Kidz Stop
804 S 17TH ST, Temple, TX 76504 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 107
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Willeatha Marriott
- Phone
- (254) 770-1853
- Regulated since
- Sep 30, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 280485 · number 853149
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (3), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (3) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1) |
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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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care had multiple injuries to their head and the operation staff did not know how the injuries occurred and was unable to intervene to prevent the injury from occurring.
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 2026-09-24. Correction verified 2026-09-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that one caregiver is working over 10 hours of direct care of children.
HHSC 746.1003(5) — Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-28. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Food & allergies
During a DFPS investigation it was found that the daily sheets did not accurately reflect the feedings of the infants in care.
HHSC 746.2431(2) — Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-28. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that dirty clothes were not sent home immediately which resulted in the clothes being moldy once sent home.
HHSC 746.3505(g) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-28. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Other Serious
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed one teacher in the room with 9 infants. The ratio for that age group is 1 teacher per 4 infants. The other teacher was in the office inside the infant room on their lunch break with the door shut. This was corrected when the teacher came back into the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
During an inspection during naptime, there was not an additional caregiver who was not counted in the child/caregiver ratio. This was corrected once naptime was over.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(5) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver went on break. Another caregiver supervied two different classrooms during this time, walking back and forth to each classroom
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Other Serious
Abserved multiple infants sitting in rocker chairs from 1;27 pm until 3:53. Licensing had told the caregivers at the start of the inspection that the infants can only be in the restrictive devices for 15 minutes and they failed to remove the infants throughout the entire inspection. This was corrected when the infant were removed from the devices.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Food & allergies Serious
Observed an infant (5 months) with a bottle propped with a stuffed animal. This was corrected when the caregiver saw licensing and removed the stuffed animal and picked the infant up.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was found that infant bottles are washed/rinsed in the sink in the infant room that is also used for handwashing. There was a bottle brush and dish liquid on the sink. I spoke with the caregivers about not washing bottles in their sink in the room.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Other Serious
Observed 2 infants sleeping in rocking chairs. This was corrected when the teachers were asked to put the sleeping infants in their beds.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Observed a 3 month old infant being fed in a rocking seat while the teacher held the bottle to the infants mouth. This was corrected when Licensing told the caregiver that infants 6 months and younger and any infant who cannot hold their own bottle must be held to be fed. The infant was taken out of the rocking chair to be held for the rest of the feeding.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib with a bottle. This was corrected when licensing asked the caregiver to remove the bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed nails and screws sticking out of the floor of the infant room. A screw was removed from the floor that was sticking up. This was corrected when duct tape was placed over the nails and screws. Observed an outside door that was rotted at the bottom and splintered. Observed brown water stains in the kitchen, classroom and bathroom areas. Observed a baseboard coming off the wall in a classroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed children ages 19 months watching Ms. Rachel on a tablet. I spoke with the caregiver about children under the age of two not having screen time. The tablet was turned off during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-21.
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Other
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During this follow up inspection it was observed that there was a person in a classroom with children without a background check on file. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
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Other
Observed a caregiver using thier phone for Tik Tok. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
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 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not know how many children that they had. The caregiver stated that they should have 11 children, but there was only 10 children in the room. The caregiver counted and stated that one was moved.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
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Safety & premises
Observed an infant in a crib with a bottle. The bottle was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Observed Lysol and disinfectant spray under an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom that is used by the children in care. This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were removed and placed out of the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was two people at the operation without a cleared background check. One person was at the operation for a few hours to answer phones and the other person has been at the operation a couple of days to wash dishes. An administrative penalty will be imposed in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per statute, HRC 42.078(a-2).
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 3, 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 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations last sanitation inspection was 5/3/22. I spoke to the director about getting a health inspection each year.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed the last fire inspection conducted on 5/2/22. I spoke to the director about ensuring that a fire inspection is completed each month.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified of a minor injury of the child. This was corrected when I spoke to the caregiver about letting the parents know about minor injuries.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-19.
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Other
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed using infant equipment and the safety straps were not fastened. The infant was immediately removed from the equipment when addressed bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-03.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a toddler classroom was out of ratio by one child. A child was removed from that classroom and placed into another classroom, bringing the toddler classroom ratio into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three children were observed using equipment that was equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were not fastened. The safety straps were immediately fastened when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-29.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A 16-month-old infant was observed to be asleep in an infant crib with a bottle. The bottle was immediately removed from the crib, bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-03.
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Records & paperwork
After a review of children's records, a child enrolled in care did not have a physician's health statement on file for review. The child was enrolled in care in January of 2020.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Records & paperwork
After a review of employee files, there was no educational documentation to determine if employees met the educational requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Records & paperwork
After a review of employee files, there were no affidavits for applicants for employment on file for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based on information obtained through an investigation, a non-walking infant was observed in a bassinet.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-22. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
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Food & allergies
Based on information obtained through an investigation, the childcare facility used a type of food as a reward.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-22. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
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Safety & premises
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