Kids World Learning Center

405 KAY ST, Kilgore, TX 75662 · Gregg County

16cited violations

5serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 94
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Alice Hunt
Phone: (903) 984-1400
Regulated since: Jul 25, 2006
HHSC IDs: Operation 287967 · number 856666
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 3
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 5
Records & paperwork 1
Other 5

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2)
2024	4	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1)
2023	7	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4)
2022	2	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  During the inspection an infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes without being fed or transported.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Multiple rooms were observed with peeling/chipping paint in reach of the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
- Safety & premises
  During the inspection the loose fill material was measured at around 1.5 inches and had grass growing through it.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation last had a Health Inspection completed on 04/10/2023, and stated they had to schedule the insepction.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire insepction was last completed on 04/11/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The first aid kit was examined and most of the items inside had expired. This was corrected at inspection when the owner went and bought a new first aid kit.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-14.
- Safety & premises
  During the inspection the loose fill for the play structure was observed to be packing down and deteriorating. Roots and grass was also observed growing inside.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the inspection a the television was observed on in the drop-off room at 6:30AM. A few of the children were still in the room over an hour later still viewing the televsion.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  During the investigation it was found that a child was away from the center for 30 minutes and no staff in the building were aware of this.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
- Other
  During the investigation multiple caregivers stated they did not have access to a tracking system to know which children they are in charge of.
  
  HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the inspection the television was seen on while a 13 month old child was present. The television also had advertisements as well.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
- Other Serious
  Upon arrival a 13 month old infant was observed in a restrictive device. The child was left in the device for more than 15 minutes.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  During the inspection a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the floor in the infants room in reach of the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
- Records & paperwork
  During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records had not been updated in at least 3 years.
  
  HHSC 746.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During the inspection a portion of a toddler room was observed to be damaged exposing drywall to the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Safety & premises
  During the inspection the loose fill was observed to be packed down to an extent that made it only around 2 inches deep.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Kids World Learning Center, 405 KAY ST, Kilgore, TX 75662-5948 (operation ID 287967, operation number 856666), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.