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Kids World Childcare

195 Meadow Dr, Gladewater, TX 75647 · Upshur County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kids World Childcare is a licensed child care center in Gladewater, TX, licensed for up to 42 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. 40% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Gladewater 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
#3 of 5 centers in Gladewater
2High risk
0Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 19, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding2
Staff ratios1
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 30, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
At the inspection, the operational policy did not include all information for indoor/outdoor physical activity. This was corrected at the inspection by the director.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A follow up was conducted on this day. During walk thru a bottle of household cleaner was found in the Toddler Two's room during naptime with children waking up. A bottle of hand sanitizer was within children's reach on a desk in the Toddler Three's class. These were corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed them.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 19, 2021InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During inspection naptime was observed in all three classrooms. The Toddler 2's room had a television on while children were napping, and awake.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021
HighOct 19, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During inspection one classroom was observed with 2 air freshener bottles, 1 hand sanitizer and 1 bug spray bottle was within reach of children. A second classroom had 1 bottle of hand sanitizer within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bottles,
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 19, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
During inspection four children records were reviewed. One record was not maintained and missing a signed healthcare statement and updated immunizations.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity42 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 30, 2011
DirectorLisa Allen
Phone9037345177
State operation #1292666

Common questions

Does Kids World Childcare take infants?

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

What are Kids World Childcare’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kids World Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Kids World Childcare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 28, 2021: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids World Childcare compare with other daycares in Gladewater?

It is #3 of 5 centers in Gladewater 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 World Childcare last inspected?

Jun 4, 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 1292666 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.