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Licensed center · Hardin, TX

Kids Etc

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 77
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation

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12458 Hwy 146 N
Hardin, TX 77561 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
77 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
Not mapped

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 77 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Meals provided
  • Snacks provided
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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12458 Hwy 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561 · Liberty County

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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
553057
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
April 2001
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

10 inspections on record, most recent Jul 31, 2026. 4 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 4, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Aug 27, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5625(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

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

      Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 3, 2022Self-reported incident2 standards cited
    • 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

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

      Corrected Aug 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      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.

      Corrected Aug 5, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 10, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      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 Nov 10, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      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.

      Corrected Nov 15, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 1, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.

      Corrected Nov 1, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 28, 2021Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

6 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently Jul 31, 2026. All 6 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High350%
  • Medium High233%
  • Medium117%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
7 of 10 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 6 findings, 5 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Aug 27, 2024, 4 clean visits 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.

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