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Kids R Us
896 RIDGEWOOD ST, Brownsville TX 78520-8629 · License #1691926 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Esmeralda Bolanos
- Phone
- (956) 620-3202
- Website
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- Address
- 896 RIDGEWOOD ST, Brownsville TX 78520-8629 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 44 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium
746.605(10) · 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.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The most recent fire drill was conducted on 09/09/2024.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- High
746.2501(5) · 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
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Medium
746.4405 · Location of Handwashing Sink
Hand washing sink did not include soap. Soap was added during the inspection.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
One of four files reviewed was missing a health statement.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Medium High
746.4805(a) · 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.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
- Medium High
746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is no surfacing underneath the play structure.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
- Medium
746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
One of four files was missing time card information.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2023
- High
746.5617(a)(2) · 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.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
- Medium
746.1311(f)(1) · Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
Reviewed directors file and management training needs to be updated.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- Medium
746.2207(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Observed television on during snack time at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- Medium High
746.1605 · 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.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- Medium High
746.1613(a)(5) · 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.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- Medium
746.1309(c) · Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the child abuse training.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Medium High
746.1301(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Reviewed staff records: 3 need to update the transportation training. Expired on 10/2/2021.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/22/2020.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/2/2019.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 28, 2025 inspection noted: “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 ti…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 21, 2024 inspection noted: “The most recent fire drill was conducted on 09/09/2024.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 1, 2023 inspection noted: “One of four files reviewed was missing a health statement.” — what has changed since then?
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