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The Kidz Corner

1904 N Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 775353.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2022

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About

About The Kidz Corner

The Kidz Corner is a licensed child care center in Dayton, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 29, 2022, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
138 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Kidz Corner has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Liberty County has a median price of $185 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.
Liberty County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Kidz Corner

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
138 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1747921
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Fire inspection observed to be expired 4/12/2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “Gas report observed exipred 4/5/2024”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “3 of the 3 infants in care feeding instructions was observed outdated during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

  3. Apr 15, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child was observed on video wandering out of the classroom unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children

      “This standard was evaluated and found to not be in compliance with the Minimum Standards. The operation did not have a third caregiver present to assist with supervision in a classroom that is known to require three caregivers based on the needs of a child in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

  4. Apr 15, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child was observed on video wandering out of the classroom unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1507(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children

      “This standard was evaluated and found to not be in compliance with the Minimum Standards. The operation did not have a third caregiver present to assist with supervision in a classroom that is known to require three caregivers based on the needs of a child in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

  5. Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Camera footage reviewed showed a caregiver aggressively putting a pacifier in a crying infants mouth, aggressively grabbing the infant's arm, and aggressively patting them on the back.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  8. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

      “Two infants were observed sleeping in a swing. The director moved the infants from the swings and placed them in their cribs.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “One of the centers transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit.”

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the walk-through one caregiver was observed to be supervising six infants.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “One of the centers vehicles did not have an electronic safety alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The drills logs reviewed did not contain the time the drill occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

  10. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Feb 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment or self-control when she aggressively handled a child who was exhibiting difficult behaviors.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

  2. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “There was a diaper changing mat in the infant room that had a tear. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “There were two trash cans without lids that contained food. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the trash cans.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 20, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3427 - Pest Extermination

      “The Director that he admitted that he used raid on ant beds on the playground, he not a licensed pest exterminator.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the inspection a caregiver was caring for five children ages-6 months, 9 months, 10 months, 12months, and 15 months. This made the specified age group at 10 months causing the caregiver to be out of ratio. The ratios for this age group are 1 teacher per 4 children. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when another caregiver entered the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A caregiver's purse was accessible to children. The caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the purse to a location that was not accessible to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A teacher was in the one-year-old room caring for 4 children. When asked how many children she had she said 5. She had an infant in the infant room sleeping in a crib alone with no caregiver in the room. She said she thought both rooms were one room. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the child was moved to the one-year-old room and another caregiver came to help in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

  9. Dec 16, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information gathered during the inspection through interviews and viewing the video footage it was found that children were left unsupervised in the infant room, the one year old room and the two year old room on several occasions for unknown amounts of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “During the inspection and also viewing the video footage it was found that the caregivers were not using the safety straps in the seats at the table nor on the highchairs.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

  10. Dec 12, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “Based on the information obtained through interviews it was found that children were not receiving diaper changes in a prompt manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

      “There were diaper rash creams and two other medications in children's cubbies that were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “Based on the information obtained there was enough information obtained that the playground was not being inspected daily for any hazards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “The Director was not keeping playground maintenance records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information gathered during the inspection through interviews and viewing the video footage it was found that children were left unsupervised in the infant room, the one year old room and the two year old room on several occasions for unknown amounts of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “The Director was no ensuring that caregivers were following the Minimum Standards with supervision, proper diapering procedures, and safety practices.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.

      “Based on the information obtained during interviews, caregivers were using diapering products that did not belong to the child on children without the parent's written permission.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

  11. Sep 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “Two rooms were dark enough that Licensing had to adjust eyes to see when entering the room. This was corrected during the inspeciton when the caregivers turned on lamps.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Sep 20, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence gathered that caregivers were using prohibited punishments.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months

      “Based on the information gathered it was found that infants were not having outdoor play opportunities.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022

  13. Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about The Kidz Corner

Is The Kidz Corner licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 29, 2022.

When was The Kidz Corner last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Kidz Corner had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 15 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 The Kidz Corner care for?

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

Does The Kidz Corner accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Kidz Corner's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Kidz Corner cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 257-8060 to ask.

What is The Kidz Corner's phone number?

(936) 257-8060.

Where is The Kidz Corner?

1904 N Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535. The nearest other daycare we list is Nenas Child Care, 0.3 miles away.

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