Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (7 of 33). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit had expired in 2025. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were disposed of and new wipes were placed in the first aid kit.
One child had an allergy, and the information was stored in a folder in their classroom instead of posted in their classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergy plan was posted in the classroom.
Several of the infants' daily reports did not include the mood for the infants, and one infant's daily report did not have a summary of daily activities.
A caregiver stated they were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected during the inspection when I counted the children and informed the caregiver that they had ten children in their class.
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy’s hours?
6:30 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Waco, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 21, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy compare with other daycares in Waco?
It is tied for #42 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy last inspected?
Sep 28, 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 1644103 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.