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Brownsville, TX 78520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids R Us
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Kids R Us
Kids R Us is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 2020, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids R Us has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Kids R Us
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1691926
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Three of four files reviewed were missing the emergency-care facility address and phone number. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The most recent fire drill was conducted on 09/09/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“When the Pre-k aged children and toddler children were combined. Two pre-k aged children took bingo marking chips from a shelf. The caregiver noticed and asked them to put them away. They did not. The caregiver put the chips away however some of the chips stayed in the home center. A toddler child placed several of the chips in his mouth. The teacher nothiced and took the chips from the child's mouth”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“Hand washing sink did not include soap. Soap was added during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One of four files reviewed was missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“The perimeter of the slide's access is 5 feet away from the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“One of four files was missing time card information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There is no surfacing underneath the play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
- Mar 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical information was not in the binder in the transportation vehicle for the 15 children being transported. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as emergency medical information was added to the binder and in the transportation vehicle at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the transportation training. Expired on 10/2/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Observed one caregiver supervising 7 children between the ages of 6 months to 3 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest child in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
“Reviewed directors file and management training needs to be updated.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Observed television on during snack time at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
“Observed two staff supervising a group of children during naptim and there was no additional staff present or in the building at the time inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/2/2019.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/22/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the child abuse training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kids R Us
Is Kids R Us licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2020.
When was Kids R Us last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids R Us had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 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 R Us care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids R Us accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids R Us' hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids R Us cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 620-3202 to ask.
What is Kids R Us' phone number?
(956) 620-3202.
Where is Kids R Us?
896 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, TX 78520. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Saints Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.