The Play Yard LP
15299 S IH 35, Salado, TX
Kids Zone Salado
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Kids Zone Salado
Kids Zone Salado is a licensed child care center in Salado, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 16, 2023, for up to 126 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Zone Salado has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 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$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Zone Salado
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 126 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1775398
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Required admission information regarding child allergies were missing for 4 children enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two employees did not have the required orientations in their files. Director printed them out and put into the files.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the correct steps were explained to the caregivers and the caregiver begin to follow them.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Jan 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“During the investigation it was found that the operation was putting children in a high chair, for 1-2 min, as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Oct 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“During the 3rd initial inspection it was observed that a classroom of children came inside, after playing outside, and did not wash their hands before being seated in their high chairs for lunch. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers washed their hands after Child Care Licensing Inspector asked them to.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“After an infant's diaper was changed they were not raised to the sink to wash their hands with soap and running water until after Child Care Regulation asked them to do so, once asked, infant did wash their hands at the sink. Corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Zone Salado
Is Kids Zone Salado licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 16, 2023.
When was Kids Zone Salado last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Zone Salado had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Salado care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Zone Salado accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Zone Salado'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 Zone Salado cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 271-5700 to ask.
What is Kids Zone Salado's phone number?
(254) 271-5700.
Where is Kids Zone Salado?
1025 Soaring Eagle Way, Salado, TX 76571.