Anita Brinkley
Kilgore, TX 75662 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.9· 30 reviews
Laura Vaughn
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $110
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Laura Vaughn
Laura Vaughn is a home daycare in Kilgore, Texas. It is registered with the state (since July 12, 2024), for up to 6 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Laura Vaughn has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Gregg County has a median price of $110 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Laura Vaughn
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 6 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1797072
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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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- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“During review 3 of the children's records that required school information did not have it on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During the inspection screen time was observed during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During review 3 of the children's records did not have a statement of health.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not completed a fire drill for the 2026 calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
Jun 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“During review one of the two children enrolled did not have admission information on file with the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
“During the insepction the background check validation was seen last completed in May 2024. This was corrected at the insepction when the background check validation was completed.”
Corrected during the visit
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During review one of the two children's records reviewed was missing the emergency authorization information and the emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
747.901 - Personnel Records
“The assistant caregiver did not have personnel information on file during the insepction.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The most recent insepction report was not posted during the insepction.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
747.803(a) - Records Storage-Each Record Required 3 months
“The operation had not kept children's admission records for the required 3 months. This was corrected at inspection through a meeting with all caregivers about record requirements.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“An Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“During review the operational policies were missing a statement on animals at the operation, how parents can access minimum standards online, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities and how parents can access the HHSC Website and local licensing office.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“During the insepciton the Statement of Health was not availble for one of the animals.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Laura Vaughn
Is Laura Vaughn licensed?
Yes. Laura Vaughn is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued July 12, 2024. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Laura Vaughn last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Laura Vaughn had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Laura Vaughn care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Laura Vaughn accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Laura Vaughn's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Laura Vaughn cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (425) 319-0383 to ask.
What is Laura Vaughn's phone number?
(425) 319-0383.
Where is Laura Vaughn?
Kilgore, TX 75662. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.