Marquita KinderCare
Licensed child-care center in Fort Worth, TX 76116 · Texas operation #43852- 747 · part of KinderCare
Record summary
4 high-risk · 12 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (12 citations in all, from 20 inspections and 13 investigations); last inspection Aug 6, 2026.
0 of 12 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 3700 Marquita Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76116
- Phone
- (817) 244-7211
- Website
- kindercare.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Nov 25, 1985; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Michaela Castile
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 2, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation did not provide a current annual inspection to licensing during the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: One of ten children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact name, number, and address.
Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have personnel records available for review during the time of inspection. The only records available was proof of background checks.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026.
Jun 29, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 23, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
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(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out"
Inspector's note: The caregiver admitted to buckling her son in a chair until he calmed down. She stated it was only for a couple of minutes.
Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 4, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Apr 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 29, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Apr 28, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Apr 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 18, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Mar 31, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 10, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after removing gloves.
State rule 746.3415(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves"
Inspector's note: The director failed to wash hands after diapering and removing her gloves.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
State rule 746.3421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth"
Inspector's note: The director failed to wash an infants hands after diapering.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 6, 2026: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.
State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).
State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 9, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 5, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Nov 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 29, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Oct 9, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: Four child files were missing the physician health statement.
Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: Two child files were missing immunization records.
Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 30, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jul 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 8, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. 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(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to determine that caregivers used profane language in the presence of children.
Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 27, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 25, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 24, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 5, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
May 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 11 visits and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Marquita KinderCare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #43852- 747.
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