Cathryn Kirvin Mcknight

8108 OCEAN DR, Fort Worth, TX 76123 · Tarrant County

36cited violations

2serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Phone: (817) 584-8225
Regulated since: May 9, 2000
HHSC IDs: Operation 166243 · number 550223
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Safety & premises 12
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 10
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	16	2	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (8)
2024	6	0	Safety & premises (2), Other (4)
2022	14	0	Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  ONe child's record lacked a health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  ONe child's record lacked a health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have the personnel file and training records available for review during the inspection. This includes herself and one staff person.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have the personnel file and training records available for review during the inspection. This includes herself and one staff person.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Smoke detectors were not installed in all areas where care is provided.
  
  HHSC 747.5113 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Children's files were not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.601(c) — Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Records & paperwork
  A copy of the infant feeding schedule was not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(2) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have the personnel file and training records available for review during the inspection. This includes herself and one staff person.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Copies of the safety drills were not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A copy of the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Smoke detectors were not installed in all areas where care is provided.
  
  HHSC 747.5113 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Children's files were not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.601(c) — Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Records & paperwork
  A copy of the infant feeding schedule was not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(2) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have the personnel file and training records available for review during the inspection. This includes herself and one staff person.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Copies of the safety drills were not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A written activity plan was not available.
  
  HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
- Safety & premises
  The following hazards were observed on the outdoor (backyard) play area: *A wooden board on the back wall of the home is in need of replacement as it has become worn and loose. *Shrub branches are at children's eye level and are in need of trimming.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
- Other
  The children's product certification form has not been updated within the past 12 months.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A written activity plan was not available.
  
  HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
- Safety & premises
  The following hazards were observed on the outdoor (backyard) play area: *A wooden board on the back wall of the home is in need of replacement as it has become worn and loose. *Shrub branches are at children's eye level and are in need of trimming.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
- Other
  The children's product certification form has not been updated within the past 12 months.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  All required trainings were not available for review during the follow upn inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
- Safety & premises
  Emergency drills were not available for review during this follow up inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  All required trainings were not available for review during the follow upn inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
- Safety & premises
  Emergency drills were not available for review during this follow up inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver didnot have all required training hours availale for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency prepardness plan was not available for review,
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
- Records & paperwork
  One child in care did not have a health statement on file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
- Staff background & training
  A copy of the providers personnel and training records were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
- Safety & premises
  A copy of emergency drills was not avaiabe for review durng the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver didnot have all required training hours availale for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency prepardness plan was not available for review,
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
- Records & paperwork
  One child in care did not have a health statement on file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
- Staff background & training
  A copy of the providers personnel and training records were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
- Safety & premises
  A copy of emergency drills was not avaiabe for review durng the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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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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 Cathryn Kirvin McKnight, 8108 OCEAN DR, Fort Worth, TX 76123-2945 (operation ID 166243, operation number 550223), 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,

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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.