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The Kids Castle

4236 Burkburnett Rd, Wichita Falls, TX 76306 · Wichita County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

The Kids Castle is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, TX, licensed for up to 121 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #23 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls and better than 54% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 54%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #23 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls
1High risk
6Medium High risk
5Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 19 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Health & medication1
Transportation1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowMay 27, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
Medium HighFeb 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers §746.5305
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2026
Medium LowJun 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Date §746.1329(b)(2)
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighJun 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
MediumAug 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
Medium HighMar 29, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
Medium HighSep 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
MediumSep 19, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
HighSep 19, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2022
MediumSep 19, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Staff training records were not available to review.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
Medium HighSep 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2022
MediumJul 11, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
MediumJul 8, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate §746.2207(c)(2)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
Medium HighJul 8, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity121 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceDec 31, 2013
DirectorAlicia Martinez
Phone9402323830
State operation #1519962

Common questions

Does The Kids Castle take infants?

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

What are The Kids Castle’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Kids Castle accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Kids Castle cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Kids Castle for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Texas area, which includes Wichita Falls, is $28.00 a day for infants, $27.00 a day for toddlers and $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has The Kids Castle had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 19, 2022: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Kids Castle compare with other daycares in Wichita Falls?

It is tied for #23 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 54% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Kids Castle last inspected?

May 27, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1519962 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.