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Kids Etc

12458 Hwy 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561 · Liberty County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kids Etc is a licensed child care center in Hardin, TX, licensed for up to 77 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 6). None of them came in the last 12 months. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 16 centers in Liberty County and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 49%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#9 of 16 centers in Liberty County
3High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 10 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct2
Supervision1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 27, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024
HighAug 3, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
HighAug 3, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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 verified Aug 5, 2022
Medium HighNov 10, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
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 during the visit
MediumNov 10, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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 verified Nov 10, 2021
Medium HighNov 1, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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 verified Nov 10, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity77 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 5, 2001
DirectorTina Phillips
Phone9362983806
State operation #553057

Common questions

Does Kids Etc take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Kids Etc’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kids Etc accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kids Etc had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 27, 2024: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids Etc compare with other daycares in Liberty County?

It is #9 of 16 centers in Liberty County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids Etc last inspected?

Jul 31, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 553057 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.