Kids R Kids Learning Academy Of China Spring
10033 PARKER SPRINGS DR, Waco, TX 76708 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 258
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Prellop
- Phone
- (254) 836-5121
- Regulated since
- Jul 3, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1497414 · number 1810315
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 12 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two personnel files did not have the completed annual training hours on file for review. One caregiver completed 7 out of 24 hours and one caregiver completed 13 out of 24 hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-01.
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Safety & premises
A child in care with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by a physician on file for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two personnel files did not have the completed annual training hours on file for review. One caregiver completed 7 out of 24 hours and one caregiver completed 13 out of 24 hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-01.
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Safety & premises
A child in care with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by a physician on file for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was determined through video footage, a caregiver grabbed a child's arm inappropriately.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Other Serious
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Jun 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was determined through video footage, a caregiver grabbed a child's arm inappropriately.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's CPR/First Aid certification had expired.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's CPR/First Aid certification had expired.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. The bottle was removed from the infant during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Food & allergies
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. The bottle was removed from the infant during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was determined a child was able to get out of a gate from the playground area into an area that was not enclosed.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Other Serious
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Mar 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was determined a child was able to get out of a gate from the playground area into an area that was not enclosed.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/07/25.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/07/25.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined a caregiver pulled a child's hair and had the child kick himself as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence, it was determined a caregiver utilized humiliation while disciplining a child in front of the victim's peers.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-19.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not have a copy an incident report for review.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined a caregiver pulled a child's hair and had the child kick himself as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence, it was determined a caregiver utilized humiliation while disciplining a child in front of the victim's peers.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-19.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not have a copy an incident report for review.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's transportation training was last completed in April of 2024. The caregiver completed the training during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-05.
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Other
There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Safety & premises
A fire extinguisher in a transportation vehicle was observed to have last been serviced in July of 2024 and was observed to be below the required fill level. The Director replaced the fire extinguisher with a properly filled and serviced fire extinguisher during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-05.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's transportation training was last completed in April of 2024. The caregiver completed the training during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-05.
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Other
There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Safety & premises
A fire extinguisher in a transportation vehicle was observed to have last been serviced in July of 2024 and was observed to be below the required fill level. The Director replaced the fire extinguisher with a properly filled and serviced fire extinguisher during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver who will be completing the transportation did not have transportation completed for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation did not have the following policies included in the operational policy: *Infant Safe Sleep *Hearing/Vision Screening *Promotiion of indoor/outdoor Activitiy -benifits, duration, type, setting, recommended *Insect Repellant *Reviewing Minimum Standards and inspection form *Contacting Child Care Regulation, DFPS Website *Preventing Abuse/Neglect *Employee Vaccinations Gang Free Zone
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver who will be completing the transportation did not have transportation completed for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation did not have the following policies included in the operational policy: *Infant Safe Sleep *Hearing/Vision Screening *Promotiion of indoor/outdoor Activitiy -benifits, duration, type, setting, recommended *Insect Repellant *Reviewing Minimum Standards and inspection form *Contacting Child Care Regulation, DFPS Website *Preventing Abuse/Neglect *Employee Vaccinations Gang Free Zone
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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