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Balcones KinderCare

937 Balcones Dr, College Station, TX 778454.9· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
109
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
1986
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About Balcones KinderCare

Balcones KinderCare is a licensed child care center in College Station, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 28, 1986, for up to 109 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
109 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity109 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Balcones KinderCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazos County has a median price of $154 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.
Brazos County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$141
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$126

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Balcones KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
109 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#189144
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

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See all 17 visits
  1. Jul 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “One caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

  2. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation had completed two fire drills but the fire drill was not reflected on the operation's form. This was corrected at inspection by having the operation complete the fire drill form to reflect the days they did a fire drill.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 31, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The parent of the child was never given an incident report.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose-fill surfacing (wood chips/mulch) does not meet the proper height/depth requirement. There were trenches in the ground at the foot of the slides that could cause tripping hazards.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023

  4. Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Balcones KinderCare

Is Balcones KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 28, 1986.

When was Balcones KinderCare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Balcones KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Balcones KinderCare care for?

109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Balcones KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Balcones KinderCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Balcones KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 696-9062 to ask.

What is Balcones KinderCare's phone number?

(979) 696-9062.

Where is Balcones KinderCare?

937 Balcones Dr, College Station, TX 77845. The nearest other daycare we list is Curious Kids S.T.E.A.M. Academy LC, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).