Kiddie Academy of Allen

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the operation's last documented fire inspection by the local fire marshal was conducted on 7/29/25. No fire inspection had been completed by the time of inspection.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: Ten out of ten staff records did not have training certifications for the following training: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.

Corrected May 11, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left in a classroom unsupervised for more than four minutes, while the child's class group left to go outside.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A child in care had their arm pulled by a caregiver, causing injury to the child.

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, it was discovered that the operation had not conducted their annual fire inspection.

Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Area Maintained According to Manufacturer's Instructions

State rule 746.5015(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Area Maintained According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the operation did not have the manufacturer's instructions regarding the splash pad. Without these instructions, it is not possible to know or follow the manufacturer's recommendation for maintenance.

Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

State rule 746.4913 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the operation did not have the manufacturer's instructions regarding the unitary surfacing.

Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A child in care was given a bottle that was intended for another child.

Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).