Debra Jewell Wade
Lufkin, TX 75901 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kid Zone Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $129
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Kid Zone Childcare Center
Kid Zone Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 4, 2023, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kid Zone Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Angelina County has a median price of $129 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$129
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$121
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$118
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Kid Zone Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1748826
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 2, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One out of four infant feeding instructions was out of date. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the parent coming and signing the feeding instructions.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas leak inspection expired on 6/2/2025. The Director is going to correct this by getting the gas leak inspection done.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“An employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports that a caregiver did not properly supervise two children which resulted in the children exiting the center and walking to their home which is about 50 yards from the center.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
“Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the contact numbers of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
“Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the name and address of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“An employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports that a caregiver did not properly supervise two children which resulted in the children exiting the center and walking to their home which is about 50 yards from the center.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.605(5) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
“Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the contact numbers of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
“Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the name and address of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
- Mar 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“Three caregivers did not know the correct sanitation process order. The Director is going to correct this by having a training on the correct sanitation process.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There was one feeding instruction that had not been updated. The Director was able to correct this at the inspection by having the parent updated the feeding instruction and sign it.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1303(3) - Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“Employee files that were reviewed did not have the required orientation on the policy for reporting child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
Show 5 earlier visits
- Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three out of four children's records were missing the emergency contact address. The owner corrected this at the time of the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kid Zone Childcare Center
Is Kid Zone Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 4, 2023.
When was Kid Zone Childcare Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 2, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kid Zone Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Zone Childcare Center care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kid Zone Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kid Zone Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kid Zone Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 899-6288 to ask.
What is Kid Zone Childcare Center's phone number?
(936) 899-6288.
Where is Kid Zone Childcare Center?
1825 Sayers St, Lufkin, TX 75904. The nearest other daycare we list is Life Kids, 0.2 miles away.