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Tulane Kids Academy

2102 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, TX 759013.4· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
year first permitted
2005
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About

About Tulane Kids Academy

Tulane Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 3, 2005, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to school age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 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. It lists: 6 weeks to school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentForeign language, music, movement
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tulane Kids Academy 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 Tulane Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
101 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#841351
Also at this site
Operation #1837841: Child care center
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 8 visits

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. Jul 1, 2026InspectionOperation #1837841No rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2026InspectionOperation #841351No rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2026InspectionOperation #841351No rules cited
  4. Sep 23, 2025InspectionOperation #841351No rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2025VisitOperation #841351No rules cited
  6. Mar 28, 2025InspectionOperation #841351No rules cited
  7. Apr 18, 2024InspectionOperation #841351No rules cited
  8. Nov 15, 2023InspectionOperation #841351No rules cited
  9. Oct 6, 2023Complaint investigationOperation #8413511 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation failed to timely report to CCR that a child was injured and required medical treatment by a health-care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023

  10. May 9, 2023InspectionOperation #8413514 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      “The operaitonal policies did not have the safe sleep information required by the Minimum Standards. The Director is going to correct this by making the update and having all parents sign that they received the update.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

      “There was a nap mat in the 2-3 year old room that had tears. The Director corrected this by replacing the nap mat.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies did not contain the promotion of physical activity information. The Director is going to correct this by adding the information and having all the parents sign that they received the update.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “In the toddler two room, there were TV cords that were hanging down in reach of children making it to where the children could pull the cords and the TV fall from the shelf. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the TV.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 16, 2022InspectionOperation #841351No rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2022InspectionOperation #8413511 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “When doing the walk thru there were two classrooms that were out of ratio. One room had thirty 2-4 year olds with one caregiver. The other room had sixteen 11-16mo olds with two caregivers. The person in charge correct this by dividing the rooms up-eleven 2-3 year olds with a SAG of 3 with one caregiver. Eight 11mo-15mo olds with two caregivers. Nine 18mo-21mo olds with two caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

  3. Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigationOperation #8413511 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “The 11mo-15 mo old room was not giving Infant Daily Reports. They are going to correct this by starting to give infant daily reports everyday.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

  4. Jun 2, 2022InspectionOperation #8413512 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One out eight children's records there was one admission form that was missing the emergency contact address. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by getting the emergency contact address.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “There was on infant feeding instruction that was out of date. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Tulane Kids Academy

Is Tulane Kids Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 3, 2005.

When was Tulane Kids Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tulane Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 8 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Tulane Kids Academy care for?

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

Does Tulane Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tulane Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tulane Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 699-2102 to ask.

What is Tulane Kids Academy's phone number?

(936) 699-2102.

Where is Tulane Kids Academy?

2102 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901. The nearest other daycare we list is Pine Tree Preschool, 1.1 miles away.

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