Texas records · CAMERON County · BROWNSVILLE

Kids R Us

Licensed Center in BROWNSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 28, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 896 RIDGEWOOD ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 8629
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 28, 2020
Operation number: 1691926
Licensed capacity: 44 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:30 AM-08:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,008
Citations recorded	25
Record covers	January 3, 2022 – October 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	9
Medium	11

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 13, 20268 citations recorded8 of 662 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

A child with special needs was observed playing with scissors while partially inside a diaper changing cabinet. Two caregivers were present in the room and did not intervene until it was brought to their attention.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Four out of the four staff files reviewed are missing safety and health related trainings including: SIDS / Shaken Baby, Abuse / Neglect, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Building and Physical Premises Safety and Communicable Diseases.

Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2026.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers were providing care for 13 children ages 9mo-12yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeded 18 months.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2026.

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemRisk level: High

A working carbon monoxide detector could not be located by provider during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Last fire drill / CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were documented on 08/10/2026. Per provider, drills and checks were completed last month but not documented.

Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2026.

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

Children were watching a movie and using their personal tablets / phones to play games during breakfast, including children under 2yo.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2026.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High

Infant room was relocated without prior approval from Fire Department and Child Care Regulation. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant classroom was relocated to its original location.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were last reviewed / signed by parent on 08/18/2026. Feeding instructions for another child not yet table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2026.

InspectionOctober 28, 20251 citation recorded1 of 648 standards cited at this visit

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

Three of four files reviewed were missing the emergency-care facility address and phone number. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionDecember 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 21, 20243 citations recorded3 of 856 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

The most recent fire drill was conducted on 09/09/2024.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024.

746.4405 - Location of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium

Hand washing sink did not include soap. Soap was added during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

When the Pre-k aged children and toddler children were combined. Two pre-k aged children took bingo marking chips from a shelf. The caregiver noticed and asked them to put them away. They did not. The caregiver put the chips away however some of the chips stayed in the home center. A toddler child placed several of the chips in his mouth. The teacher nothiced and took the chips from the child's mouth

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 1, 20234 citations recorded4 of 644 standards cited at this visit

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium

One of four files was missing time card information.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on SidesRisk level: Medium High

The perimeter of the slide's access is 5 feet away from the fence.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

There is no surfacing underneath the play structure.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

One of four files reviewed was missing a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024.

ReportMarch 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 2, 20221 citation recorded1 of 569 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

The emergency medical information was not in the binder in the transportation vehicle for the 15 children being transported. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as emergency medical information was added to the binder and in the transportation vehicle at the time of inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 24, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 3, 20228 citations recorded8 of 617 standards cited at this visit

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees RequiredRisk level: Medium High

Observed two staff supervising a group of children during naptim and there was no additional staff present or in the building at the time inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

Observed television on during snack time at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022.

746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the transportation training. Expired on 10/2/2021.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium

Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the child abuse training.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

Observed one caregiver supervising 7 children between the ages of 6 months to 3 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest child in the group.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/22/2020.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/2/2019.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experienceRisk level: Medium

Reviewed directors file and management training needs to be updated.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2022.

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