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Kids R Us

A licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas 78520

896 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, Texas 78520. (956) 620-3202.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 30, 2026.

The last 24 months 16 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

16 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 198 child care providers in Cameron County had 2.

10 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 29, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Oct 13, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, at the inspection on Oct 13, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers, at the inspection on Nov 21, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

16 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.

16 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Oct 13, 2026: inspection8 deficiencies

  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2026.

  • Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

    “A working carbon monoxide detector could not be located by provider during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.5531. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 14, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 19, 2026.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “Two caregivers were providing care for 13 children ages 9mo-12yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeded 18 months.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2026.

  • Complying with Laws and Rules

    “Infant room was relocated without prior approval from Fire Department and Child Care Regulation. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant classroom was relocated to its original location.”

    Rule 746.201(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2026.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “Four out of the four staff files reviewed are missing safety and health related trainings including: SIDS / Shaken Baby, Abuse / Neglect, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Building and Physical Premises Safety and Communicable Diseases.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 19, 2026.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    “Children were watching a movie and using their personal tablets / phones to play games during breakfast, including children under 2yo.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2026.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2026.

  • Documentation of Drills

    “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.”

    Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 19, 2026.

Oct 28, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    “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.”

    Rule 746.605(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2025.

Nov 21, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

    “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”

    Rule 746.2501(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 3, 2024.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “The most recent fire drill was conducted on 09/09/2024.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 16, 2024.

  • Location of Handwashing Sink

    “Hand washing sink did not include soap. Soap was added during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.4405. Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

Dec 1, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

    “The perimeter of the slide’s access is 5 feet away from the fence.”

    Rule 746.4805(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 18, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2024.

  • Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    “There is no surfacing underneath the play structure.”

    Rule 746.4901(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 18, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “One of four files reviewed was missing a health statement.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 9, 2024.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance

    “One of four files was missing time card information.”

    Rule 746.801(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 22, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 9, 2024.

9 deficiencies older than three years
Dec 2, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    “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.”

    Rule 746.5617(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 2, 2022.

Jan 3, 2022: inspection8 deficiencies

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/2/2019.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 19, 2022.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

    “Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the transportation training. Expired on 10/2/2021.”

    Rule 746.1301(7)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 21, 2022.

  • Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1605. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 24, 2022.

  • Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1613(a)(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 24, 2022.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/22/2020.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 20, 2022.

  • Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

    “Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the child abuse training.”

    Rule 746.1309(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 21, 2022.

  • Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience

    “Reviewed directors file and management training needs to be updated.”

    Rule 746.1311(f)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 20, 2022.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    “Observed television on during snack time at the time of inspection.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 24, 2022.

All 12 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 29, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Oct 13, 2026Inspection8 deficiencies cited
Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Nov 21, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Dec 1, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Mar 2, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Feb 21, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 2, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jan 3, 2022Inspection8 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 28, 2020.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 44 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 2 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 198 child care providers in Cameron County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 16.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 198 in Cameron County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Episcopal Day School Day Care2
A Place to Grow Learning Center0
Montessori School2
Kidbridge Academy1
Tsc Raul J. Guerra Early Childhood Center0
The Children’s Palace Learning Center II10
Angel’s Land Day Care and Learning Center1
Imagination Station Academy 20
Urimar Montessori, LLC3
First Prep Preschool7
Learning Tree Kids Academy10
Kids R Us This child care provider16

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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