Licensed center · Groesbeck, TX
Kids Kare Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 50
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- None 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 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 50 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
703 S Ellis St, Groesbeck, TX 76642 · Limestone County · 4 licensed daycares in 76642
Capacity rank 2 of 4 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
- 1507740
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- August 2013
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Jul 23, 2026. 9 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 16, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director was missing training in communicable diseases and building and physical premises safety. The director took building and physical premises safety training during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
The sheets on some of the cribs in the infant room were not snug, and one set of sheets was coming off of the mattress. This was corrected during the inspection when the sheets were replaced with snug-fitting sheets.
Corrected Jul 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in emergency planning and communicable diseases and two were missing training in managing food allergies, handling hazardous materials, and building and physical premises safety.
Corrected Jul 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were last checked in May 2026. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the fire extinguishers.
Corrected Jul 16, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing an affidavit for not getting certain immunizations.
Corrected Jul 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver had first aid and CPR training that expired in June 2026.
Corrected Aug 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2431(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
The infant daily report did not have a section for mood to be recorded.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Two slides were on the grass and did not have any loose-fill around or underneath. This was corrected during the inspection when one slide was removed from the playground and the other was moved to the mulch area so it had the proper amount of loose-fill.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted in July. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in one minute and fifty seconds.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 18, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent's rights.
Corrected Oct 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.
Corrected Nov 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The operation made substitutions for breakfast and lunch, but these substitutions were not recorded. This was corrected at inspection when the director recorded and posted the substitutions that were made.
Corrected Dec 14, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2419(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A caregiver used a handwashing sink to prepare food when pouring juice out of a fruit cup. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver used the trashcan to pour the juice out instead.
Corrected Oct 26, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2419(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 25, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Oct 23, 2023Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver left a bottle of melatonin spray on the floor within the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the room when she saw it.
Corrected Oct 26, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2905(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver used melatonin spray in the classroom before naptime to help the children sleep. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation and all melatonin sprays were removed from the classroom.
Corrected Oct 26, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- May 25, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
May 22, 2023Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.2805(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
It was determined a child in care was not changed promptly by a caregiver. The caregiver allowed the child to lay down for nap with a wet diaper.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jan 19, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Observed a toddler use a potty chair and go back to the table to eat without washing hands. This was corrected by the caregiver taking the toddler to the sink and wash hands.
Corrected Jan 19, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
19 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jul 23, 2026. All 19 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High421%
- Medium High1053%
- Medium526%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 8 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 7 of 19 findings, 12 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 16, 2026, 1 clean visit since
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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