Growing Roots Kids Academy
6640 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX 77708 · Jefferson County
Accepts child care subsidies
Growing Roots Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Beaumont, TX, licensed for up to 190 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 24). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 38 centers in Beaumont and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#33 of 38 centers in Beaumont
4High risk
11Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Health & medication5
Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety2
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Citations, newest first
MediumOct 22, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Written infant feeding instructions were not available for the infants in care.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2025
Medium HighOct 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child's admission record was lacking the address for the emergency contact. This was corrected during the inspection when the information was added.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 28, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The operation's vehicles were lacking emergency medical information and authorization forms for each child being transported.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2024
Medium LowFeb 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 25, 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023
Medium HighJan 9, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
An infant who is 11 months old and does not walk was napping on a cot.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2023
Medium HighJan 9, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a sippy cup.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2605(3)
The Pre-K classroom does not have an adequate amount of toys available for the children in care.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2022
Medium HighNov 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Two caregivers who provide transportation did not have current transportation training available.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
Medium HighNov 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2505(2)
The toddler classroom does not have an adequate amount of toys available for the children in care.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2022
MediumNov 1, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
Classrooms do not have detailed activity plans posted.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2022
MediumNov 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kits in both of the vans did not have cotton balls. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 2, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
HighNov 2, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One of nine children records evaluated did not have a signed medical consent to treat available.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2021
HighOct 18, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
The infant room and toddler room both had chemicals stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink which is accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 18, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
One caregiver that provides transportation does not have current transportation training.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021
Medium HighOct 18, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
A television on a rolling cart was not anchored to the cart.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
Medium HighOct 18, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The following areas are damaged and require maintenance and/or repair: Ceiling tiles in two of the children's restrooms are damaged and exposing ventilation. One of the toilet seats is broken and no longer attached to the toilet. Walls in the school age room are severely damaged and require sheetrock repair. Baseboards in the school age room need cleaning and repairs.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 18, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director did not have time sheets available for review.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was supervising 23 children, ranging in age from 2-4 years during naptime. Caregiver was over ratio due to the majority of the children being 2 years old.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
Medium HighOct 18, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
The chairs for the infant feeding table were missing the safety straps.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 18, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name §746.3501(5)
A jar of Vaseline was not labeled and was being used on multiple children for diaper changing.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 18, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner §746.3505(f)
The trash can in the toddler room did not have a lid and contained soiled diapers that were not individually sealed in bags.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 18, 2021InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Corrected during the visit
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met §746.1613(a)
One caregiver was supervising 8 infants during naptime. Caregiver was over ratio by 3 infants.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
About this center
Licensed capacity190 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 2, 2017
DirectorTambala Batiste
Phone4093477428
State operation #1654152
Common questions
Does Growing Roots Kids Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Growing Roots Kids Academy’s hours?
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Growing Roots Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Growing Roots Kids Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Growing Roots Kids Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes Beaumont, is $28.60 a day for infants, $27.80 a day for toddlers and $27.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Growing Roots Kids Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 28, 2024: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Growing Roots Kids Academy compare with other daycares in Beaumont?
It is #33 of 38 centers in Beaumont by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Growing Roots Kids Academy last inspected?
Sep 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1654152 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.