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Kids Etc

12458 HWY 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561

Operation number:
553057
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Liberty
Capacity:
77
License effective:
April 5, 2001
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9362983806
Email:
tinarmelton1967@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Kids Etc from October 28, 2021 through July 31, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 27, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

Five later inspections, from April 4, 2025 through July 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Liberty County

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.46
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.79

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601