# Kids Under Construction Kids Under Construction is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Mount Vernon, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 99 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 319 Kaufman St S, Mount Vernon, TX 75457 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 99 - License/permit: 407734 - Operator: not published - Phone: (903) 537-4311 - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=120637 ## Inspection record 18 findings across 27 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-17 to 2026-11-02); 15 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-03-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: One caregiver lacked 0.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. One of the directors lacked 0.5 hours training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as the a training completed for the current training year was used to complete last years annual training. (§746.1301(a)(5)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-5-a)) - 2025-03-19 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-04-14: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: One panel in the white fence is not secured and blows up when the wind blows. Additionally, there were some holes a few of the panels that has created sharp edges. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2025-03-19 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-03-28: Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection: The last gas inspection was observed completed 3/16/2023. You must have a gas inspection once every 2 years. (§746.5401; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5401)) - 2024-05-22 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-05-23: Children's Products- Annual Certification: The operation has not reviewed the CPSC Recall list in over one year to verify that there are not recalled items in the center. (§746.4135(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4135-b)) - 2024-05-22 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-05-29: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent. One child's food allergy letter did not include the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and the health care professional and parent signatures. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2023-07-24 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-17: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff member had hit a child on their arm as a form of discipline. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2023-07-19 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-07-20: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: One infants feeding instruction form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional since 5//2023. Infant feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated by a parent or health care professional every 30 days until the child starts eating table food. (§746.2421(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-b)) - 2023-03-27 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-03-27: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver who did not have a background check has been present at the operation assisting to care for children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation submitted the individuals background check request. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2023-03-13 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-03-17: Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection: The operation's last gas inspection was observed 3/5/2021. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 2 years. (§746.5401; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5401)) - 2023-03-13 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-03-27: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: One portion of the fence has come detached and needs repaired. On the school age playground, construction netting was observed down in one area where it had been installed to prevent children's access to a large tree on the ground. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-03-03 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2023-05-08: Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that in one classroom during naptime, children have gotten in trouble if they did not sleep meaning they are required to put their nap mat by the teacher and sleep or gotten their name written down on the board and not given a reward of candy or a sticker as a result. (§746.2805(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-2)) - 2023-03-03 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-05-08: Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that staff are not providing an alternative quite activity to non-sleeping children until the nap/rest time is over for the other children. (§746.2907(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2907-a)) - 2022-11-21 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-12-13: Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded: One side of fencing is missing around the a/c units outside in the playground area making the a/c units accessible to the children. Several electrical outlets were observed without child proof covers in one room used by the children. (§746.3701(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701-3)) - 2022-11-17 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2022-12-20: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted, it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise a group of children when the caregiver fell asleep in class during naptime. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation. (§746.1203(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-4)) - 2022-11-17 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-12-20: Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt: This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver did not diaper an infant promptly as the child was not diapered for over 2 hours. (§746.3501(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3501-1)) - …and 3 more on the source page. ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 120637 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=120637 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 407734 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=407734 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-d6vq-mxm3~zj5e (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=407734 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02107-1083 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02107-1083 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-120637 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.