Licensed center · Brownsville, TX
K.i.d.'s College Day Care
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 49
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 5 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 49 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
5800 Forest Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526 · Cameron County · 30 licensed daycares in 78526
Capacity rank 23 of 30 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 836903
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2004
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent Jul 20, 2026. 6 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
Jul 20, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3701(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
The flat screen TV in the toddler classroom is not anchored. It is kept on a high shelf out of reach of children.
Corrected Jul 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The operation purchased a vehicle 2 weeks ago which is designed to transport 8 persons. Transporation began on 08/11/2025. The vehicle has not been equipped with an Electronic Child Safety Alarm. An appointment to install the alarm was made for the morning of 08/22/2025. A safety plan was set in place for today's transportation. The driver will do the walkthorugh. She will then remain with the school age children while the school age caregiver does a second check of the vehicle. The walkthroughs will be documented.
Corrected Aug 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 11, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- May 30, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 13, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted 1/3/22.
Corrected Feb 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 1, 2022Inspection8 standards cited
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director is missing 12 hours of the 30 hours of annual training at the time of inspection.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
4 children's files were evaluated and 1 was missing the immunization record on file or available for review.
Corrected Nov 4, 2022
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
4 staff files were reviewed and 1 did not have a copy of the high school diploma, GED, or a certificate of completion on file at the time of inspection.
Corrected Nov 1, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed a caregiver present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check run by the operation.
Corrected Nov 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Staff is missing 1 hour of transportation traiing.
Corrected Nov 4, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2419(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Observed a 5 month infant in the swing with a propped bottle at the time of inspection.
Corrected Nov 1, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Abuse/neglect training is not current. Last completed on 7/16/2019.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's product annual certificate was not current. Last completed on 12/29/2020.
Corrected Nov 4, 2022
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 30, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 17, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Fire extinguisher is empty at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 17, 2021
- 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Dec 2, 2021Inspection10 standards cited
- 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kits in transportation vehicles were incomplete. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #2 are missing the thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, and antiseptic. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as missing items were added to the first aid kit.
Corrected Dec 2, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Wooden fence in the outdoor playground was missing a link and had an opening accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 2, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.631(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in/out logs was not completed. There were 11 children present in the building and they were not sign in. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as sign in/out log was updated at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 2, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4601(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Observed the rocking equipment in the outdoor playground broken and accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 2, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
Documentation of fire drill, sheltering drills, and lock downs were not current. Last documentation was 7/30/21. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as drills were updated at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 2, 2021, at the inspection
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current health inspection. The last health inspection was conducted on 9/21/20.
Corrected Jan 10, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Designating Director
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
Corrected Dec 2, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5617(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The parent s names telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was in the transportation vehicle at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 3, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Fire extinguisher is empty at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 3, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/05/19.
Corrected Jan 10, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
22 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Jul 20, 2026. All 22 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High836%
- Medium High836%
- Medium627%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 5 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 22 findings, 19 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 20, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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