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Kids R Here Henderson

1501 Jacksonville Dr, Henderson, TX 75654 · Rusk County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Kids R Here Henderson is a licensed child care center in Henderson, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 5 of them high-risk. 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 7 centers in Henderson and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 7 centers in Henderson
5High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 9 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards6
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct2
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
During the inspection it was noted that the daycare made changes to the indoor area of the schoolers room without notifying CCR.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
MediumJul 20, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During the inspection naptime/rest time was observed and the television was on as well as children were seen using tablets and phones during naptime/rest time.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
Medium HighJul 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
During the inspection areas of the wall in the schooler room had exposed drywall near the children.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJul 20, 2026InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
During the inspection an infant, that was not being fed or transported, was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
Medium HighJan 16, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the inspection a caregiver changed a child's diaper and did not have them wash their hands afterwards.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2026
Medium HighJan 16, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During the inspection a caregiver changed a child's diaper but did not wash their hands after.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2026
HighJan 14, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
It was determined through an investigation that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children as a form of punishment.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2026
Medium HighNov 18, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
During investigation it was found that chemicals were being sprayed for bees in side the building around food that is stored in the open area and a professional exterminator was not used.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
Medium HighNov 14, 2025InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation to be out of compliance, a caregiver was seen on her cell phone for multiple minutes while children were under her care.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighNov 14, 2025InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be out of compliance. An infant can be sitting in a restrictive table bucket seat for over 15 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighNov 13, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation after a caregiver was seen using corporal punishment on a child.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighSep 11, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. Staff did not notify a parent of a situation until a day after it had occurred.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was missing detailed information about Employee Responsibilities and how parents will be reunited.
Correction verified May 27, 2025
MediumMay 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Field Trips §746.501(a)(16)
The operational policy was missing details on Field Trips, Water Activities and days/months of operation.
Correction verified May 27, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 3, 2025
DirectorGina Gentry
Phone9036558299
State operation #1815396

Common questions

Does Kids R Here Henderson take infants?

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

What are Kids R Here Henderson’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 R Here Henderson accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Kids R Here Henderson cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids R Here Henderson for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Henderson, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids R Here Henderson had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 20, 2026: “Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids R Here Henderson compare with other daycares in Henderson?

It is #5 of 7 centers in Henderson by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids R Here Henderson last inspected?

Aug 6, 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 1815396 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.