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Kids Kastle

4901 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710
licensed capacity
136
open each week
3 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
1985

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About Kids Kastle

Kids Kastle is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 23, 1985, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
136 children

Hours

Hours

MondayNot listed
Tuesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
WednesdayNot listed
Thursday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Kastle has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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McLennan 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 Kastle

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1985
License number
#125183
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post

      “The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

  3. Sep 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

      “The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

    • 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 did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

  5. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

  7. Feb 1, 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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Questions about Kids Kastle

Is Kids Kastle licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 23, 1985.

When was Kids Kastle last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Kastle had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Kastle care for?

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

Does Kids Kastle accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Kids Kastle's hours?

Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Kastle cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 772-5636 to ask.

What is Kids Kastle's phone number?

(254) 772-5636.

Where is Kids Kastle?

4901 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710. The nearest other daycare we list is Lake Air YMCA of Central Texas, 0.2 miles away.

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