Growing Roots Kids Academy

Childcare Center|6640 EASTEX FWY, Beaumont, TX 77708|(409) 347-7428|niklemkids.com

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1654152
Expires: June 2, 2027
Licensed Capacity: 190 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

14 records

October 22, 2025routine#862260176
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Written infant feeding instructions were not available for the infants in care.
746.2421(b)Corrected 2025-10-29
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
High
One child's admission record was lacking the address for the emergency contact. This was corrected during the inspection when the information was added.
746.605(6)Corrected 2025-10-22
August 5, 2025routine#862260175
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 29, 2025self-report#862370043
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 28, 2024routine#862260174
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
The operation's vehicles were lacking emergency medical information and authorization forms for each child being transported.
746.5617(a)(2)Corrected 2024-10-30
November 1, 2023routine#862260173
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 2, 2023assessment#862396888
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Report Number of Employees
Medium
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 25, 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023, as required.
746.303(b)Corrected 2023-02-03
January 9, 2023routine#862260172
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
High
An infant who is 11 months old and does not walk was napping on a cot.
746.2405(2)Corrected 2023-01-09
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
High
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a sippy cup.
746.2419(7)Corrected 2023-01-09
January 5, 2023complaint#862370042
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 1, 2022routine#862260171
5 violations found (2 high, 3 medium severity).
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium
The first aid kits in both of the vans did not have cotton balls. This was corrected at inspection.
746.4003(a)Corrected 2022-11-01
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
High
Two caregivers who provide transportation did not have current transportation training available.
746.1316(a)Corrected 2022-11-02
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
High
The toddler classroom does not have an adequate amount of toys available for the children in care.
746.2505(2)Corrected 2022-11-04
Written Activity Plans
Medium
Classrooms do not have detailed activity plans posted.
746.2203(a)Corrected 2022-11-04
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Medium
The Pre-K classroom does not have an adequate amount of toys available for the children in care.
746.2605(3)Corrected 2022-11-04
November 2, 2021routine#862260170
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
746.5101(a)Corrected 2021-11-05
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High
One of nine children records evaluated did not have a signed medical consent to treat available.
746.605(12)Corrected 2021-11-04
October 18, 2021routine#862260169
11 violations found (7 high, 4 medium severity).
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Medium
A jar of Vaseline was not labeled and was being used on multiple children for diaper changing.
746.3501(5)Corrected 2021-10-18
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
One caregiver was supervising 23 children, ranging in age from 2-4 years during naptime. Caregiver was over ratio due to the majority of the children being 2 years old.
746.1601Corrected 2021-10-18
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
High
The chairs for the infant feeding table were missing the safety straps.
746.2407Corrected 2021-10-18
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Medium
One caregiver was supervising 8 infants during naptime. Caregiver was over ratio by 3 infants.
746.1613(a)Corrected 2021-10-18
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
High
One caregiver that provides transportation does not have current transportation training.
746.1316(a)Corrected 2021-10-20
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
The infant room and toddler room both had chemicals stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink which is accessible to children.
746.3407(12)Corrected 2021-10-18
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium
The director did not have time sheets available for review.
746.801(5)Corrected 2021-10-18
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
High
The following areas are damaged and require maintenance and/or repair: Ceiling tiles in two of the children's restrooms are damaged and exposing ventilation. One of the toilet seats is broken and no longer attached to the toilet. Walls in the school age room are severely damaged and require sheetrock repair. Baseboards in the school age room need cleaning and repairs.
746.3407Corrected 2021-10-27
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium
Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
746.4503(a)Corrected 2021-10-18
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
High
The trash can in the toddler room did not have a lid and contained soiled diapers that were not individually sealed in bags.
746.3505(f)Corrected 2021-10-18
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
High
A television on a rolling cart was not anchored to the cart.
746.3701(9)Corrected 2021-10-18
April 1, 2021complaint#862370041
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 8, 2021routine#862260168
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 23, 2021complaint#862370040
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

190 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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