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Kidz Stop

804 S 17th St, Temple, TX 765044.6· 148 reviews
licensed capacity
107
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2005

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About

About Kidz Stop

Kidz Stop is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 30, 2005, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 9 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
107 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity107 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kidz Stop 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.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Kidz Stop

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
107 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#853149
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 20 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Food and nutrition 6
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 39 visits
  1. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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

      “A child in care had multiple injuries to their head and the operation staff did not know how the injuries occurred and was unable to intervene to prevent the injury from occurring.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

  5. May 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 9, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was found that dirty clothes were not sent home immediately which resulted in the clothes being moldy once sent home.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food

      “During a DFPS investigation it was found that the daily sheets did not accurately reflect the feedings of the infants in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours

      “During the DFPS investigation, it was found that one caregiver is working over 10 hours of direct care of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

  8. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 27, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Observed 2 infants sleeping in rocking chairs. This was corrected when the teachers were asked to put the sleeping infants in their beds.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

      “During an investigation it was found that a caregiver went on break. Another caregiver supervied two different classrooms during this time, walking back and forth to each classroom”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      “Observed an infant (5 months) with a bottle propped with a stuffed animal. This was corrected when the caregiver saw licensing and removed the stuffed animal and picked the infant up.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “Abserved multiple infants sitting in rocker chairs from 1;27 pm until 3:53. Licensing had told the caregivers at the start of the inspection that the infants can only be in the restrictive devices for 15 minutes and they failed to remove the infants throughout the entire inspection. This was corrected when the infant were removed from the devices.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

      “During an inspection during naptime, there was not an additional caregiver who was not counted in the child/caregiver ratio. This was corrected once naptime was over.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

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

      “It was found that infant bottles are washed/rinsed in the sink in the infant room that is also used for handwashing. There was a bottle brush and dish liquid on the sink. I spoke with the caregivers about not washing bottles in their sink in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Observed one teacher in the room with 9 infants. The ratio for that age group is 1 teacher per 4 infants. The other teacher was in the office inside the infant room on their lunch break with the door shut. This was corrected when the teacher came back into the room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

  10. Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “Observed an infant sleeping in a crib with a bottle. This was corrected when licensing asked the caregiver to remove the bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

      “Observed a 3 month old infant being fed in a rocking seat while the teacher held the bottle to the infants mouth. This was corrected when Licensing told the caregiver that infants 6 months and younger and any infant who cannot hold their own bottle must be held to be fed. The infant was taken out of the rocking chair to be held for the rest of the feeding.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed nails and screws sticking out of the floor of the infant room. A screw was removed from the floor that was sticking up. This was corrected when duct tape was placed over the nails and screws. Observed an outside door that was rotted at the bottom and splintered. Observed brown water stains in the kitchen, classroom and bathroom areas. Observed a baseboard coming off the wall in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

Show 29 earlier visits
  1. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Observed children ages 19 months watching [name] on a tablet. I spoke with the caregiver about children under the age of two not having screen time. The tablet was turned off during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “One caregiver did not know how many children that they had. The caregiver stated that they should have 11 children, but there was only 10 children in the room. The caregiver counted and stated that one was moved.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Observed a caregiver using thier phone for Tik Tok. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “During this follow up inspection it was observed that there was a person in a classroom with children without a background check on file. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “Observed an infant in a crib with a bottle. The bottle was removed from the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

  4. Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Observed Lysol and disinfectant spray under an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom that is used by the children in care. This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were removed and placed out of the reach of the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

  5. Apr 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “There was two people at the operation without a cleared background check. One person was at the operation for a few hours to answer phones and the other person has been at the operation a couple of days to wash dishes. An administrative penalty will be imposed in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per statute, HRC 42.078(a-2).”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

  6. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operations last sanitation inspection was 5/3/22. I spoke to the director about getting a health inspection each year.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Observed the last fire inspection conducted on 5/2/22. I spoke to the director about ensuring that a fire inspection is completed each month.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Aug 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Aug 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. Jun 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  14. May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. May 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified of a minor injury of the child. This was corrected when I spoke to the caregiver about letting the parents know about minor injuries.”

      Corrected during the visit

  16. Jan 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed using infant equipment and the safety straps were not fastened. The infant was immediately removed from the equipment when addressed bringing the facility into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  17. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jul 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  19. Jul 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  20. Jul 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  21. May 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a toddler classroom was out of ratio by one child. A child was removed from that classroom and placed into another classroom, bringing the toddler classroom ratio into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  22. May 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  23. Apr 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Three children were observed using equipment that was equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were not fastened. The safety straps were immediately fastened when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  24. Apr 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  25. Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Mar 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  27. Mar 3, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “A 16-month-old infant was observed to be asleep in an infant crib with a bottle. The bottle was immediately removed from the crib, bringing the facility into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “After a review of employee files, there were no affidavits for applicants for employment on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “After a review of employee files, there was no educational documentation to determine if employees met the educational requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “After a review of children's records, a child enrolled in care did not have a physician's health statement on file for review. The child was enrolled in care in January of 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022

  28. Dec 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Nov 9, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

      “Based on information obtained through an investigation, the childcare facility used a type of food as a reward.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      “Based on information obtained through an investigation, a non-walking infant was observed in a bassinet.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

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 Kidz Stop

Is Kidz Stop licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 30, 2005.

When was Kidz Stop last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kidz Stop had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 9 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Kidz Stop care for?

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

Does Kidz Stop accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kidz Stop'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 Kidz Stop cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 770-1853 to ask.

What is Kidz Stop's phone number?

(254) 770-1853.

Where is Kidz Stop?

804 S 17th St, Temple, TX 76504. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Grace Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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