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Kids Palace Learning Center

1001 Metker St, Irving, TX 75062 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kids Palace Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Irving, TX, licensed for up to 79 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 60 citations, 12 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #69 of 69 centers in Irving and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#69 of 69 centers in Irving
12High risk
25Medium High risk
22Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
60 citations from 23 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards14
Training & qualifications12
Health & medication10
Sleep safety6
Staff ratios6
Records & paperwork5
Building & playground safety4
Transportation2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2025
MediumJul 28, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
LowJul 28, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Personnel Records - TB Test §746.901(3)
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
MediumJul 28, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three children files were missing a health statement.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
MediumJul 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Transportation §746.501(a)(14)
In the operation policies it was missing the transportation section. Also, It was missing the unassigned epinepherine auto injector section and parent rights. It was missing more detail for physical activity.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
MediumJul 28, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 7, 2025InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2025
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
Medium HighDec 27, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2025
Medium HighDec 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2025
MediumMar 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification §746.901(8)
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
HighMar 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads §746.2411(2)(A)
All play yards had extra mattress space.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant §746.2411(2)(I)
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2024
HighMar 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings §746.4601(3)
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
Medium HighMar 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024
MediumMar 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighSep 12, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
HighSep 12, 2023Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During the investigation it was determined that a 7-month-old child was asleep in the play yard with a toy in the play yard.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
Medium HighSep 12, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
HighMay 18, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 18, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director does not have current transportation training.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
HighMay 18, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 24, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The infant classroom was observed watching television.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
HighOct 3, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
Medium HighOct 3, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
Medium HighOct 3, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
MediumOct 3, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A child was observed using screen time and is under two years old. This was corrected when the television was turned off.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
MediumJun 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required §746.1309(b)
Four caregiver training records were reviewed and MK, DB, and LB need these trainings for their last full year. These trainings cannot count toward the current year.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
MediumJun 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following information: Child #1, #2, and #3 need updated shot records Child #1, and #3 need health care Provider Statement Child #3 needs box checked that parent handbook was provided (on front page of admission form).
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
HighJun 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following: Child #3 is missing health care information on admission form and also the date the parent signed the emergency authorization part of the form.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
MediumJun 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Four staff training records were reviewed and the following training is needed for MK, DB, LB: Abuse/Neglect Training SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Dev Emergency Preparedness Medication Training Building and Premises Safety Training Communicable Diseases Training Food Allergy Training Hazardous Materials Training
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
Medium HighJun 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Four personnel records were reviewed and the following training is missing for three of the staff: MK needs 14 more hours of training for the last full year DB needs 24 hour for last full year LB Nees 24 hours for last full year
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
MediumJun 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Four employee records were reviewed and are missing the following information: #1 and #2 are missing affidavit of employment #2 statement about parent handbook and employee handbook as well as verified that she was provided orientation.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2022
MediumJun 28, 2022InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
At follow up torn mats were still being used for naptime. During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
Medium HighJun 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number §746.605(2)
Four children's records were reviewed and the following information is missing: Child # 4 needs child's address Child #1, #3 and #4 need address and phone number of emergency contact Child #1, #3, and #4 need phone number for their release persons information Child #1 needs transportation, field trip, and water permission boxes checked on front page
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
HighMay 24, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During an investigation inspection, three caregivers were observed in the operation and caring for children without an eligible background check.
Correction verified May 25, 2022
HighMay 20, 2022Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Throughout the inspection I observed 3 different infants asleep in a bouncer for more than 10 minutes each and the caregivers had opportunity to move them.
Correction verified May 25, 2022
Medium HighMay 20, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.
Correction verified May 25, 2022
MediumMay 20, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022
Medium HighMay 20, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and putting the child in their crib without washing the infants hands or the caregivers hands and then picking up another infant.
Correction verified May 25, 2022
Medium HighMay 20, 2022Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant Care Area - Crib Placement §746.2403(4)
During the inspections, pack n plays were observed touching eacher other with no walking room between and allowing infants to have contact with other cribs. The beds were moved at inspection coming into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 20, 2022Found during an investigationSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
During inspection, children's mats were next too each other in rows of four or five with no walking room between them.
Correction verified May 25, 2022
HighOct 20, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver is present and caring for children with a pending background check. Staff have stated that the caregiver started working at the center on 10/18. The caregiver's background check was submitted on 10/11. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 20, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
The three and four year old classroom has an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. Upon entry of the classroom, this hadnt been completed. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The three caregivers who transport children do not have current certification to transport children. The caregivers are required to have 2 hours annually.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021
HighOct 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
The playground structure has four nails sticking out of the structure where children climb up to. Also the slide has torn cuts that could cause a tear in the skin while sliding down.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021
MediumOct 6, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
The three and four year old classroom does not have an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. The caregiver stated verbally what the children do hourly.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The caregiver was unable to provide documentation of CPR first aid certification completion. The certifications provided expired in september 2021.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The most recent Gas leak test was done in January 2019. This is required to be conducted every 2 years
Correction verified Oct 8, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity79 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 2, 2005
DirectorLisa Gordon
Phone9722524222
State operation #845662

Common questions

Does Kids Palace Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Kids Palace Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Kids Palace Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids Palace Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids Palace Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Irving, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids Palace Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 7, 2025: “No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids Palace Learning Center compare with other daycares in Irving?

It is #69 of 69 centers in Irving by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids Palace Learning Center last inspected?

Jan 6, 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 845662 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.