Kid Tracks

400 LIVE OAK RD, Early, TX 76802 · Brown County

19cited violations

14serious

8inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 68
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Kym Rome
Phone: (325) 647-9226
Regulated since: Mar 21, 2000
HHSC IDs: Operation 162393 · number 545126
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 3
Staff background & training 12
Records & paperwork 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	2	Staff background & training (2)
2025	2	2	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)
2024	6	5	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3)
2023	2	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)
2022	6	4	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1)
2021	1	0	Staff background & training (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

Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver present today who previously had a eligible background check did not have a current background check at the time of inspection.
  
  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 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers present today, counted in ratio and alone with children did not have current frist aid/CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-10.
HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The Director and one caregiver did not have current CPR/First aid.
  
  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 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation was lacking an annual fire inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the fire marshall came and completed a new inspection, bringing the operation back into compliance.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver in the two and 3 year old classroom was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the premises.
  
  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 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
- Staff background & training
  Upon review of staff files 5 staff files were lacking training in required topics for the health and safety measures.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
- Staff background & training Serious
  1 caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not have CPR certifications.
  
  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 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  3 infants in the infant room were not buckled into their highchairs during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A 5 month old infant was in the crib inside of a bouncer. Another 5 month old was observed sleeping in their crib with a blanket. This was corrected at inspection when the bouncer was placed on the floor and the blanket was removed from the crib.
  
  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 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  2 classrooms had liquid plug-ins plugged into the walls that were in access to children in care. a cabinet in the main are of the center that was in access to children in care and unlocked contained fish food and fish tank water treatment. Furthermore, a cabinet in the eating area was accessible to children in care contained cleaning supplies. This was corrected at inspection when the plug-ins were removed and the locks were placed on the cabinets.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operational policies and procedures were missing suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, applying insect repellent/sunscreen, breastfeeding procedures, and gang-free zone.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
- Staff background & training
  Six personnel files were audited during the inspection. Various items were missing from the files such as the date of hire, proof of high school diploma/GED, eligible background check, and a copy of photo I.D./driver's license.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-19. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  CPR has not yet been completed for the two staff who had expired certifications.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two new hires did not have cleared eligibility letters prior to being put in a classroom.
  
  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 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Staff background & training
  Two staff had the health and safety trainings and sids/sbs training that expired at the end of August.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two staff had expired CPR and first aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A fire drill and severe weather and lock down drills were not conducted the month of August.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Records & paperwork
  Out of four records reviewed, two children did not have current health statements and vision and hearing screenings.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking 8 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Kid Tracks, 400 LIVE OAK RD, Early, TX 76802-2462 (operation ID 162393, operation number 545126), 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,

[Your name]
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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.