Sadie Ramirez
Fort Worth, TX 76116 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Marquita KinderCare
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Marquita KinderCare
Marquita KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 25, 1985, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 44 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Marquita KinderCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Marquita KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #43852- 747
Summary
44 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 44 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not provide a current annual inspection to licensing during the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One of ten children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact name, number, and address.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The operation did not have personnel records available for review during the time of inspection. The only records available was proof of background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
- Jun 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“The caregiver admitted to buckling her son in a chair until he calmed down. She stated it was only for a couple of minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
- Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 52 earlier visits
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“The director failed to wash hands after diapering and removing her gloves.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
“The director failed to wash an infants hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the infant room, toddler classroom and two year olds classroom were observed over ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Thsi standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after all classrooms were observed over ratio with no additional caregivers scheduled. This is an ongoing reoccuring issue.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two child files were missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Four child files were missing the physician health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that Caregiver's did not demonstrate good judgement or self-control in the presence of children when they went into the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“There is sufficient evidence to determine that caregivers used profane language in the presence of children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The deficiency is related to a DFPS investigation. A caregiver used poor judgment by telling a child to slap another child in the face with food.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Mar 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The deficiency is related to a DFPS investigation. A caregiver used poor judgment by telling a child to slap another child in the face with food.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's file did not include the statement of health from a physician.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's file did not include updated immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
- Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not self-report to licensing an incident that placed children at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
- Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“As a result of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found reason to believe for sexual abuse of a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“A child was left unsupervised for approximately an hour.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2022
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident report was filled out but not shared with the parent with the proper 48-hour time span.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2022
- Oct 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation failed to report a positive case of COVID-19 to licensing within the 48 hour time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
Jul 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did no thave a current gas leak test.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
- Nov 22, 2021VisitNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
Nov 2, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, it has been determined that staff are cleaning their classrooms at the end of the day while still supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Marquita KinderCare
Is Marquita KinderCare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 25, 1985.
When was Marquita KinderCare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 44 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Marquita KinderCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 44 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Marquita KinderCare care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Marquita KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Marquita KinderCare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Marquita KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 244-7211 to ask.
What is Marquita KinderCare's phone number?
(817) 244-7211.
Where is Marquita KinderCare?
3700 Marquita Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76116. The nearest other daycare we list is Ordered Steps Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.