Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring
10033 Parker Springs Dr, Waco, TX 76708 · Mclennan County
6 high-risk citations in last 12 months
Part of Kids 'R' Kids · 70 Texas locations
Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 258 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 16). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 high-risk. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #38 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #38 of 61 centers in Waco
7High risk
7Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 15 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Training & qualifications4
Caregiver conduct3
Food & feeding2
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1
Other standards1
Health & medication1
Citations, newest first
Medium HighJun 10, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child in care with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by a physician on file for review.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026
Medium HighJun 10, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2026
HighJun 1, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
It was determined through video footage, a caregiver grabbed a child's arm inappropriately.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026
Medium HighJun 1, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A caregiver's CPR/First Aid certification had expired.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. The bottle was removed from the infant during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2026
HighMar 27, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
It was determined a child was able to get out of a gate from the playground area into an area that was not enclosed.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2026
HighMar 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/07/25.
Correction verified May 8, 2026
HighMar 16, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 16, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
The operation did not have a copy an incident report for review.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026
HighMar 16, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on the evidence, it was determined a caregiver utilized humiliation while disciplining a child in front of the victim's peers.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2026
HighMar 16, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
It was determined a caregiver pulled a child's hair and had the child kick himself as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2026
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 5, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
A caregiver's transportation training was last completed in April of 2024. The caregiver completed the training during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 4, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
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
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium HighFeb 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The caregiver who will be completing the transportation did not have transportation completed for review.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
About this center
Licensed capacity258 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 3, 2025
DirectorAmanda Prellop
Phone2548365121
State operation #1810315
Common questions
Does Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 1, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring compare with other daycares in Waco?
It is tied for #38 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring last inspected?
Sep 25, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1810315 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.