Kids Etc

12458 HWY 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

24 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 8, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Kids Etc
License number
553057
Location
12458 HWY 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 50.5/100
Inspection record
24 inspections, last inspected August 8, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor50.5 / 100
Health70/100
Safety40/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance50/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

24

Total Violations

Aug 8, 2025

Last Inspection

77

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (24)

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Aug 27, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Aug 27, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Aug 27, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Aug 27, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Aug 3, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Aug 3, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Aug 3, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Aug 3, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Aug 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 1, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 1, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 1, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 1, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kids Etc's safety grade?

Kids Etc has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 50.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Kids Etc have?

Kids Etc has 24 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Kids Etc last inspected?

Kids Etc was last inspected on August 8, 2025.

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