Debra Jewell Wade
Lufkin, TX 75901 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Cove Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $129
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Kids Cove Early Learning Center
Kids Cove Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 27, 2023, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Cove Early Learning 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 Kids Cove Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1763961
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Four infant feeding instructions were out of date. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection expired on 11/29/2024. The Director is going to get this done.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection expired on 11/29/2024. The Director is going to get this done.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
- Dec 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
Show 5 earlier visits
Aug 21, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
- Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not contain the information about the Promotion of Physical Activity. The Director is going to correct this.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policies did not include the Safe Sleep information. The Director is going to correct this.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
- Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Cove Early Learning Center
Is Kids Cove Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 27, 2023.
When was Kids Cove Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Cove Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Kids Cove Early Learning Center care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Cove Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Cove Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Cove Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 632-6969 to ask.
What is Kids Cove Early Learning Center's phone number?
(936) 632-6969.
Where is Kids Cove Early Learning Center?
3741 S US Highway 69, Lufkin, TX 75901. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Konnection Preschool, 0.4 miles away.