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Kids Kare Academy

703 S Ellis St, Groesbeck, TX 76642
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2013

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About

About Kids Kare Academy

Kids Kare Academy is a licensed child care center in Groesbeck, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 20, 2013, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Kare Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Limestone County has a median price of $134 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.
Limestone County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 Kare Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1507740
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 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.

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  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A twenty-two-month-old was combined with the infant class where the youngest child was two months old. This was corrected during the inspection when the twenty-two-month-old was moved to another classroom, and the next oldest child in the class was sixteen months old.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

  3. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 16, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood

      “The infant daily report did not have a section for mood to be recorded.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “The director was missing training in communicable diseases and building and physical premises safety. The director took building and physical premises safety training during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing an affidavit for not getting certain immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 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

      “One caregiver had first aid and CPR training that expired in June 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The fire extinguishers were last checked in May 2026. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the fire extinguishers.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The sheets on some of the cribs in the infant room were not snug, and one set of sheets was coming off of the mattress. This was corrected during the inspection when the sheets were replaced with snug-fitting sheets.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in emergency planning and communicable diseases and two were missing training in managing food allergies, handling hazardous materials, and building and physical premises safety.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

  5. Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Two slides were on the grass and did not have any loose-fill around or underneath. This was corrected during the inspection when one slide was removed from the playground and the other was moved to the mulch area so it had the proper amount of loose-fill.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “A fire drill was not conducted in July. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in one minute and fifty seconds.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent's rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

  7. Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “The operation made substitutions for breakfast and lunch, but these substitutions were not recorded. This was corrected at inspection when the director recorded and posted the substitutions that were made.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “A caregiver used a handwashing sink to prepare food when pouring juice out of a fruit cup. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver used the trashcan to pour the juice out instead.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Oct 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 23, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver used melatonin spray in the classroom before naptime to help the children sleep. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation and all melatonin sprays were removed from the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver left a bottle of melatonin spray on the floor within the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the room when she saw it.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

  3. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      “It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “It was determined a child in care was not changed promptly by a caregiver. The caregiver allowed the child to lay down for nap with a wet diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

  6. Jan 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Observed a toddler use a potty chair and go back to the table to eat without washing hands. This was corrected by the caregiver taking the toddler to the sink and wash hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

  9. Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

  10. Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Kare Academy

Is Kids Kare Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 20, 2013.

When was Kids Kare Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Kare Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Kare Academy care for?

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

Does Kids Kare Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Kare Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Kare Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 729-2427 to ask.

What is Kids Kare Academy's phone number?

(254) 729-2427.

Where is Kids Kare Academy?

703 S Ellis St, Groesbeck, TX 76642. The nearest other daycare we list is Wanda Webb, 6.4 miles away.

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