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Liberty, TX 77575 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Etc
- licensed capacity
- 77
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Kids Etc
Kids Etc is a licensed child care center in Hardin, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 5, 2001, for up to 77 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
- 77 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Etc has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Liberty County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Etc
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 77 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #553057
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Transportation 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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- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
- Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
Show 3 earlier visits
Nov 10, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
Nov 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
- Oct 28, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Etc
Is Kids Etc licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 5, 2001.
When was Kids Etc last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Etc had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Etc care for?
77, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Etc accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Etc's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Etc cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 298-3806 to ask.
What is Kids Etc's phone number?
(936) 298-3806.
Where is Kids Etc?
12458 Hwy 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561.