Kids Etc
Licensed Center · Hardin, Liberty County, TX · Operation No. 553057
Kids Etc holds a Full Permit issued April 5, 2001. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 inspections on record with 6 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 5, 2001
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
77 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
12458 Hwy 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
6
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 2 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Report | 2 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Report | 0 |
Deficiency records
August 27, 2024 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
Corrected: September 10, 2024
August 3, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: August 5, 2022
August 3, 2022 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
Corrected: August 9, 2022
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 10, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 15, 2021
November 1, 2021 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 1, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.