Ladybug Preschool
Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.0· 6 reviews
Coastal Kids Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Coastal Kids Day Care
Coastal Kids Day Care is a licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 22, 2012, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Coastal Kids Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Calhoun County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Coastal Kids Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1366946
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of eight personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of eight children's records evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director could not locate seventeen clock hours of training for the period evaluated.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A caregiver was observed sleeping during nap time while the children were sleeping.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“A six month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a pacifier clip attached to the pacifier.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A six month old was observed sleeping with a stuffed animal in the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies lacked information regarding parent rights.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“One television was not anchored.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher was serviced September 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“Three caregivers lacked current First Aid Training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants lacked infant feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.1403(a)(4)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric CPR
“Three caregivers lacked current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies lacked information regarding promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
- Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Dec 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One personnel file evaluated lacked current first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2022
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“The director lacked current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2022
Apr 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Three classrooms lacked current activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Coastal Kids Day Care
Is Coastal Kids Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 22, 2012.
When was Coastal Kids Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Coastal Kids Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 9 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 Coastal Kids Day Care care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Coastal Kids Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Coastal Kids Day Care's 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 Coastal Kids Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 552-6021 to ask.
What is Coastal Kids Day Care's phone number?
(361) 552-6021.
Where is Coastal Kids Day Care?
206 Bauer Drive, Port Lavaca, TX 77979.