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Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center

109 Fletcher Dr, Del Rio, TX 788402.5· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$130
year first permitted
2018

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About Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center

Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center is a licensed child care center in Del Rio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 15, 2018, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Val Verde County has a median price of $130 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.
Val Verde County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$130
Home daycare$120

Toddler

Center$124
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$122
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$112

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 Zone Preschool & Youth Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1661912
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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.

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  1. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “A caregiver did not know the average age of children she was caring for while being asked and did not have access to sign in log.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “A banana provided to children was observed on same counter as cleaning supplies.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One employee who was in ratio at the center was observed interacting with children. The individual did not have an active background check in the system.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “The operation did not have a tracking system for all children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

  6. Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “A caregiver placed a child in a restrictive device as a form of discipline for acting out.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

  7. Jan 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director had 18 out of 30 hours required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One caregiver did not have required training topics completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

  8. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “A caregiver was observed washing bottles in a sink and then proceed to wash her hands in same sink. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver went to wash hands at another sink.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

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

      “In one classroom the youngest child was 14 months while the oldest child was 37 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One child had an immunization affadivit signed on file but was older than 2 years from date notirized which deemed it expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

  10. Feb 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 operation did not have how parents may view minimum standards online in their operational policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

      “1 soiled diaper was on changing table when licensing walked in. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver threw away diaper and sanitized table.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operation did not have a portion in their operational policy about parents rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 of 10 children did not have up to date shot records on files.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Mar 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “One caregiver who drives transportation van stated she did not complete transportation training. She stated she just got back from picking up children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One employee who was at the center did not have an active background check in the system at any location they have worked at.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages

      “One caregiver did not have pre service training hours. Caregiver did not have previous child care service experience.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “One van had an expired fire extingusher in the van. The fire extingusher was last serviced FEB of 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1313 - Time Period of Training

      “The director did had trainings but they were not for last full required training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

  2. Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

      “The written activity plan in three classrooms were not filled out.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      “The operational policies was missing the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two out of ten immunizations reviewed needed to be updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A caregiver with conditions was observed to be the primary caregiver in the infant classroom. Corrected at inspection: The caregiver was immediately removed from the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 8, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

      “On 08/11/23 the DFPS investigator met with center and explained the allegations and identified the victims in the investigation. The center did not notify the parent their child was listed as a victim in a DFPS investigation until the DFPS investigator spoke to the parent on 10/10/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

  5. Jan 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Two out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking a copy of their immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

  6. Oct 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used

      “The center did not have a record of the menu's served.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022

  7. Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 9, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The center failed to notify CCR about a child accidently walking out of the building unsupervised within 48 hours of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child walked out of the building unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “The center failed to notify the parent of their child accidently walking out of the classroom into the playground unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

  10. Aug 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jan 26, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “The fire extguishers observed in the transportation van were last serviced on December of 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The fire inspection for the center was last done on 12/09/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies were lacking the indoor and outdoor policy. Corrected at inspection: The center added the indoor and outdoor policy to the operational policies.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “Two classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The emergency preparedness plan was lacking the evacuation and relocation diagram. Corrected at Inspection: The center added the evacuation and relocation diagram.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “Two transportation van's child safe alarms turned on, but the button did not turn off the alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 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 Zone Preschool & Youth Center

Is Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 15, 2018.

When was Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 12 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 Zone Preschool & Youth Center care for?

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

Does Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 768-3878 to ask.

What is Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center's phone number?

(830) 768-3878.

Where is Kids Zone Preschool & Youth Center?

109 Fletcher Dr, Del Rio, TX 78840. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunnyside Childcare & Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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