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Kid City USA - Friendswood

1601 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 775464.5· 62 reviews
licensed capacity
242
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2024

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About Kid City USA - Friendswood

Kid City USA - Friendswood is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 29, 2024, for up to 242 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 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

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
242 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 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 capacity242 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kid City USA - Friendswood has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 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.
Galveston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Kid City USA - Friendswood

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
242 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1788672
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on evidence provided, caregivers have not been using good judgement when placing their knee in the back of a child's seat to keep them at the table. As well as talking loudly to the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

  4. Feb 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “At time of inspection, two out of the three buses child safety alarm did not sound.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “At time of inspection, one infant's feeding instruction sheet was not current for February 2026. Sheet was last updated on 1/14/2026. Noted: At 9:00 am parent submitted Infant Feeding Instruction sheet completed on 2/20/2026. Sheet is posted in classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food

      “I observed a caregiver preparing a child bottle before washing her hands after handling a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver failed to wash her hands after changing a child's diaper and picked up another child.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

  9. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 7, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation has not notified parents of less serious injuries.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children

      “Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support violations of this standard.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver in the Busy Bees classroom did not adequately supervise the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

  4. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “On the Preschool and Toddler playgrounds, the use zone is not six feet for multiple stationary play structures.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  5. Nov 4, 2023VisitNo 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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Questions about Kid City USA - Friendswood

Is Kid City USA - Friendswood licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 29, 2024.

When was Kid City USA - Friendswood last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kid City USA - Friendswood had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Kid City USA - Friendswood care for?

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

Does Kid City USA - Friendswood accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kid City USA - Friendswood's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kid City USA - Friendswood cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 569-4674 to ask.

What is Kid City USA - Friendswood's phone number?

(832) 569-4674.

Where is Kid City USA - Friendswood?

1601 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.2 miles away.

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