Correction verified: 2021-11-12.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=94796

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.