Licensed center · Kilgore, TX
Kids World Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 94
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Accredited
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 4 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 94 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Accredited
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Skill classes
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
405 Kay St, Kilgore, TX 75662 · Gregg County · 10 licensed daycares in 75662
Capacity rank 4 of 10 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
- 856666
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- July 2006
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent Feb 19, 2026. 7 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 9, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Multiple rooms were observed with peeling/chipping paint in reach of the children.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026
- 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
During the inspection the loose fill material was measured at around 1.5 inches and had grass growing through it.
Corrected Feb 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During the inspection an infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes without being fed or transported.
Corrected Jan 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
May 14, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire insepction was last completed on 04/11/2023.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation last had a Health Inspection completed on 04/10/2023, and stated they had to schedule the insepction.
Corrected May 31, 2024
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.4003(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit was examined and most of the items inside had expired. This was corrected at inspection when the owner went and bought a new first aid kit.
Corrected Mar 14, 2024, at the inspection
- 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
During the inspection the loose fill for the play structure was observed to be packing down and deteriorating. Roots and grass was also observed growing inside.
Corrected Apr 15, 2024
- 746.4003(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jun 2, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
May 2, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2207(c)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
During the inspection a the television was observed on in the drop-off room at 6:30AM. A few of the children were still in the room over an hour later still viewing the televsion.
Corrected May 2, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Apr 28, 2023Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.631(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
During the investigation multiple caregivers stated they did not have access to a tracking system to know which children they are in charge of.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the investigation it was found that a child was away from the center for 30 minutes and no staff in the building were aware of this.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.631(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 25, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Upon arrival a 13 month old infant was observed in a restrictive device. The child was left in the device for more than 15 minutes.
Corrected Apr 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the inspection a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the floor in the infants room in reach of the children.
Corrected Apr 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.609(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Update Admission Information - Procedure
During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed. 7 of the records had not been updated in at least 3 years.
Corrected May 2, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection the television was seen on while a 13 month old child was present. The television also had advertisements as well.
Corrected Apr 25, 2023
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Jul 15, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection a portion of a toddler room was observed to be damaged exposing drywall to the children.
Corrected Jun 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 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
During the inspection the loose fill was observed to be packed down to an extent that made it only around 2 inches deep.
Corrected Jun 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
16 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Feb 19, 2026. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High531%
- Medium High744%
- Medium319%
- Medium Low0
- Low16%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 5 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 16 findings, 15 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jan 9, 2026, 2 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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