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Kiddie Korral

100 N Baugh St, Alvarado, TX 760094.3· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
217
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2007

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About Kiddie Korral

Kiddie Korral is a licensed child care center in Alvarado, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 22, 2007, for up to 217 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 9 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
5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
217 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:30 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 capacity217 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Korral has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnson 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.
Johnson 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 Kiddie Korral

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
217 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#868228
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 9 of 23 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Four toddlers were observed in a high chair table without safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put all straps on.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During an investigation it was determined a child was pulled in a form of guidance resulting in them falling to the ground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “During an investigation it was determined a caregiver did not have up to date first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “During an investigation it was determined the operation did not report to child care regulation when a child was injured in care requiring medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “Caregiver did not intervene when multiple children were playing with bathroom door resulting in injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

  4. Jun 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “During nap time there was not adequate lighting at time of inspection. This was corrected when the curtains were opened.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Classroom was observed at time of inspection with 6 children with specified age group under 18 months old. This was one child over ratio. This was corrected at time of inspection when one child was moved into another classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 15, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “During an investigation this standard was found to be deficient. One infant was placed in a bouncer with a blanket in a crib to sleep. One infant was asleep with a boppy pillow and blanket in a crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Durning an investigation it was determined infants were sleeping in restrictive devices. One infant was sleeping in a bouncer for over 2 hours with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “During an investigation one infant was observed in a swing for approximately one hour and thirty minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026

  6. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “During the inspection a caregiver was observed on their personal phone.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  8. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 4, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • 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

      “The staff failed to supervise properly after multiple verbal redirections were ignored by the child to stop climbing on the equipment in such a way that an injury could occur. The child was then injured and required medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026

Show 22 earlier visits
  1. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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

      “It was determined that children were outside on the playground unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025

  4. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “At the time of inspection the operation did not have a current daycare facility inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025

  5. Sep 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jun 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

      “During my inspection walk through I observed three cans of Febreze and one bottle of cleaning spray low enough for children to have access.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “During the inspection four out of the five infant feeding instructions had not been updated in the past thirty days.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were several areas along the chain link fence that were pulled up from the bottom and as a result created an entanglement or entrapment hazard to the children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

  14. Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  16. Apr 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One out of ten staff records reviewed did not have current CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

      “The operational policies were missing the emergency preparedness plan.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered

      “The medication administration log did not include employee who administered the medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023

  17. Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jan 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jan 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “Several playground structures were observed with no loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “Caregivers did not wash hands between diaper changes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Caregivers did not wash children's hands after changing diapers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

      “Multiple classrooms were observed with cleaning products accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

  20. Jan 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  21. Jul 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Ten out of Ten records did not have the required emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022

  22. Oct 27, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Out of ten personnel files reviewed, four caregivers did not have all of the required annual training certificates available at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “Several classrooms did not have a evacuation map posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Play equipment had metal springs and bolts exposed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Four infant feeding instructions were not updated in the last thirty days.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Two safety straps were missing in a infant table that had seats within the table.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

      “Six classrooms did not have an activity plan available for review or posted at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “All classrooms did not have the nap cots labeled or a map for nap cots.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 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 Kiddie Korral

Is Kiddie Korral licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 22, 2007.

When was Kiddie Korral last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Korral had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Kiddie Korral care for?

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

Does Kiddie Korral accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kiddie Korral's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Korral cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 790-0352 to ask.

What is Kiddie Korral's phone number?

(817) 790-0352.

Where is Kiddie Korral?

100 N Baugh St, Alvarado, TX 76009. The nearest other daycare we list is Heritage Early Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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