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The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center

1001 Renfro Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
year first permitted
2018
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About The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center

The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 17, 2018, for up to 102 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 4 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 subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center 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.
Angelina County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1679801
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “There were three infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to get them updated and sent to Licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

  5. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “One infant feeding instruction had not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instruction updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022

  7. Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center

Is The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 17, 2018.

When was The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center care for?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center'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 The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 639-3400 to ask.

What is The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center's phone number?

(936) 639-3400.

Where is The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center?

1001 Renfro Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901. The nearest other daycare we list is The Kids Depot Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).