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Kids Day Care Center

806 Dunbar St, Refugio, TX 78377
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
1995

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About Kids Day Care Center

Kids Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Refugio, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 13, 1995, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:40 AM to 5:10 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:40 AM to 5:10 PM
Tuesday7:40 AM to 5:10 PM
Wednesday7:40 AM to 5:10 PM
Thursday7:40 AM to 5:10 PM
Friday7:40 AM to 5:10 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 capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Refugio County has a median price of $124 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.
Refugio County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$109
Home daycare$103

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 Kids Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1995
License number
#509032
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 10 visits
  1. Jul 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.607 - Signed Admission Form

      “Two out of six children files were missing the parent signature on the admission form.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Four out of four staff were missing the following required training: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026

  2. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 1, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

  8. Oct 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “One out of the three employee records evaluated, lacked 22 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies lacked information on the promotion of physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

  9. Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One employee does not have current First Aid & CPR training on file.”

      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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FAQ

Questions about Kids Day Care Center

Is Kids Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 13, 1995.

When was Kids Day Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 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 Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Kids Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:40 AM to 5:10 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 526-4181 to ask.

What is Kids Day Care Center's phone number?

(361) 526-4181.

Where is Kids Day Care Center?

806 Dunbar St, Refugio, TX 78377. The nearest other daycare we list is Kimberley Jean Villarreal, 6.8 miles away.

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