Jenny McGinnes
Santa Fe, TX 77510 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brainy Kids Place
- licensed capacity
- 151
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About Brainy Kids Place
Brainy Kids Place is a licensed child care center in Santa Fe, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 4, 2014, for up to 151 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
- 151 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 151 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brainy Kids Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Brainy Kids Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 151 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1532559
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 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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See all 13 visits
- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“During follow up, transporter did not use checklist to verify who was being transported and dropped off at which school.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Driver did not demonstrate good judgement when they were unaware of an incident occurring on the van. Good Judgement was not used when driver did not notice a child unbuckle their seatbelt to unbuckle another child seatbelt while vehicle was on. Which led to a child being injured.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“During inspection two children files observed did not have a place for parents to state any special needs or accomendations children who have special needs might need.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child was missing emergency contact address.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Three out of the six classrooms observed had rips and tears on floor mats. Playground cover had two tears. Bottle/Food warmer had residue inside. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Five caregivers completed CPR training online.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022
Nov 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Seven infant feeding sheets were not updated.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Brainy Kids Place
Is Brainy Kids Place licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 4, 2014.
When was Brainy Kids Place last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brainy Kids Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Brainy Kids Place care for?
151, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brainy Kids Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brainy Kids Place's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brainy Kids Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 925-2437 to ask.
What is Brainy Kids Place's phone number?
(409) 925-2437.
Where is Brainy Kids Place?
13307 FM 1764 & 3606 Ave S, Santa Fe, TX 77510. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Explorers After School Program, 0.3 miles away.