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Country Kids

902 E Calhoun St, Rice, TX 751555.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
1998

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About Country Kids

Country Kids is a licensed child care center in Rice, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 1998, for up to 86 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Country Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Navarro County has a median price of $191 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.
Navarro County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Country Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1998
License number
#532679
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Out of the 19 files I observed 9 children did not have the required health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Out of the 19 records I observed 9 children did not have the required immunizations”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

  3. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Three out of three staff files did not have current CPR/First Aid certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022

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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Questions about Country Kids

Is Country Kids licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 1998.

When was Country Kids last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Country Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Country Kids care for?

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

Does Country Kids accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Country 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 Country Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 326-6083 to ask.

What is Country Kids' phone number?

(903) 326-6083.

Where is Country Kids?

902 E Calhoun St, Rice, TX 75155. The nearest other daycare we list is Brenda Cuington, 7.8 miles away.

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