Kid Zone Childcare Center
1825 Sayers St, Lufkin, TX
Life Kids
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $129
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Life Kids
Life Kids is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 15, 2021, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Life Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Angelina County has a median price of $129 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$129
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$121
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$118
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Life Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1718883
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 17 visits
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operation did not have the parent's rights form for all of the children enrolled. The Director is going to correct this by having all the parents fill out the form and put a copy in the child's file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Dec 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was enough evidence to support that unusual punishment was used for discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were two infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting them updated.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
Show 7 earlier visits
Jul 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The van was not equipped with an electronic safety device. The van can fit more than 8 passengers. The Director is going to correct this by getting the alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The Fire Inspection expired on 2/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The Fire Inspection expired on 11/1/2023. The Director is going to correct this getting the fire inspection done.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2023 as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
Sep 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable for review. The director agreed to send a copy of the most recent fire inspection to Child Care Regulations by the compliance date.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
Mar 2, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22nd, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Life Kids
Is Life Kids licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 15, 2021.
When was Life Kids last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Life Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Life Kids care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Life Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Life Kids' 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 Life Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 899-5480 to ask.
What is Life Kids' phone number?
(936) 899-5480.
Where is Life Kids?
1715 Sayers St, Lufkin, TX 75904. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Zone Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.