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Kids Nation Day Care

1410 Lacey Dr, Baytown, TX 775203.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2013

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About

About Kids Nation Day Care

Kids Nation Day Care is a licensed child care center in Baytown, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 22, 2013, for up to 85 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Nation Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Nation Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1512861
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 13 visits
  1. Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “A child's admission information did not have the physician address or phone number listed.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “A child's health statement was signed stating the child was seen by a doctor prior to enrolling. The child's admission form was signed 02/12/2025, the allotted 12 months has past.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

  2. May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      “The operations background checks were last validated on 09/09/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025

  3. May 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 28, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

  5. Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “The van does not have a child safety electronic device enstalled.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

  6. Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “A fan was in the pre school room and accessible to the children in care. This was removed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Two bottles of cleaning solution were accessible to children in the preschool room. They were removed during the inspection,”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 24, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not enter the number of employees who left the operation in 2023. This task was due no later than January 15, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024

  8. Aug 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation is still lacking current annual fire marshal inspection. The last fire inspection at the operation was conducted on 7/22/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023

  9. Jun 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The last fire inspetion at the operation was conducted on 7/22/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023

  10. 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 survey data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jul 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “The menu did not reflect actual foods children were provided during lunch. Note: lunch menu updated during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

      “No carbon monoxide detector in the building.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “The lunch menu must reflect the actual meals provided.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “Upon arrival I observe 15 children ages 9-months to 11yos grouped together in one room with two caregivers. Note: corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 4, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not validate the employee list for the calendar year of 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022

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 Nation Day Care

Is Kids Nation Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 22, 2013.

When was Kids Nation Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Nation Day Care care for?

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

Does Kids Nation Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Nation Day Care'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 Nation Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 838-8680 to ask.

What is Kids Nation Day Care's phone number?

(281) 838-8680.

Where is Kids Nation Day Care?

1410 Lacey Dr, Baytown, TX 77520. The nearest other daycare we list is Solid Rock Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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