# Kids World Learning Center Kids World Learning Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Kilgore, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 94 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 405 Kay St, Kilgore, TX 75662 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 94 - License/permit: 856666 - Operator: not published - Phone: (903) 984-1400 - Hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=287967 ## Inspection record 16 findings across 13 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-06-21 to 2026-10-23); 12 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-01-09 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-02-19: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: During the inspection the loose fill material was measured at around 1.5 inches and had grass growing through it. (§746.4907(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-1)) - 2026-01-09 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2026-01-20: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes: During the inspection an infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes without being fed or transported. (§746.2417(2)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2417-2-b)) - 2026-01-09 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-20: Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean: Multiple rooms were observed with peeling/chipping paint in reach of the children. (§746.3407(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-9)) - 2024-05-14 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2024-06-03: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The fire insepction was last completed on 04/11/2023. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2024-05-14 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-06-03: Annual Sanitation Inspection: The operation last had a Health Inspection completed on 04/10/2023, and stated they had to schedule the insepction. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2024-03-14 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-05-14: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: During the inspection the loose fill for the play structure was observed to be packing down and deteriorating. Roots and grass was also observed growing inside. (§746.4907(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-1)) - 2024-03-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired: The first aid kit was examined and most of the items inside had expired. This was corrected at inspection when the owner went and bought a new first aid kit. (§746.4003(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4003-b)) - 2023-05-02 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-06-02: Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily: During the inspection a the television was observed on in the drop-off room at 6:30AM. A few of the children were still in the room over an hour later still viewing the televsion. (§746.2207(c)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-3)) - 2023-04-28 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-06-02: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: During the investigation it was found that a child was away from the center for 30 minutes and no staff in the building were aware of this. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2023-04-28 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-06-02: Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System: During the investigation multiple caregivers stated they did not have access to a tracking system to know which children they are in charge of. (§746.631(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-631-b)) - 2023-04-25 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2023-05-02: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: During the inspection a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the floor in the infants room in reach of the children. (§746.3407(12); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-12)) - 2023-04-25 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2023-05-02: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes: Upon arrival a 13 month old infant was observed in a restrictive device. The child was left in the device for more than 15 minutes. (§746.2417(2)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2417-2-b)) - 2023-04-25 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-05-02: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: During the inspection the television was seen on while a 13 month old child was present. The television also had advertisements as well. (§746.2207(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-a)) - 2023-04-25 — Safety hazards, Low risk, Correction verified 2023-05-02: Update Admission Information - Procedure: During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records had not been updated in at least 3 years. (§746.609(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-609-a)) - 2022-06-21 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-07-15: Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean: During the inspection a portion of a toddler room was observed to be damaged exposing drywall to the children. (§746.3407(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-9)) - …and 1 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [First Baptist Church Cdc](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-147476) — 0.22 km, capacity 180 - [Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-309243) — 0.86 km, capacity 125 - [Children's Amazing Palace Learning Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1456634) — 0.99 km, capacity 44 - [Stepping Stone Preschool LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1537344) — 2.56 km, capacity 99 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 287967 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=287967 - us_census_geocoder record 405 KAY ST|KILGORE|TX|75662 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 856666 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=856666 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-5ewp-uub2_ucrh (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=856666 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02051-1132 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02051-1132 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-287967 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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