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Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center

2421 Matland Dr, Dallas, TX 75237 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 56 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 61 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (25 of 61). 16 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #322 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #322 of 328 centers in Dallas
6High risk
34Medium High risk
17Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
0Low risk
61 citations from 18 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 1, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundSep 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 2, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 22, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety25
Training & qualifications7
Records & paperwork7
Health & medication7
Staff ratios5
Food & feeding4
Other standards4
Background checks1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 4, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
During the monitoring visit, there two sippy cups not labeled. During the visit, the director labeled two sippy cups that were not labeled.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 4, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
One out of four caregivers did not have annual hours available for review. Annual training hours from two caregivers were missing the following topics: Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline ,Age-appropriate curriculum ,Teacher-child interaction, child maltreatment, safe sleep, shaken baby syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, medication, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises, handling and storing, and preventing controlling the spread of diseases, and remaining topics to complete 24 hours. A detail list was provided for each caregiver to the operation for trainings that is required specifically for the individual. .
Correction verified Sep 29, 2026
MediumAug 4, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
The operations staff were missing several items from their personal files, whether electronic or on paper. The folders did not include copies of the education qualifications for three caregivers, a pre-employment affidavit for one caregiver, a complete notarized form available for review for one caregiver, and attendance records for four caregivers.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the visit, there were several lose cords behind the director's desk on the floor. The outlets were uncovered on the wall. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children. There was a dirty diaper on the floor behind the desk. Upon arrival, the table had old food and food on the carpet, with empty water bottles on the floor. The director wiped the tables and vacuumed the floor during the visit. All these items including the director desk area was accessible to the children in care.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 4, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
During the monitoring visit two caregiver did not have a current first aid or cpr certificate available for review.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 4, 2026InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant §746.2411(2)(I)
During the monitoring visit, the playpens were not labeled with the children names. The director labeled the playpens during the visit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
During the monitoring visit, the classroom had ceiling tiles that were damaged during the visit.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.5015(c)
During the monitoring visit, there was an exposed water hose on the playground.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have an up-to-date annual sanitation inspection available for review.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
During the monitoring visit, the was garbage accessible to children. The children are able to put their hands in the garbage to pull out used items such as diapers, pull ups, and tissue.. In the restroom there was a used pull-up on the floor.The trash was removed and the pull up was removed from the floor.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2026
MediumJan 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two out of three did not have annual training records available for review during the monitor visit.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026
MediumJan 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Two out of three did not have personal records available for review during the monitor visit. The records not available were attendance sheets for employees, affidavits forms, criminal background checks, and ID.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(10)
During the monitoring visit, there was a television sitting on a table. The television was not anchored to the wall or stand. The television was removed from the table during the visit.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
MediumJan 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
Five out of eight children did not have a copy of the parent handbook signed by the parent available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the monitoring visit, there was a damaged table in the classroom, and on the playground, there were damaged toys with sharp edges. Also the outdoors has several toys that need to be removed from the playground for children's safety.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2026
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have up-to-date shot records for five children.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
During the monitoring visit, the CPR first aid had expired for two coworkers in March. Three half-size certificates for CPR/first aid were provided with the names of each individual handwritten.
Correction verified May 9, 2025
Medium HighApr 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Three children did not have the straps on while in the chair with the table attached during the monitoring visit. During the visit, the caregiver applied the straps to each child at the table.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2025
MediumApr 1, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
During the monitoring visit, the handbook provided by email did not have the support for inclusion services in the parent handbook.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
During the monitoring visit, the CPR first aid had expired for two coworkers in March. Three half-size certificates for CPR/first aid were provided with the names of each individual handwritten.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The cots in the classroom are damaged. The edges on the cot are broken. The operation also had mats that were damaged, but the owner removed mats from the classroom area. The floor in the classroom had lots of food on the floor during the monitor visit. A caregiver vacuumed the food off the floor during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
Medium LowApr 1, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Two caregivers did not have the affidavit form completed during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
MediumApr 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The operation provided a playground/daily checklist that was last dated in August 2024 during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have up-to-date shot records for five children.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2411(2)(B)
The playard in the infant classroom did not have a fitted sheet, and there was spilled milk on the playyard mat.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
During the monitoring visit, the kitchen was not cleaned properly. The dishes were sitting in dirty water. The stove was not cleaned. Cabinets were broken, and the refrigerator had a canned item that had been opened with a utensil inside during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
Medium HighAug 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The cabinet in the infant classroom under the sink needs repairs. The doors do not close properly. There is a lock on the cabinet, but the cabinet doors do not close.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2024
Medium HighAug 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers §746.2415(a)(1)
The toddler room had a baby walker in the classroom with wheels. The operation removed the baby walker from the classroom to the front porch in order to be thrown out with trash.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2024
Medium HighMay 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation did not have an up-to-date fire inspection during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
MediumMay 23, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement §746.505(2)
The operation updated the emergency preparedness plan and added the safe policy section to the parent handbook during the monitor visit.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
Medium HighMay 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have an annual sanitation inspection available for review during monitoring visit.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumMay 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of six children need up-to-date shot records.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
MediumMay 23, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The operation did not have feeding plans available for review for two infants. There was one feeding plan for March and one for April to review during the monitor visit.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
Medium HighMay 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The operation has a bathroom floor entrance that needs repair. The gate on the playground fence needs repairs.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024
Medium LowMay 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
I reviewed four staff files that did not have the affidavit forms.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
HighMay 23, 2024InspectionBackground checks
Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks §746.901(7)
I reviewed four staff files that did not have the background checks documentation.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
MediumMay 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three out of six children did not have the health statement complete on the admission form.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2024
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A power washer was accessible in the school age room. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023
Medium LowJan 23, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation failed report the number of staff left the operation by January. 15, 2023.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
MediumSep 20, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
An infant feeding instruction sheet was not updated.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
HighSep 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a fire inspection on file.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
Medium HighSep 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The outside area had broken boards and a toliet on the play area. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 20, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The operation did not have personnel files accessible.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
Medium LowMar 2, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2022
Medium HighNov 2, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the follow up it was observed that the sink in the boys restroom needed to be repaired.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021
HighOct 25, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A four month old child was observed asleep in a bouncer with a bottle propped in their mouth, and partially covered with a blanket.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 25, 2021InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Two infants ages 2 and 4 months old were observed watching television.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
HighOct 25, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles §746.2419(3)
It was observed that a 4 month old child had a bottle propped in their mouth with a blanket.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play §746.2507(1)
Toddlers had not had outdoor play time at operation since 10/18/21.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing two children.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 25, 2021InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Two infants were observed in swings and were not fastened in with straps.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play §746.2607(1)
Pre-K children had not had outdoor play time at the operation since 10/18/21.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
HighOct 25, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two individuals were observed in the operation with direct access to children without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021
HighOct 25, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter §745.635(2)
A person who was determined to be inelligible was allowed to care for children at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2021
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The sink in the girls restroom, a toilet in the boys restroom, a sink in the boys restroom, a sink in the play room, and a ceiling tile in a classroom were broken. There were holes observed in the walls and a door of a room used for child care. The grass located in the outdoor play area was tall and presented a hazard. It was also observed that the operation had wooden boards, and broken items on the outdoor play area that needed to be removed.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 25, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
Infant children that were in care had not had outdoor play time since 10/18/21 while in care at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink §746.3421(b)
A caregiver did not wash two childrens hands after changing their diapers.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 25, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
A caregivers file was not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity56 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 29, 2021
DirectorRubia Salazar
Phone2148532518
State operation #1718424

Common questions

Does Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 23, 2024: “Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #322 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 1, 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 1718424 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.