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Kidz First Learning Academy

Licensed Center · Athens, Henderson County, TX · Operation No. 1649832

Kidz First Learning Academy holds a Full Permit issued December 5, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 29 inspections on record with 54 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 5, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
115 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1600 Rocky Ridge Rd, Athens, TX 75751-5418
The 60-month record
29
Inspections
0
Assessments
2
Self reports
54
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 14 · Medium High 24 · Medium 15 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Feb 17, 2026 Inspection 4
Jan 6, 2026 Inspection 0
Nov 20, 2025 Inspection 0
Nov 18, 2025 Report 2
Sep 23, 2025 Inspection 1
Apr 9, 2025 Inspection 0
Mar 25, 2025 Inspection 5
Jul 22, 2024 Inspection 0
Jul 18, 2024 Report 0
Jul 18, 2024 Inspection 1
Jun 24, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 20, 2024 Report 0
Jun 18, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 14, 2024 Report 0
Jun 11, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 7, 2024 Report 0
Sep 7, 2023 Inspection 1
Aug 16, 2023 Inspection 7
Jun 15, 2023 Inspection 0
Jun 13, 2023 Report 0
Apr 28, 2023 Inspection 0
Apr 24, 2023 Report 0
Mar 9, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 23, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 16, 2023 Inspection 2
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection 4
Dec 12, 2022 Inspection 0
Nov 30, 2022 Inspection 4
Oct 12, 2022 Inspection 3
Sep 28, 2022 Inspection 5
Sep 1, 2022 Inspection 0
Aug 25, 2022 Inspection 1
Aug 16, 2022 Report 0
Aug 10, 2022 Inspection 2
Aug 9, 2022 Report 3
May 19, 2022 Inspection 0
May 6, 2022 Inspection 6
May 4, 2022 Report 0
Nov 12, 2021 Inspection 3
Deficiency records
February 17, 2026 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was not able to provide the operational policies for review.
Corrected: February 27, 2026
February 17, 2026 Standard § 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While serving morning snack, it was observed that the food was being placed directly on the table and not on a plate, napkin, or other sanitary manner. This was corrected when the caregivers gave each child a napkin to place their food on.
Corrected: February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have current CPR training.
Corrected: March 20, 2026
February 17, 2026 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing immunization records, 1 child did not have an immunization record in their file.
Corrected: March 6, 2026
November 18, 2025 Standard § 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is evidence to support that multiple children are being buckled in the same seatbelt.
Corrected: December 10, 2025
November 18, 2025 Standard § 746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is evidence to support that young children are being placed in the front seat during transportation to the operation.
Corrected: December 10, 2025
September 23, 2025 Standard § 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing files, 9 children files did not have a health statement.
Corrected: October 14, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing personnel files, 2 caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
Corrected: April 25, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing children's files for the HASA, 2 children did not have updated immunizations.
Corrected: April 11, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While doing a walk through, one caregiver was supervising 14 children aged 12 months-2 on the playground. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the caregiver on the playground.
Corrected: March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
While doing a walk through of the operation, a caregiver walked off the playground to go potty leaving a group of children unsupervised. This was corrected when the director stepped outside with the children.
Corrected: March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025 Standard § 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the licenses posted.
Corrected: April 4, 2025
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing the director's file, there were only 17 of the required 30 hours availbale for review.
Corrected: August 8, 2024
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A crib sheet was observed to be loose fitting and bundled up when an infant was sleeping. This was discussed with the caregivers and corrected at inspection.
Corrected: September 7, 2023
August 16, 2023 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There were no activity plans posted in the classrooms.
Corrected: August 23, 2023
August 16, 2023 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The HASA was conducted and the grounds checklist has not been conducted in the last 3 months.
Corrected: August 23, 2023
August 16, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The HASA was conducted and one caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid certification.
Corrected: August 30, 2023
August 16, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection a caregiver walked out of the breakfast area leaving 4 children alone to switch places with a caregiver outside.
Corrected: August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection there was a container of lysol wipes and hand sanitizer on the shelf within the reach of the children.
Corrected: August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A piece of equipment that bounces did not have the proper depth of loose fill around and under it as required.
Corrected: August 30, 2023
August 16, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed that the children were eating their breakfast upon arrival and watching television.
Corrected: August 16, 2023
February 16, 2023 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed unbuckled in the highchair table.
Corrected: February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed in a restrictive device for 50 minutes.
Corrected: February 16, 2023
February 6, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During POA inspection, the infant caregivers did not know the information for 1 infant they were responsible for.
Corrected: February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During POA inspection, the infant feeding sheets were not updated. One bottle fed infant did not have an infant feeding sheet.
Corrected: February 10, 2023
February 6, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was closed 1/31/23 - 2/3/23 due to weather and did not notify CCR.
Corrected: February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During POA inspection, 1 infant was observed unbuckled in the highchair table.
Corrected: February 6, 2023
November 30, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, three bottle fed infants did not have updated feeding instruction sheets.
Corrected: December 2, 2022
November 30, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One non-exempt caregiver with no previous training was counted in ratio before having the required 8 hours of training.
Corrected: December 7, 2022
November 30, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, two classes were out of ratio. The two year old class was out of ratio by one child. The three year old class was out of ratio by three.
Corrected: November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The operation allowed a 6 week old infant asleep in a swing. During inspection on 11/30/2022, I observed a 6 week old asleep in a swing. Picture was taken showing the swing and sleeping infant. After I discussed Minimum Standard 746.2426 with the infant caregivers and director, the child was removed during inspection on 11/30/2022. An Administrative Penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per HRC 42.078(a-2) is being recommended for one day. Impose an Administrative Penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per statute, HRC ?42.078(a-2) and determine the appropriateness of requesting a risk analysis and/or imposing additional enforcement actions, including corrective or adverse action.
Corrected: November 30, 2022
October 12, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, 6 records were reviewed and 2 were missing updated immunization records.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 12, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, 6 staff records were reviewed and not maintained.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 12, 2022 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.
Corrected: October 12, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, a 3 year old child was observed alone and unsupervised in the bathroom. CCR Inspector returned child to teacher. Teacher advised they were not aware child was gone.
Corrected: September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, 3 diaper changes were observed and all 3 did not wash the infants hands.
Corrected: September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, 6 staff records were reviewed and not maintained.
Corrected: October 12, 2022
September 28, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
Corrected: October 12, 2022
August 25, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A follow up was conducted. A caregiver was present supervising children alone and did not have an eligible status to be present.
Corrected: August 27, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection at naptime, it was observed 1 caregiver was supervising 3 areas of children. 1 classroom had 12 children ages 3 yrs - 5rs napping. 1 classroom had 14 children ages 1 yr - 2 yrs napping with the door closed and no teacher inside the room. The open area had 4 children ages 7yrs - 9yrs resting.
Corrected: August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep in a swing. 2 infants were observed in the high chair table unstrapped. 2 infants were in highchairs unstrapped. TA was provided and the infants were removed from the restrictive devices.
Corrected: August 10, 2022
August 9, 2022 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, 2 infants were observed unstrapped in the high chair table.
Corrected: August 22, 2022
August 9, 2022 Standard § 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Caregivers advised that children are strapped into high chairs while other tasks, such as diapering other children, are conducted.
Corrected: August 22, 2022
August 9, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation allowed a newly hired staff member to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in a penalty. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions. An Administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation.
Corrected: August 22, 2022
May 6, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was found to out of compliance when reviewing video footage. It was found that the operation's caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they left a toddler in a high chair for 2 and a half hours during the morning.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This Standard was found to be out of compliance while reviewing video footage. Video shows that a child was left sleeping in a restrictive device.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022 Standard § 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing video footage it was found that caregivers were not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after use.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing video footage it was found that the operation kept their television on for 2 and a half hours in the morning with children.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing video footage it was found that caregivers were not washing their hands after diaper changes. The caregivers were also not cleaning the infants hands either.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022 Standard § 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance while reviewing video footage. The operation did not follow their activity plan when they had children watching television for 2.5 hours and had a toddler restricted in a high chair for 2.5 hours.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
November 12, 2021 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
An electrical outlet did not have a cover and a cover was found and put in during inspection.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Four staff records were reviewed and all four need required training related to health and safety.
Corrected: December 10, 2021
November 12, 2021 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three infant feeding instructions were not up to date.
Corrected: December 3, 2021
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