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Fire House Kids

1591 S 9th St, Midlothian, TX 760654.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
227
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2016

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About Fire House Kids

Fire House Kids is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 2016, for up to 227 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
227 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity227 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fire House Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis 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.
Ellis 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 Fire House Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
227 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1627150
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

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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See all 13 visits
  1. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 2, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4605(b)(4) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs - Over-head Rings

      “There were 4 year old children on equipment that has over head rings and the caregivers stated the 4 year olds use the equipment with supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4605(b)(3) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Vertical Slide Poles

      “There were 4 year old children observed on equipment with a vertical slide pole and the caregivers confirmed the 4 year olds use the equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “The younger playground did not have appropriate use zone around the structure. There was less than 6 feet from the steps of the stationary structure.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

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 Fire House Kids

Is Fire House Kids licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 2016.

When was Fire House Kids last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fire House Kids had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Fire House Kids care for?

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

Does Fire House Kids accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Fire House Kids' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fire House Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 672-6839 to ask.

What is Fire House Kids' phone number?

(469) 672-6839.

Where is Fire House Kids?

1591 S 9th St, Midlothian, TX 76065. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Childrens Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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