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Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy

1100 S Martin St, Kilgore, TX 75662 · Gregg County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Kilgore, TX, licensed for up to 44 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 43 citations, 12 of them high-risk. 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 6 centers in Kilgore and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#6 of 6 centers in Kilgore
12High risk
19Medium High risk
12Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
43 citations from 21 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards9
Building & playground safety8
Supervision6
Staff ratios5
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork4
Sleep safety3
Training & qualifications2
Transportation1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 26, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission §746.605(8)
The operation did not have transportation consent to bring a child from and to school in their file.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
Medium HighAug 26, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Stacking Wall Cribs - Used Only for Infant that Cannot Stand or Can Stand Without Hitting Head §746.2413(2)
During the inspection an infant was observed in the bottom of a stacking crib standing with their head touching the bottom of the top crib.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
HighAug 26, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The operation stated they did not bring the emergency transport and treatment authorizations when transporting children.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionOther standards
Sanitize Potty-Chairs §746.3407(5)
During the inspection a potty chair was observed with urine still inside.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection a classroom with a specified age of 5 years old had one teacher to 26 children.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026
MediumSep 4, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
The record for the most recent CPSC report was not available during this insepction.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025
Medium HighSep 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
During the inspection it was determined the operation had not completed a fire drill in the past 2 months.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025
MediumApr 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
During review it was determined the operation was not documenting their emergency drills.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
HighMar 18, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
The wrong number of children inside a classroom was given by a caregiver during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
Medium HighMar 18, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack after nap time.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
MediumMar 18, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence §746.2207(c)(5)
During the inspection an advertisement was seen playing on a screen with children present.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
MediumMar 18, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During the inspection screen time was observed while children were eating their afternoon snacks.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
Medium HighFeb 13, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
During the inspection a portable heater was observed turned on and sitting on the floor next to a child.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2025
Medium HighFeb 13, 2025InspectionOther standards
Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children §746.2403(3)
During the inspection a 4 month old was being cared for in a room with a 4 year old child.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2025
MediumFeb 13, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
During the inspection 2 children that did not have admission information on file were being cared for.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2025
Medium HighJan 30, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Two children were observed going to the restroom, but not washing their hands afterwards.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
MediumJan 30, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence §746.2207(c)(5)
While putting on a music on YouTube for nap an advertisement played in two rooms while children were present.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
HighJan 30, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
The wrong number of children was given by a caregiver in the classroom.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
HighJan 16, 2025InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left alone inside a classroom while the other children and caregivers were on the playground.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
MediumJan 16, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Screen time was being used at arrival with a 13 month old present in the room watching.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighJan 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
A bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray was seen sitting on a cabinet within children's reach inside the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighJan 16, 2025InspectionOther standards
Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children §746.2403(3)
A 13 month old infant was present in a classroom with the oldest indiviual 42 months older than them.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
HighJan 16, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
The wrong number of children were stated present in the classroom until it was mentioned to the caregvier.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighJan 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Only 4 fire drills were noted to have been complete in 2023.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighJul 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs §746.603(a)(8)
A tracking system for children was not available for review during this inspection.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
Medium HighJul 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
During the inspection a bundle of bananas were observed in the food pantry to have mold on them. This was corrected at the inspection when the bananas were thrown away.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 16, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
During the inspection the caregivers did not know how many children they were in charge of and had to recount multiple times.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
HighJul 16, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was observed wandering into the daycare office. Staff was unaware the child had done so.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
The nap cots were observed during the visit and were not labeled to indicate whose cot was whose.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
Medium HighJul 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
During the inspection paint was observed peeling from the baseboards and wall exposing some drywall.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
Medium HighOct 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Used diapers were seen in a trash can within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Children were seen using the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was removed from the bathroom by the director.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
A container of bleach wipes and baby wipes were observed in reach of children inside rooms where child care took place.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
HighOct 13, 2023InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes during the inspection. The infant was not being fed or transported.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
Medium HighOct 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Used diapers were seen in a trash can with no lid within reach of children in one of the bathrooms the children use. Old food was also observed in a trash can within reach of children in a room where care took place.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
Medium HighSep 5, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities §746.3417(4)
During the inspection the children started centers before washing their hands after coming inside.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
HighSep 5, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the inspection an infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver did not notice until it was mentioned to her.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
HighSep 5, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
During the inspection a 3 year old was observed in timeout for 5 minutes.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
MediumSep 5, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
During the inspection 3 staff records were observed and found to be missing the statement of center policies, statement of personnel policies, orientation statement, employment begin date, and the age/education/qualifications.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
HighSep 5, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the inspection two caregivers with a pending background check were present and caring for children.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
MediumSep 5, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
During the inspection the person in charge did not know where the staff records were kept and could not get them to CCR staff.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
Medium HighSep 5, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number §746.605(2)
During the inspection 4 children's records were reviewed and all 4 were missing the children's full address, the emergency contact address and 3 were missing the emergency contact phone number. 2 were missing the school's phone number, and 1 was missing the emergency facility or provider address.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023
MediumJul 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit was missing tweezers.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
HighJul 20, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The operational policies were reviewed and found to be missing the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Along with the Safe Sleep Policy, Requirement for Hearing and Vision Screenings, Parental Notification of policy changes, Transportation, Water Activities, Procedure to review most recent report and standards online, and how to contact local licensing office.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity44 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceJan 24, 2024
DirectorWhitney Sowell
Phone9032400231
State operation #1783137

Common questions

Does Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 26, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Kilgore?

It is #6 of 6 centers in Kilgore by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1783137 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.