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Cool Kids Academy

Idalou, TX 79329 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
3 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2026

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About Cool Kids Academy

Cool Kids Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Idalou, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 29, 2026, for up to 12 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayNot listed
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:15 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cool Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a home daycare in Lubbock County has a median price of $126 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.
Lubbock County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$146
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$127

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$120

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 Cool Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1834059
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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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  1. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required

      “One household member orientation was not completed for household member over the age of fourteen.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “Fire extinguisher was mounted above the recommended height of 5 feet.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.3505(b) - Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children

      “There were two rifles found in a bedroom within the reach of children and not locked appropriately.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

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 Cool Kids Academy

Is Cool Kids Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 29, 2026.

When was Cool Kids Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cool Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 2 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 Cool Kids Academy care for?

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

Does Cool Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Cool Kids Academy's hours?

Tuesday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cool Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 787-8552 to ask.

What is Cool Kids Academy's phone number?

(806) 787-8552.

Where is Cool Kids Academy?

Idalou, TX 79329. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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