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Kids R Us
A licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 896 RIDGEWOOD ST, Brownsville, TX 78520
County: Cameron County
Phone: (956) 620-3202
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 44 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1691926
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 28, 2020
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1691926 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 7 inspections
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 5, Medium 8)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 3, 2022 to October 29, 2026, newest first: 12 visits and 25 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 13, 2026 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were providing care for 13 children ages 9mo-12yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeded 18 months.
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 14, 2026 · Correction verified: October 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A working carbon monoxide detector could not be located by provider during the inspection.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2026 · Correction verified: October 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were watching a movie and using their personal tablets / phones to play games during breakfast, including children under 2yo.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 15, 2026 · Correction verified: October 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Last fire drill / CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were documented on 08/10/2026. Per provider, drills and checks were completed last month but not documented.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 15, 2026 · Correction verified: October 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were last reviewed / signed by parent on 08/18/2026. Feeding instructions for another child not yet table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child with special needs was observed playing with scissors while partially inside a diaper changing cabinet. Two caregivers were present in the room and did not intervene until it was brought to their attention.
October 28, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of four files reviewed were missing the emergency-care facility address and phone number. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
December 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 21, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent fire drill was conducted on 09/09/2024.
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Hand washing sink did not include soap. Soap was added during the inspection.
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2024 · Correction verified: December 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
When the Pre-k aged children and toddler children were combined. Two pre-k aged children took bingo marking chips from a shelf. The caregiver noticed and asked them to put them away. They did not. The caregiver put the chips away however some of the chips stayed in the home center. A toddler child placed several of the chips in his mouth. The teacher nothiced and took the chips from the child's mouth
February 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 1, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2024 · Correction verified: February 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is no surfacing underneath the play structure.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2023 · Correction verified: January 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of four files reviewed was missing a health statement.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2023 · Correction verified: January 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of four files was missing time card information.
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2024 · Correction verified: February 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The perimeter of the slide's access is 5 feet away from the fence.
March 2, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
February 21, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
December 2, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency medical information was not in the binder in the transportation vehicle for the 15 children being transported. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as emergency medical information was added to the binder and in the transportation vehicle at the time of inspection.
January 24, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 3, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed one caregiver supervising 7 children between the ages of 6 months to 3 years old. There was an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest child in the group.
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the transportation training. Expired on 10/2/2021.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed television on during snack time at the time of inspection.
746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Reviewed directors file and management training needs to be updated.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 7, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the child abuse training.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/2/2019.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/22/2020.
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: January 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed two staff supervising a group of children during naptim and there was no additional staff present or in the building at the time inspection.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.