Kids R Here Learning Academy
1600 W UPSHUR AVE, Gladewater, TX 75647 · Gregg County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Chasity Handley
- Phone
- (903) 845-1543
- Regulated since
- Jul 15, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1505694 · number 1816274
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (5), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walk through a trash can with food waste was observed in reach of children and accessible.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The written feeding instructions have not been updated and were last signed by a parent on 6/2/26.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walk through a trash can with food waste was observed in reach of children and accessible.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the loose-fill was observed under the required amount and with grass growing around 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 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation inspection a child was observed unsupervised in the daycare with the caregiver unaware of their location.
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 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Through an investigation it was determined that multiple caregiver threatened corporal punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Other
Through an investigation inspection it was determined that caregivers were not disciplining their own children still in care as they would other children in their care.
HHSC 746.2807 — Employees Discipline Own Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the insepction areas of the walls and air grates in reach of children were not kept clean.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A class was observed to clean up and sat down to eat a meal without handwashing, the tables being sanitized or the teacher washing hands as she served.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Other Serious
During the inspection a mop bucket was observed in the hallway in front of the infant rooms full of water. The bucket was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was found that the infant class and the older toddler/two class mix on the playground and one class is not going inside when the other class comes out.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation, diapering areas as well as children's tables were observed to be dirty and need to be sanitized.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-02. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation, the infant room was being renovated and an infant was placed in a room with children more than 18 months older. During inspection, the room was cleaned up and the infant was taken to the infant room.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The operation had open paint cans, large painting equipment, tools, and other chemicals including a fire extinguisher where children could access them. Chemicals and tools were observed in the kitchen food prep area.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-03. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection a section of the wall has peeling paint and needs repair.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Safety & premises
During inspection the plastic borders that enclose the loose fill was observed to be cracked and broken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill was observed to be compacted and needs to be either removed and replaced or additional inches added to proper depth. Compacted earth cannot be included in the inches.
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 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Discipline & child guidance
The parent handbook was reviewed and was missing the following procedures: 1) How to view standards online, to report abuse/neglect, and the HHSC website 2)A list of the require parents rights 3) how the operation will support children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The emergency preparedness plan in the parent handbook does not include the required information and needs more detail.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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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.