Kidquarters Day School
1502 E GRAUWYLER RD, Irving, TX 75061 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jenny Bates
- Phone
- (972) 438-5437
- Regulated since
- Aug 11, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 156677 · number 537881
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (4), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Nine out ten employees completed online CPR class.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have a current feeding form available for review for one infant in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, the television in the 3-5-year-old classroom was not mounted. The assistant director removed the television to the director s office.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the fence on the playground has damaged fence panels on the side of the operation playground
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Food & allergies
During the monitoring visit, there were three infants sitting in highchairs without straps after mealtime. The ages of the children were 18 months old, 22 months old, and 20 months old. The children were removed from the highchairs for naptime.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the visit, the operation did not have the safe sleep policy in the parent handbook.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the attendance records for staff available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver said she didn't wash the infant's hands after changing the diaper.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-02. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient due to a DFPS investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 3-year-old left the classroom to use the restroom unsupervised, exited the building, and was later found crossing the street by a bystander.
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 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers in the infant room did not have safe sleep training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 caregivers did not have training in the topic of emergency preparedness, and 1 out of 10 caregivers did not have training in the topic of understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injuries such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver reported propping infant bottles for infants that cannot hold their own bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jun 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-17.
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Staff background & training
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May 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that a caregiver did not implement the operation's policies following an incident involving a child.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Other
It was determined that a parent/guardian was not notified following an injury to a child in care.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregivers and the director of the operation did not have current pediatric first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Staff background & training
Caregivers and the director of the operation did not have current pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Staff background & training
Staff training certificates did not include the length of the training specified in clock hours, CEUs, or college credit hours, as appropriate.
HHSC 746.1329(a)(6) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Staff background & training
Staff training certificates did not include trainer qualifications.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Other
1 infant in care did not have updated feeding instructions available.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Illness & medication
2 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Staff background & training
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May 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child sustained an injury while in care which resulted in a surgical procedure to treat the injury. The operation did not report the incident to Licensing.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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