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Kids Nation Day Care

1410 Lacey Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Kids Nation Day Care is a licensed child care center in Baytown, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (7 of 16). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 29 centers in Baytown and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#27 of 29 centers in Baytown
3High risk
4Medium High risk
5Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 7 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 28, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundAug 8, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJun 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2022 · Assessment · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork7
Staff ratios2
Other standards2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication1
Supervision1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumApr 20, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
A child's health statement was signed stating the child was seen by a doctor prior to enrolling. The child's admission form was signed 02/12/2025, the allotted 12 months has past.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
MediumApr 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
A child's admission information did not have the physician address or phone number listed.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
MediumMay 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The operations background checks were last validated on 09/09/2024.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium LowJan 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
HighSep 10, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The van does not have a child safety electronic device enstalled.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
HighJun 11, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Two bottles of cleaning solution were accessible to children in the preschool room. They were removed during the inspection,
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 11, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
A fan was in the pre school room and accessible to the children in care. This was removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 24, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not enter the number of employees who left the operation in 2023. This task was due no later than January 15, 2024.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
Medium HighAug 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation is still lacking current annual fire marshal inspection. The last fire inspection at the operation was conducted on 7/22/2021.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighJun 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The last fire inspetion at the operation was conducted on 7/22/2021.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
Medium LowFeb 1, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 survey data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
MediumJul 8, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions §746.3313(1)
The menu did not reflect actual foods children were provided during lunch. Note: lunch menu updated during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 17, 2022InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
No carbon monoxide detector in the building.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2022
Medium HighJun 17, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
Upon arrival I observe 15 children ages 9-months to 11yos grouped together in one room with two caregivers. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 17, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions §746.3313(1)
The lunch menu must reflect the actual meals provided.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2022
Medium LowMar 4, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not validate the employee list for the calendar year of 2022.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 22, 2013
DirectorLou-roy Jackson
Phone2818388680
State operation #1512861

Common questions

Does Kids Nation Day Care take infants?

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

What are Kids Nation Day Care’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 Nation Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kids Nation Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 10, 2024: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids Nation Day Care compare with other daycares in Baytown?

It is #27 of 29 centers in Baytown by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids Nation Day Care last inspected?

Apr 20, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 77520

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 1512861 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.