The Academy
5620 FM 1488 Rd, Magnolia, TX
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The Kids Club is a licensed child care center in Magnolia, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 4, 2016, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Kids Club has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $167 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 22, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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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746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“It was observed by Child Care Regulation a teacher spoke to a child in an aggressive manner by stating "You do not touch that," The child started crying.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“The caregiver who transitioned to take over group 2 was unaware of the number of children she was caring for. The caregiver utilized the incorrect checklist for the classroom in her care which was 25. The incorrect checklist was removed from the binder and updated checklist was discovered on the next page.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“When staff was asked how many children she had. The teacher had to count how many children were present.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
HRC42.048(b) - AP Restrictions on the License (Type of Children, Age Range)
“Two four year olds were mixed in with after schoolers on the bus. The age limit for the center is 5 years and older.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The policies do not address the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The first aid kit on bus one had expired supplies such as brown gloves, expired ointment and gauze that was brown too. Note this was corrected during the inspection when the items were replaced.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There is a cracked light in the galaxy room, two cracked light fixtures in the game room, and water mark in the art room. Note: Pictures were taken. Note: The light covers in the galaxy room, the light covers in the game room and tile with water mark in the art room. Note: The light covers were fixed in the game room and tile in the art room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“The children were watching the movie Home. It is not educational.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“One of the sinks in the boy's restroom does not work. A picture was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Two children had expired medication.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“A child's food allergy plan is not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan does not address contunity of care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child does not have a food allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Staff did not know the ages of the children when asked. This was the art room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
“Two stalls in the girls restroom did not have toilet paper. This was corrected during the inpsection when the toilet rolls were placed in the toilets.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“Children were not signed in. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were signed in. This was the kinder class.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Chipped paint is in the napping room. Pictures were taken.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on a DFPS investigation an employee abused a child when she slammed the child on their napping mat on purpose, did not rendered aid immediately, and resulted in a red mark being left on the child's face.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on a DFPS investigation corporal punishment was used on a child when the child did not want to take a nap. The caregiver slammed the child onto their mat as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Based on a DFPS investigation children were forced to sleep for naptime. One child was forcefully placed on a mat to sleep and another child had toys taken from them in order to make them sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on a DFPS investigation an employee did not show good judgement or self-control when she dropped a child on their mat in forceful manor.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information gathered management did not show good judgment when concerns about a caregiver were expressed. A parent expressed concerns not letting their children sit in caregiver's laps. Management did not verify whether or not a caregiver requested permission from parents to interact with children outside of the operation. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/20/23 staff put in the polices staff cannot have contact with children via social media. Staff will have a conference with parents and come up with a solution when concerns arise.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the information gathered staff carried their cell phone while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
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
“Based on the information obtained a caregiver was engaging in behavior with a child inappropriately while other children in the group were not supervised appropriately.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The provider has several ceiling tiles with water marks. They are located in the following areas: art room, drama center, and one by exit door and the restrooms. There is chipped paint in the kidsercise room. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 4, 2016.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 22, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 321-8533 to ask.
(936) 321-8533.
5618 FM 1488 Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354. The nearest other daycare we list is The Academy, under 0.1 miles away.