# Kids Kastle Kids Kastle is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Waco, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 136 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 4901 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 136 - License/permit: 125183 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 772-5636 - Hours: 08:30 AM-02:30 PM (Tue, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=96501 ## Inspection record 14 findings across 7 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-02-01 to 2026-08-06); 7 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-05-12 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-18: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training. (§746.1301(a)(5)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-5-a)) - 2026-05-12 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-15: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2026-05-12 — Health records & medication, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-22: Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated: Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication. (§746.3803(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3803-a-1)) - 2026-05-12 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-06-24: Required Personnel Records: Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification. (§746.901; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901)) - 2026-05-12 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post: The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted. (§746.401(11); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-401-11)) - 2026-05-12 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Corrected at inspection: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone: One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation. (§745.621(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-a-2)) - 2025-09-09 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2025-09-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-09-11: First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit: The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide. (§746.4003(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4003-a)) - 2025-09-09 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-07: Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns: The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack. (§746.3301(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3301-b)) - 2024-09-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-09-26: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing: One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired. (§746.1301(a)(3)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-3-a)) - 2024-09-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-27: Children's Records Maintained: Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission. (§746.603(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a)) - 2022-11-15 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-low risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit: One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation. (§746.901(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-4)) - 2022-11-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-11-28: Director Annual Training - Additional required topics: Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours. (§746.1311(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-e)) - 2022-11-15 — Health records & medication, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-11-18: Medication No Longer Used: One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication. (§746.3809; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3809)) ## Nearby programs - [Lake Air YMCA of Central Texas](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1418483) — 0.28 km, capacity 200 - [Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1460124) — 0.73 km, capacity 100 - [Talitha Koum Nurture Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1511912) — 1 km, capacity 43 - [Mountainview YMCA of Central Texas](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1460197) — 1.2 km, capacity 100 - [Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-99517) — 1.42 km, capacity 109 - [Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1266746) — 1.55 km, capacity 50 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 96501 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=96501 - us_census_geocoder record 4901 COBBS DR|WACO|TX|76710 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 125183 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=125183 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-96501 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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