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Kids of the Kingdom
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 1989
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About
About Kids of the Kingdom
Kids of the Kingdom is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 1989, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (First Lutheran Church of San Marcos, TX) |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (Four Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids of the Kingdom has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Kids of the Kingdom
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 119 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1989
- License number
- #240712
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“An infant was asleep in their crib wearing a wearable swaddle. This was corrected at the inspection when the swaddle was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 21, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report an incident the placed a child at risk to Child Care Regulation within the required 2 day timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The investigation found that a toddler was left unsupervised on the playground for a few minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not have the parent sign a required incident report until a week after the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
- Feb 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual health inspection was due on October 2024 and has not been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Four caregivers are missing the required training for food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation's liability insurance expired in September 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Four caregivers trainings were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Four children records are missing updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies are missing required sections for infant safe sleep, immunization requirements, promotion of indoor and outdoor active play, reviewing Minimum Standards, contact information for Child Care Regulation and DFPS, employee vaccinations, inclusive services, and a gang-free zone.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
- Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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- Apr 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids of the Kingdom
Is Kids of the Kingdom licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 1989.
When was Kids of the Kingdom last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids of the Kingdom had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 9 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 of the Kingdom care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids of the Kingdom accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kids of the Kingdom's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids of the Kingdom cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 353-5437 to ask.
What is Kids of the Kingdom's phone number?
(512) 353-5437.
Where is Kids of the Kingdom?
130 W Holland St, San Marcos, TX 78666. The nearest other daycare we list is Presbyterian Parent Cooperative, 0.8 miles away.