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Waco, TX 76710 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 30, 2017, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy 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 Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1644103
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 26 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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.
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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit had expired in 2025. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were disposed of and new wipes were placed in the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“Several of the infants' daily reports did not include the mood for the infants, and one infant's daily report did not have a summary of daily activities.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“One child had an allergy, and the information was stored in a folder in their classroom instead of posted in their classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergy plan was posted in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated they were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected during the inspection when I counted the children and informed the caregiver that they had ten children in their class.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
- May 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
- Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 33 earlier visits
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
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
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2
“The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
- Sep 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
“Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
Aug 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
Nov 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
Oct 13, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2022
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 10, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 9, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
Is Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 30, 2017.
When was Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 10 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 224-6372 to ask.
What is Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy's phone number?
(254) 224-6372.
Where is Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy?
2001 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710. The nearest other daycare we list is Mountainview YMCA of Central Texas, 0.5 miles away.