Champion Zone
11495 Wortham Bend, Waco, TX
Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring
- licensed capacity
- 258
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring
Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 3, 2025, for up to 258 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 258 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | STEAM AHEAD |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live stream cameras) |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus transportation) |
| Licensed capacity | 258 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 258 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1810315
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 19 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 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 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Two personnel files did not have the completed annual training hours on file for review. One caregiver completed 7 out of 24 hours and one caregiver completed 13 out of 24 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child in care with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by a physician on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined through video footage, a caregiver grabbed a child's arm inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver's CPR/First Aid certification had expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
Jun 1, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined through video footage, a caregiver grabbed a child's arm inappropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver's CPR/First Aid certification had expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. The bottle was removed from the infant during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“It was determined a child was able to get out of a gate from the playground area into an area that was not enclosed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“It was determined a child was able to get out of a gate from the playground area into an area that was not enclosed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/07/25.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Visit4 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the evidence, it was determined a caregiver utilized humiliation while disciplining a child in front of the victim's peers.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“It was determined a caregiver pulled a child's hair and had the child kick himself as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not have a copy an incident report for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“A fire extinguisher in a transportation vehicle was observed to have last been serviced in July of 2024 and was observed to be below the required fill level. The Director replaced the fire extinguisher with a properly filled and serviced fire extinguisher during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“A caregiver's transportation training was last completed in April of 2024. The caregiver completed the training during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The caregiver who will be completing the transportation did not have transportation completed for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation did not have the following policies included in the operational policy: *Infant Safe Sleep *Hearing/Vision Screening *Promotiion of indoor/outdoor Activitiy -benifits, duration, type, setting, recommended *Insect Repellant *Reviewing Minimum Standards and inspection form *Contacting Child Care Regulation, DFPS Website *Preventing Abuse/Neglect *Employee Vaccinations Gang Free Zone”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring
Is Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 3, 2025.
When was Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 10 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Kids Learning Academy of China Spring care for?
258, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 836-5121 to ask.
What is Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring's phone number?
(254) 836-5121.
Where is Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring?
10033 Parker Springs Dr, Waco, TX 76708. The nearest other daycare we list is Deanna Horn, 1.2 miles away.