Kiddie Korral Learning Center

8165 GLADYS AVE, Beaumont, TX 77706 · Jefferson County

54cited violations

12serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 51
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Michelle Schwartz
Phone: (409) 899-3827
Regulated since: May 24, 2002
HHSC IDs: Operation 196915 · number 812509
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 16
Records & paperwork 4
Other 16

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	38	10	Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (8), Other (14)
2025	6	0	Staff background & training (4), Other (2)
2024	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2023	6	0	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4)
2022	2	2	Supervision & ratios (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The infant two caregiver was unable to provide exact ages for the children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Seven children in the infant two classroom were observed unsupervised. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
  
  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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-09.
- Safety & premises
  Six infants in the infant two classroom were observed seated in feeding booster seats and a high chair without the required straps.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The border in the preschool classroom was observed missing. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The infant two caregiver was unable to provide exact ages for the children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Seven children in the infant two classroom were observed unsupervised. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
  
  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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-09.
- Safety & premises
  Six infants in the infant two classroom were observed seated in feeding booster seats and a high chair without the required straps.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The border in the preschool classroom was observed missing. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-23. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The toddler caregiver was observed in a classroom with three children without receiving the required background check results.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Other
  The infant caregiver was observed using a personal cell phone with four infants in care. The toddler caregiver was observed using a personal cell phone with three toddlers in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Other
  The infant caregiver was unable to provide the ages of the four infants in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A three month old infant was observed in a bouncy chair located inside of the crib. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Other Serious
  A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Staff background & training
  A 18 month old was observed sleeping with a training cup inside the crib. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Safety & premises
  The preschool classrooms napping equipment did not provide sufficient walking space for the caregiver causing them to walk on the mats.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The toddler caregiver was observed in a classroom with three children without receiving the required background check results.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Other
  The infant caregiver was observed using a personal cell phone with four infants in care. The toddler caregiver was observed using a personal cell phone with three toddlers in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Other
  The infant caregiver was unable to provide the ages of the four infants in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A three month old infant was observed in a bouncy chair located inside of the crib. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Other Serious
  A three month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Staff background & training
  A 18 month old was observed sleeping with a training cup inside the crib. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
- Safety & premises
  The preschool classrooms napping equipment did not provide sufficient walking space for the caregiver causing them to walk on the mats.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The toddler caregiver was observed in a classroom with seven children without receiving the required background check results.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
- Other
  The infant caregiver was unable to provide the infant ages.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
- Other
  A nine month old infant did not have the required written feeding instructions.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
- Staff background & training
  A 18 month old was observed sleeping with a training cup inside the crib. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The changing mat located in the infant classroom was observed with tears. Note: A photo was taken and this was replaced during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A soiled diaper was observed on top of the changing table. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
- Safety & premises
  The playground climbing structure was observed with a cracked look out dome. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
- Other
  The surfacing beneath the swings did not meet the required depth of 9 inches.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The toddler caregiver was observed in a classroom with seven children without receiving the required background check results.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
- Other
  The infant caregiver was unable to provide the infant ages.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
- Other
  A nine month old infant did not have the required written feeding instructions.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
- Staff background & training
  A 18 month old was observed sleeping with a training cup inside the crib. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The changing mat located in the infant classroom was observed with tears. Note: A photo was taken and this was replaced during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A soiled diaper was observed on top of the changing table. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
- Safety & premises
  The playground climbing structure was observed with a cracked look out dome. Note: A photo was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
- Other
  The surfacing beneath the swings did not meet the required depth of 9 inches.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking 11 hours of annual training for the training year 3/2024-3/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
- Other
  The loose fill on the playground was not at the proper depth. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have a personnel record available.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking 11 hours of annual training for the training year 3/2024-3/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
- Other
  The loose fill on the playground was not at the proper depth. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have a personnel record available.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The caregiver works in the infant room.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The caregiver works in the infant room.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for children under 24 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
- Records & paperwork
  One personnel record was lacking documentation for educational requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
- Records & paperwork
  One personnel record was lacking a notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for children under 24 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
- Records & paperwork
  One personnel record was lacking documentation for educational requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
- Records & paperwork
  One personnel record was lacking a notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The fire extinguisher in the operation's van was not secure.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The fire extinguisher in the operation's van was not secure.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Kiddie Korral Learning Center, 8165 GLADYS AVE, Beaumont, TX 77706-3161 (operation ID 196915, operation number 812509), 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.
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