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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 77 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
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
- 746.5625(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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
- 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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