Kids R Here Henderson
1501 JACKSONVILLE DR, Henderson, TX 75654 · Rusk County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gina Gentry
- Phone
- (903) 655-8299
- Regulated since
- Jul 3, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1504419 · number 1815396
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection naptime/rest time was observed and the television was on as well as children were seen using tablets and phones during naptime/rest time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection an infant, that was not being fed or transported, was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Other
During the inspection it was noted that the daycare made changes to the indoor area of the schoolers room without notifying CCR.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection areas of the wall in the schooler room had exposed drywall near the children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Other
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection a caregiver changed a child's diaper but did not wash their hands after.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection a caregiver changed a child's diaper and did not have them wash their hands afterwards.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined through an investigation that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Other Serious
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Jan 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During investigation it was found that chemicals were being sprayed for bees in side the building around food that is stored in the open area and a professional exterminator was not used.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-20. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was reviewed during an investigation to be out of compliance, a caregiver was seen on her cell phone for multiple minutes while children were under her care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be out of compliance. An infant can be sitting in a restrictive table bucket seat for over 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Other
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Nov 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation after a caregiver was seen using corporal punishment on a child.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. Staff did not notify a parent of a situation until a day after it had occurred.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Other Serious
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy was missing details on Field Trips, Water Activities and days/months of operation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(16) — Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Safety & premises
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was missing detailed information about Employee Responsibilities and how parents will be reunited.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.