Kids Kastle

4901 COBBS DR, Waco, TX 76710 · Mclennan County

14cited violations

1serious

7inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 136
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 08:30 AM-02:30 PM
Director / administrator: Sarah Hamm
Phone: (254) 772-5636
Regulated since: Oct 23, 1985
HHSC IDs: Operation 96501 · number 125183
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 3
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 2
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 5
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	1	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3)
2025	3	0	Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1)
2024	2	0	Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1)
2022	3	0	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-12.
- Staff background & training
  Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
- Illness & medication
  Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.
  
  HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-12.
- Safety & premises
  Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
- Staff background & training
  Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack.
  
  HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
- Safety & premises
  One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-09.
- Other
  The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
- Illness & medication
  Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-08. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
- Illness & medication
  One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication.
  
  HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
- Supervision & ratios
  One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-15.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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 Kastle, 4901 COBBS DR, Waco, TX 76710-2754 (operation ID 96501, operation number 125183), 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]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.