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4601 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX
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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.
Hours
| Monday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Not listed |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 23, 1985.
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.
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.
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
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.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 772-5636 to ask.
(254) 772-5636.
4901 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710. The nearest other daycare we list is Lake Air YMCA of Central Texas, 0.2 miles away.