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Kids Castle

2400 Grand, Texarkana, AR 718543.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2000
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About Kids Castle

Kids Castle is a licensed child care center in Texarkana, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since April 28, 2000, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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

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
138 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kids Castle

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
138 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#14695
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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. Mar 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

  2. Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

  3. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 100.109.4.b The statewide Child Maltreatment Hotline and the Child Care Licensing Central Office number shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the child care facility. The Hotline number is 1-800-482-5964 and the Licensing Central Office number is (501) 682-8590 or toll-free 1-800-445-3316.

  9. Apr 2, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.b Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 100.109.4.b The statewide Child Maltreatment Hotline and the Child Care Licensing Central Office number shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the child care facility. The Hotline number is 1-800-482-5964 and the Licensing Central Office number is (501) 682-8590 or toll-free 1-800-445-3316.

  10. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Dec 27, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 400.401.13.b Staff shall not release a child to anyone who is not immediately recognized as the child’s parent or as someone on the authorized pick-up list unless:

    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 400.401.13.a Staff shall not release a child to anyone who is not immediately recognized as the child’s parent or as someone on the authorized pick-up list unless:

  2. Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.a The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

Copied from the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kids Castle

Is Kids Castle licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 28, 2000.

When was Kids Castle last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Castle had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. 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 Kids Castle care for?

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

Does Kids Castle accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Castle'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 Kids Castle cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 772-7685 to ask.

What is Kids Castle's phone number?

(870) 772-7685.

Where is Kids Castle?

2400 Grand, Texarkana, AR 71854. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Einsteins, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (license and visits).