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Just Kidding Around Too

106 Sierra Grande St, Red Oak, TX 75154 · Ellis County
Accepts child care subsidies

Just Kidding Around Too is a licensed child care center in Red Oak, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 1 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 13 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 13 centers in Red Oak and better than 62% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 62%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#7 of 13 centers in Red Oak
1High risk
4Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 15 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards2
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct1
Transportation1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 13, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when choosing to transport more than fourteen children in a fourteen-passenger vehicle.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025
Medium HighDec 13, 2024Found during an investigationTransportation
One Seat Belt Per Person §746.5613
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that there was more than one child placed to a seat belt.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
There was not a barrier around the air conditioner and there was a 2 year observed to have access to the unit when walking to the playground.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
Medium HighMar 28, 2022InspectionSupervision
Supervised Naptime Daily §746.2901
One caregiver was supervising two classrooms during nap time.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
MediumMar 28, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
There was an infant in a high chair and the safety strap was not buckled.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website §746.4135(c)
The operation did not have a current CPSC form available review.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2022
Medium HighFeb 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation had an emergency preparedness plan but it did not have all the required information.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022
MediumFeb 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies did have information regarding active play, but did not have all the required information.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:15 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 22, 2022
DirectorRebecca Latimer
Phone9729895568
State operation #1736658

Common questions

Does Just Kidding Around Too take infants?

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

What are Just Kidding Around Too’s hours?

6:15 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Just Kidding Around Too accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Just Kidding Around Too cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Just Kidding Around Too for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Red Oak, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Just Kidding Around Too had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 13, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Just Kidding Around Too compare with other daycares in Red Oak?

It is #7 of 13 centers in Red Oak by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 62% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Just Kidding Around Too last inspected?

May 13, 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 1736658 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.