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Waxahachie, TX 75167 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Just Kidding Around
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Just Kidding Around
Just Kidding Around is a licensed child care center in Maypearl, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 15, 2015, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Just Kidding Around 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Just Kidding Around
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1563232
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 13 visits
- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Operation was out of ratio with a 7 month old infant in a classroom with children over 25 m.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Nov 21, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
“The cribs in the infant room had no space between them allowing the infants to reach into the cribs next to them.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2021
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“There were three children observed in high chairs and none of the safety straps were buckled.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2021
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“There was a piece of equipment in the infant room that had been recalled.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Just Kidding Around
Is Just Kidding Around licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 15, 2015.
When was Just Kidding Around last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Just Kidding Around had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Just Kidding Around care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Just Kidding Around accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Just Kidding Around's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Just Kidding Around cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 716-4086 to ask.
What is Just Kidding Around's phone number?
(817) 716-4086.
Where is Just Kidding Around?
221 Main St, Maypearl, TX 76064.