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Kids R Here Learning Academy

1600 W Upshur Ave, Gladewater, TX 756475.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2025

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About Kids R Here Learning Academy

Kids R Here Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Gladewater, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 15, 2025, 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. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedOpens 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids R Here Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gregg County has a median price of $124 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.
Gregg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 R Here Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1816274
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “During the walk through a trash can with food waste was observed in reach of children and accessible.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

  3. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The written feeding instructions have not been updated and were last signed by a parent on 6/2/26.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

  5. Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 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

      “During the inspection the loose-fill was observed under the required amount and with grass growing around it.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “During the walk through a trash can with food waste was observed in reach of children and accessible.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

  6. Jul 1, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Through an investigation it was determined that multiple caregiver threatened corporal punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children

      “Through an investigation inspection it was determined that caregivers were not disciplining their own children still in care as they would other children in their care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “During the insepction areas of the walls and air grates in reach of children were not kept clean.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “During the investigation inspection a child was observed unsupervised in the daycare with the caregiver unaware of their location.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

  7. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “During the inspection a mop bucket was observed in the hallway in front of the infant rooms full of water. The bucket was removed during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “A class was observed to clean up and sat down to eat a meal without handwashing, the tables being sanitized or the teacher washing hands as she served.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

  3. Nov 5, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “During the investigation it was found that the infant class and the older toddler/two class mix on the playground and one class is not going inside when the other class comes out.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “During the investigation, diapering areas as well as children's tables were observed to be dirty and need to be sanitized.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

  4. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation had open paint cans, large painting equipment, tools, and other chemicals including a fire extinguisher where children could access them. Chemicals and tools were observed in the kitchen food prep area.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “During the investigation, the infant room was being renovated and an infant was placed in a room with children more than 18 months older. During inspection, the room was cleaned up and the infant was taken to the infant room.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 3, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation had open paint cans, large painting equipment, tools, and other chemicals including a fire extinguisher where children could access them. Chemicals and tools were observed in the kitchen food prep area.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “During the investigation, the infant room was being renovated and an infant was placed in a room with children more than 18 months older. During inspection, the room was cleaned up and the infant was taken to the infant room.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “During inspection a section of the wall has peeling paint and needs repair.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

      “The emergency preparedness plan in the parent handbook does not include the required information and needs more detail.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

      “The parent handbook was reviewed and was missing the following procedures: 1) How to view standards online, to report abuse/neglect, and the HHSC website 2)A list of the require parents rights 3) how the operation will support children with special needs.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

    • 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

      “The loose fill was observed to be compacted and needs to be either removed and replaced or additional inches added to proper depth. Compacted earth cannot be included in the inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During inspection the plastic borders that enclose the loose fill was observed to be cracked and broken.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

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 R Here Learning Academy

Is Kids R Here Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 15, 2025.

When was Kids R Here Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids R Here Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 R Here Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Kids R Here Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids R Here Learning Academy'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 R Here Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 845-1543 to ask.

What is Kids R Here Learning Academy's phone number?

(903) 845-1543.

Where is Kids R Here Learning Academy?

1600 W Upshur Ave, Gladewater, TX 75647. The nearest other daycare we list is Blocks In Your Socks CCC, 0.7 miles away.

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