Kids First Learning Academy
Licensed Center · Pharr, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1727895
Kids First Learning Academy holds a Full Permit issued April 25, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 32 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 25, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
36 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
225 W Park Ave, Pharr, TX 78577-4742
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
2
Assessments
0
Self reports
32
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 11 · Medium 14 · Medium Low 4 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Inspection | 10 |
Deficiency records
January 28, 2026 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
Corrected: February 5, 2026
January 22, 2026 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Corrected: January 31, 2026
February 25, 2025 Standard § 746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
In the kitchen counter top there were cleaning supplies were food is prepped. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver stored the cleaning supplies away from the area where food is prepped.
Corrected: February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
Corrected: March 11, 2025
February 25, 2025 Standard § 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
In the infant room there a labeled diaper rash cream in another childs bin. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver removed the diaper rash cream from the bin and disposed of it in the garbage bin.
Corrected: February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025 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
There was a caregiver at the center that had a deactivated background check. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
Corrected: February 25, 2025
March 21, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two of the four employee records are missing annual trainings: Hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medical administrations, building safety, communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, 1 hour abuse/neglect,
Corrected: April 5, 2024
March 21, 2024 Standard § 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
Corrected: March 28, 2024
April 11, 2023 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
In the outdoor playground area there was a broken toy accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the toy from the playground area and disposed of it in the large garbage bin outside of the operation.
Corrected: April 11, 2023
March 27, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
Corrected: April 10, 2023
October 20, 2022 Standard § 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor area was inspected and was not kept in a sanitary manner. Leaves were all over the play area on top of toys making the toys to be unsanitary for the children to use. There were spider webs in the play structure.
Corrected: November 3, 2022
October 20, 2022 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Employees list was posted but had not been updated to have the new employees on the list. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the list was updated and posted on the wall.
Corrected: October 20, 2022
March 30, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing staff records the following was missing: 4 out of the 4 staff records were missing the employment date. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote down the date of employment. 1 out of the 4 staff records had an expired driver's license. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director made a copy of the new driver's license and put it in the staff's file. 2 out of 4 staff files needed to fill out the orientation section on form 2947. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director filled out the section.
Corrected: March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Child was observed on incorrect mat that was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the child to the mat labeled with the child's name.
Corrected: March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022 Standard § 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
Corrected: April 6, 2022
March 30, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Student records were reviewed during inspection the following documents were missing: 2 out of 4 student records were missing a statement of the child s health from a health-care professional. 1 out of 4 student records was missing Immunization record.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
March 1, 2022 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Corrected: March 4, 2022
January 26, 2022 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have the most recent licensing form posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director printed the form 2936 and posted it on the parent notification wall at the entrance of the operation.
Corrected: January 26, 2022
January 26, 2022 Standard § 746.201(6) - Background Checks Kept Confidential
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Back ground check was missing from 4 out of 4 staff files. NOTE: Director printed out the background checks for 4 out of the 4 missing employee background forms.
Corrected: January 26, 2022
December 20, 2021 Standard § 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Garbage bins in two restrooms did not have a lid on them making garbage accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bins from the restrooms.
Corrected: December 20, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Corrected: October 29, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.
Corrected: November 1, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
Corrected: October 22, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four personnel files were reviewed. Files need to be updated to reflect new ownership. One file is missing hired date statement regarding center/personnel and orientation. A second file is missing hired date and center policies statement. A third file is missing hired date, high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Corrected: October 12, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
Corrected: October 11, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of the six bucket seats in the infant room are missing safety straps. One of the seats without straps was used by a child during lunch.
Corrected: October 11, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Infant daily schedule is missing morning and afternoon outdoor play and tummy time. Toddler's daily schedule is missing 30 minutes of physical and outdoor activity. PreK daily schedule is missing 30 min of physical activity.
Corrected: October 11, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.
Corrected: October 19, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operation Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: -Inspect repellent and sunscreen policy -Parent participation policy -policy regarding vision and hearing screening -safe sleep policy -physical and outdoor activity policy
Corrected: October 11, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.
Corrected: October 10, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Lock Down Procedure -Indications of how children under the age of 24months and children with limited mobility will be evacuated / relocated -How children will be accounted for -What document ion will be taken during evacuation / relocation -How will staff continue the care of children
Corrected: October 12, 2021
October 5, 2021 Standard § 746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
Corrected: October 11, 2021
About these records
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