Golden Apple Academy Learning Center
1300 N Robinson Dr, Robinson, TX
Caring for Kids
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Caring for Kids
Caring for Kids is a licensed group home daycare in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 22, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Caring for Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in McLennan County has a median price of $122 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Caring for Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1714684
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“Seven of the required 24 hours of annual training was reviewed for one assistant caregiver for the previous training year.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.207(10) - AP Never exceed capacity of the home
“The childcare home is over capacity. The licensed capacity is 12 children and there were 14 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
747.4401(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“All four seats on one of the play equipment structures were broken and had exposed pinch/shear points.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
Apr 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One employee file reviewed did not have the required documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Caring for Kids
Is Caring for Kids licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 22, 2021.
When was Caring for Kids last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Caring for Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Caring for Kids care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Caring for Kids accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Caring for Kids' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Caring for Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 379-3722 to ask.
What is Caring for Kids' phone number?
(254) 379-3722.
Where is Caring for Kids?
Waco, TX 76706. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.