Kidz First Learning Academy

Childcare Center|1600 ROCKY RIDGE RD, Athens, TX 75751|(903) 292-5132

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
1649832
Expires
December 5, 2027
Licensed Capacity
115 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

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

State records

Inspection History

40 records
  • routine#862259317

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259316

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259315

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862369719

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat

    High

    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.

    746.5607(d)Corrected 2025-12-10

    One Seat Belt Per Person

    High

    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.

    746.5613Corrected 2025-12-10
  • routine#862259314

    1 violation found (1 low severity).

    Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    Low

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

    746.611(a)(1)Corrected 2025-10-14
  • routine#862259313

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259312

    5 violations found (4 high, 1 medium severity).

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    High

    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.

    746.1601Corrected 2025-03-25

    Posting Requirements - License

    Medium

    The operation did not have the licenses posted.

    746.401(1)Corrected 2025-04-04

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    High

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

    746.613(b)Corrected 2025-04-11

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    High

    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.

    746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2025-03-25

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    High

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

    746.1315(a)Corrected 2025-04-25
  • routine#862259311

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862369718

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259310

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

    High

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

    746.1301(a)(6)(A)Corrected 2024-08-08
  • routine#862259309

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • self-report#862369717

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259308

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862369716

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259307

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862369715

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259306

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

    High

    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.

    746.2409(a)(1)Corrected 2023-09-07
  • routine#862259305

    7 violations found (4 high, 3 medium severity).

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    High

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

    746.1315(a)Corrected 2023-08-30

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    High

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

    746.3407(12)Corrected 2023-08-16

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    High

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

    746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2023-08-16

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    High

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

    746.4901(a)Corrected 2023-08-30

    Written Activity Plans

    Medium

    There were no activity plans posted in the classrooms.

    746.2203(a)Corrected 2023-08-23

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    Medium

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

    746.4751(b)Corrected 2023-08-23

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    Medium

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

    746.2207(c)(4)Corrected 2023-08-16
  • routine#862259304

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862369714

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259303

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • self-report#862369713

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259302

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259301

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259300

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

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

    746.2407Corrected 2023-02-16

    Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    High

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

    746.2417(2)(B)Corrected 2023-02-16
  • routine#862259299

    4 violations found (3 high, 1 medium severity).

    Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

    High

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

    746.305(a)(1)Corrected 2023-02-06

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

    High

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

    746.1203(3)Corrected 2023-02-06

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

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

    746.2407Corrected 2023-02-06

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Medium

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

    746.2421(a)Corrected 2023-02-10
  • routine#862259298

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259297

    4 violations found (3 high, 1 medium severity).

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    High

    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.

    746.2426Corrected 2022-11-30

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Medium

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

    746.2421(b)Corrected 2022-12-02

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    High

    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.

    746.1601Corrected 2022-11-30

    Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

    High

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

    746.1301(2)(A)Corrected 2022-12-07
  • routine#862259296

    3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    Medium

    During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.

    746.801(10)Corrected 2022-10-28

    Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

    High

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

    746.1301(2)(A)Corrected 2022-10-28

    Children's Records Maintained

    Medium

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

    746.603(a)Corrected 2022-10-28
  • routine#862259295

    5 violations found (3 high, 2 medium severity).

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    Medium

    During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.

    746.801(10)Corrected 2022-10-12

    Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

    High

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

    746.1301(2)(A)Corrected 2022-10-12

    Children's Records Maintained

    Medium

    During inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.

    746.603(a)Corrected 2022-10-12

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    High

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

    746.3417(3)Corrected 2022-09-28

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    High

    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.

    746.1203(4)Corrected 2022-09-28
  • routine#862259294

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259293

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

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

    745.641Corrected 2022-08-27
  • complaint#862369712

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259292

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    High

    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.

    746.1203(4)Corrected 2022-08-10

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    High

    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.

    746.2426Corrected 2022-08-10
  • complaint#862369711

    3 violations found (3 high severity).

    Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

    High

    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.

    746.2805(10)Corrected 2022-08-22

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

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

    746.2407Corrected 2022-08-22

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    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.

    745.641Corrected 2022-08-22
  • routine#862259291

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259290

    6 violations found (4 high, 2 medium severity).

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    High

    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.

    746.3415(4)Corrected 2022-05-06

    Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

    Medium

    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.

    746.2207(c)(3)Corrected 2022-05-06

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    High

    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.

    746.1201(1)Corrected 2022-05-06

    Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

    Medium

    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.

    746.2203(b)Corrected 2022-05-06

    Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

    High

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

    746.3505(e)Corrected 2022-05-06

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    High

    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.

    746.2426Corrected 2022-05-06
  • complaint#862369710

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862259289

    3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Medium

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

    746.1309(e)Corrected 2021-12-10

    Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    High

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

    746.3701(1)Corrected 2021-11-12

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Medium

    Three infant feeding instructions were not up to date.

    746.2421(b)Corrected 2021-12-03
  • routine#862259288

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    An operation allowed four people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Note, a person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.

    745.641Corrected 2021-06-12

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115 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

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