Kinder Kids
4800 Fairway Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX
4.2· 10 reviews
Curious Minds ECE
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Curious Minds ECE
Curious Minds ECE is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 12, 2025, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 14 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Class size | Max 20 campers per week (summer camp) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 5% sibling discount for each additional child |
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Curious Minds ECE has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wichita County has a median price of $130 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$130
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$122
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Curious Minds ECE
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1802034
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 17 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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.
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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During the course of the investigation, it was found that the caregivers and administrators did not notify parents of a situation that may have placed their children at risk of harm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the course of the investigation, it was observed on video footage of a classroom that a caregiver was using a personal communication device while supervising and caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by their arm forcefully.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2025Visit3 rules cited
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
“It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver was observed sitting at a table working on administrative duties, not supervising children, which allowed a child to bite another child. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver allowed three children under the age of 2yo to have screentime. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined amid a DFPS Investigation that a caregiver handled a child in care roughly by grabbing and pulling the child up by their arms. This was observed on video footage from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Curious Minds ECE
Is Curious Minds ECE licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 12, 2025.
When was Curious Minds ECE last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Curious Minds ECE had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Curious Minds ECE care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Curious Minds ECE accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Curious Minds ECE's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Curious Minds ECE cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 691-1651 to ask.
What is Curious Minds ECE's phone number?
(940) 691-1651.
Where is Curious Minds ECE?
4725 K Mart Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. The nearest other daycare we list is Glenda Briscoe, 0.1 miles away.