Marquita Kindercare
3700 MARQUITA DR, Fort Worth, TX 76116 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Michaela Castile
- Phone
- (817) 244-7211
- Regulated since
- Nov 25, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94796 · number 43852- 747
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not provide a current annual inspection to licensing during the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of ten children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact name, number, and address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have personnel records available for review during the time of inspection. The only records available was proof of background checks.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregiver admitted to buckling her son in a chair until he calmed down. She stated it was only for a couple of minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The director failed to wash hands after diapering and removing her gloves.
HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The director failed to wash an infants hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Four child files were missing the physician health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-23. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Illness & medication
Two child files were missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-23. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that caregivers used profane language in the presence of children.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Other Serious
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · 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 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
The deficiency is related to a DFPS investigation. A caregiver used poor judgment by telling a child to slap another child in the face with food.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child's file did not include the statement of health from a physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Illness & medication
One child's file did not include updated immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not self-report to licensing an incident that placed children at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
As a result of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found reason to believe for sexual abuse of a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised for approximately an hour.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-22. Correction verified 2022-12-27.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was filled out but not shared with the parent with the proper 48-hour time span.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-22. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation failed to report a positive case of COVID-19 to licensing within the 48 hour time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did no thave a current gas leak test.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 22, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Nov 2, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.