Kids Etc

Licensed Center in HARDIN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 5, 2001

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 12458 HWY 146 N, HARDIN, TX 77561
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 5, 2001
Operation number: 553057
Licensed capacity: 77 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,854
Citations recorded	5
Record covers	October 28, 2021 – July 31, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	1
Medium	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 658 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 610 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 27, 20241 citation recorded1 of 660 standards cited at this visit

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.

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

InspectionOctober 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 602 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 597 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 3, 20222 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.

Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.

Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 10, 20212 citations recorded2 of 721 standards cited at this visit

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.

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

There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 28, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.