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Kidz First Learning Academy

1600 Rocky Ridge Rd, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County (903) 292-5132 License #1649832 · first licensed Dec 5, 2017
40
inspections on file
54
recorded violations
14
health & safety class
Oct 29, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation

Records held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Inspection history for Kidz First Learning Academy
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Oct 29, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Feb 17, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 18, 2025ReportDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Sep 23, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 25, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited5Agency record
Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jul 18, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jul 18, 2024ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 20, 2024ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 14, 2024ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 7, 2024ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Sep 7, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Aug 16, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited7Agency record
Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 13, 2023ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Apr 24, 2023ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Feb 16, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Feb 6, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 30, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Oct 12, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record
Sep 28, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited5Agency record
Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Aug 25, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Aug 16, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Aug 10, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Aug 9, 2022ReportDeficiencies cited3Agency record
May 19, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
May 6, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited6Agency record
May 4, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 12, 2021InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Feb 17, 2026Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.613(a) — Required Immunizations

“While reviewing immunization records, 1 child did not have an immunization record in their file.”

Corrected Mar 6, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

“The director did not have current CPR training.”

Corrected Mar 20, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

“The operation was not able to provide the operational policies for review.”

Corrected Feb 27, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

“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 Feb 17, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Report · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5613 — One Seat Belt Per Person

“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 Dec 10, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5607(d) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat

“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 Dec 10, 2025
Sep 23, 2025Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
PaperworkState weight: Low
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

“While reviewing files, 9 children files did not have a health statement.”

Corrected Oct 14, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection · 5 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.401(1) — Posting Requirements - License

“The operation did not have the licenses posted.”

Corrected Apr 4, 2025
Health & safetyState weight: High
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

“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 Mar 25, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“While reviewing children's files for the HASA, 2 children did not have updated immunizations.”

Corrected Apr 11, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“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 Mar 25, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“While reviewing personnel files, 2 caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training.”

Corrected Apr 25, 2025
Jul 18, 2024Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

“While reviewing the director's file, there were only 17 of the required 30 hours availbale for review.”

Corrected Aug 8, 2024
Sep 7, 2023Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

“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 Sep 7, 2023
Aug 16, 2023Inspection · 7 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“During inspection there was a container of lysol wipes and hand sanitizer on the shelf within the reach of the children.”

Corrected Aug 16, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans

“There were no activity plans posted in the classrooms.”

Corrected Aug 23, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“The HASA was conducted and the grounds checklist has not been conducted in the last 3 months.”

Corrected Aug 23, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“The HASA was conducted and one caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid certification.”

Corrected Aug 30, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

“During inspection it was observed that the children were eating their breakfast upon arrival and watching television.”

Corrected Aug 16, 2023
Health & safetyState weight: High
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

“During inspection a caregiver walked out of the breakfast area leaving 4 children alone to switch places with a caregiver outside.”

Corrected Aug 16, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

“A piece of equipment that bounces did not have the proper depth of loose fill around and under it as required.”

Corrected Aug 30, 2023
Feb 16, 2023Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

“During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed in a restrictive device for 50 minutes.”

Corrected Feb 16, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed unbuckled in the highchair table.”

Corrected Feb 16, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“During POA inspection, 1 infant was observed unbuckled in the highchair table.”

Corrected Feb 6, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“During POA inspection, the infant feeding sheets were not updated. One bottle fed infant did not have an infant feeding sheet.”

Corrected Feb 10, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

“During POA inspection, the infant caregivers did not know the information for 1 infant they were responsible for.”

Corrected Feb 6, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.305(a)(1) — Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

“The operation was closed 1/31/23 - 2/3/23 due to weather and did not notify CCR.”

Corrected Feb 6, 2023
Nov 30, 2022Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

“One non-exempt caregiver with no previous training was counted in ratio before having the required 8 hours of training.”

Corrected Dec 7, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“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 Nov 30, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“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 Nov 30, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“During inspection, three bottle fed infants did not have updated feeding instruction sheets.”

Corrected Dec 2, 2022
Oct 12, 2022Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

“During inspection, 6 staff records were reviewed and not maintained.”

Corrected Oct 28, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

“During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.”

Corrected Oct 28, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

“During inspection, 6 records were reviewed and 2 were missing updated immunization records.”

Corrected Oct 28, 2022
Sep 28, 2022Inspection · 5 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

“During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.”

Corrected Oct 12, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“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 Sep 28, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

“During inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.”

Corrected Oct 12, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“During inspection, 3 diaper changes were observed and all 3 did not wash the infants hands.”

Corrected Sep 28, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

“During inspection, 6 staff records were reviewed and not maintained.”

Corrected Oct 12, 2022
Aug 25, 2022Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“A follow up was conducted. A caregiver was present supervising children alone and did not have an eligible status to be present.”

Corrected Aug 27, 2022
Aug 10, 2022Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“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 Aug 10, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“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 Aug 10, 2022
Aug 9, 2022Report · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“During inspection, 2 infants were observed unstrapped in the high chair table.”

Corrected Aug 22, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

“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 Aug 22, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“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 Aug 22, 2022
May 6, 2022Inspection · 6 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“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
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2207(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

“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
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“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
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

“While reviewing video footage it was found that caregivers were not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after use.”

Corrected May 6, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“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
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

“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
Nov 12, 2021Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Three infant feeding instructions were not up to date.”

Corrected Dec 3, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“Four staff records were reviewed and all four need required training related to health and safety.”

Corrected Dec 10, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“An electrical outlet did not have a cover and a cover was found and put in during inspection.”

Corrected Nov 12, 2021

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