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Higher Ground Learning Center

166 N County Road 1060 Lot A, Kingsville, TX 783635.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
58
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2024

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About Higher Ground Learning Center

Higher Ground Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Kingsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 25, 2024, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
58 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity58 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Higher Ground Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kleberg County has a median price of $153 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.
Kleberg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

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 Higher Ground Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
58 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1788252
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Observed a caregiver supervising a group of 8 infants ages ranging from 3 months to 17 months during nap time. Child/caregiver ratios is 2:8. Note: A second caregiver stepped into classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

      “A group of 9 children was left briefly unsupervised while they were napping. NOTE: Caregiver stepped into classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “Director is not maintaining an attendance record.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

  3. Jan 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

  4. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Higher Ground Learning Center

Is Higher Ground Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 25, 2024.

When was Higher Ground Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Higher Ground Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Higher Ground Learning Center care for?

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

Does Higher Ground Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Higher Ground Learning Center'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 Higher Ground Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 522-5024 to ask.

What is Higher Ground Learning Center's phone number?

(361) 522-5024.

Where is Higher Ground Learning Center?

166 N County Road 1060 Lot A, Kingsville, TX 78363. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Red Barn Learning Center, 2.7 miles away.

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