Licensed center · Irving, TX
Kids Palace Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
- Capacity 79
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Meals
- Snacks provided
- Nearby
- 13 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 79 children
Accepts child care assistance
Before-school care
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1001 Metker St, Irving, TX 75062 · Dallas County · 27 licensed daycares in 75062
Capacity rank 15 of 27 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 11 in 75062
Nearest daycares
- Pamela Deskin0.1 mi · Listed family home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool
- Pamela Tippett0.2 mi · Registered home · School age
- Jacquelyn Wilson0.3 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- YMCA @ Farine Irving0.4 mi · Licensed center · Preschool, School age
- Graysons Learning Garden0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Toni Lee0.5 mi · Listed family home · Preschool, School age
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 845662
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- February 2005
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
23 inspections on record, most recent Jan 6, 2026. 15 of 30 visits and reports cited a standard. 7 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 15, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
Corrected Aug 18, 2025
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jul 28, 2025Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
Corrected Aug 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
Corrected Aug 11, 2025
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children files were missing a health statement.
Corrected Aug 18, 2025
- 746.501(a)(14)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Transportation
In the operation policies it was missing the transportation section. Also, It was missing the unassigned epinepherine auto injector section and parent rights. It was missing more detail for physical activity.
Corrected Aug 11, 2025
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away.
Corrected Jul 28, 2025
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
Corrected Jul 28, 2025, at the inspection
- 746.901(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Required Personnel Records - TB Test
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
Corrected Aug 11, 2025
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2428Texas HHSC risk level: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
Corrected Jan 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025
- 746.2428Texas HHSC risk level: High
Dec 27, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit.
Corrected Dec 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Dec 23, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 22, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
Corrected Mar 27, 2024
- 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Mar 4, 2024Inspection14 standards cited
- 746.2411(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
All play yards had extra mattress space.
Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4601(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.
Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
Corrected Mar 5, 2024
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
Corrected Mar 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
Corrected Mar 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024
- 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
Corrected Mar 18, 2024
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024
- 746.901(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
Corrected Mar 5, 2024
- 746.2411(2)(I)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
Corrected Mar 4, 2024
- 746.2411(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
60 standards cited across 23 inspections, most recently Jan 6, 2026. All 60 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1220%
- Medium High2542%
- Medium2237%
- Medium Low0
- Low12%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 10 of 23 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 5 of 60 findings, 55 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Aug 15, 2025, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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