Kids Cove Early Learning Center
3741 S US Highway 69, Lufkin, TX
Nini's Nest
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $117
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Nini's Nest
Nini's Nest is a licensed group home daycare in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 9, 1999, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nini's Nest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Angelina County has a median price of $117 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 Nini's Nest
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #415721
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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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Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation had not conducted a fire drill since 10/25/25. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director conducting a fire drill.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There was one infant feeding instruction that had not been updated. The Primary Caregiver is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill has not been done since August 2022. The Primary Caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by having a fire drill during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Nini's Nest
Is Nini's Nest licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 9, 1999.
When was Nini's Nest last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nini's Nest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Nini's Nest care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nini's Nest accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nini's Nest's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Nini's Nest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 366-4680 to ask.
What is Nini's Nest's phone number?
(936) 366-4680.
Where is Nini's Nest?
Lufkin, TX 75901. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.