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Kidz First Learning Academy

Athens, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

7 state inspections, last 2 years
54 deficiencies on the state’s summary
38 high or medium-high risk
October 29, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued December 5, 2017
Capacity
115 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1649832

Where

1600 Rocky Ridge Rd
Athens, TX 75751

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 14
  • Medium-high 24
  • Medium 15
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 54.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
February 17, 2026High746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
State’s note: “While reviewing immunization records, 1 child did not have an immunization record in their file.”
March 6, 2026
February 17, 2026Medium746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
State’s note: “The operation was not able to provide the operational policies for review.”
February 27, 2026
February 17, 2026Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “The director did not have current CPR training.”
March 20, 2026
February 17, 2026Medium High746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
November 18, 2025Medium High746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
State’s note: “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.”
December 10, 2025
November 18, 2025Medium High746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
State’s note: “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.”
December 10, 2025
September 23, 2025Low746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
State’s note: “While reviewing files, 9 children files did not have a health statement.”
October 14, 2025
March 25, 2025Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “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.”
March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “While reviewing personnel files, 2 caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training.”
April 25, 2025
March 25, 2025High746.1205(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
State’s note: “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.”
March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025Medium746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
State’s note: “The operation did not have the licenses posted.”
April 4, 2025
March 25, 2025Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “While reviewing children's files for the HASA, 2 children did not have updated immunizations.”
April 11, 2025
July 18, 2024Medium High746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
State’s note: “While reviewing the director's file, there were only 17 of the required 30 hours availbale for review.”
August 8, 2024
September 7, 2023Medium High746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
August 16, 2023Medium746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
State’s note: “During inspection it was observed that the children were eating their breakfast upon arrival and watching television.”
August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023High746.1205(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
State’s note: “During inspection a caregiver walked out of the breakfast area leaving 4 children alone to switch places with a caregiver outside.”
August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023Medium746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
State’s note: “There were no activity plans posted in the classrooms.”
August 23, 2023
August 16, 2023High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “During inspection there was a container of lysol wipes and hand sanitizer on the shelf within the reach of the children.”
August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “The HASA was conducted and one caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid certification.”
August 30, 2023
August 16, 2023Medium746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
State’s note: “The HASA was conducted and the grounds checklist has not been conducted in the last 3 months.”
August 23, 2023
August 16, 2023Medium High746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
State’s note: “A piece of equipment that bounces did not have the proper depth of loose fill around and under it as required.”
August 30, 2023
February 16, 2023Medium High746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
State’s note: “During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed unbuckled in the highchair table.”
February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023High746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
State’s note: “During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed in a restrictive device for 50 minutes.”
February 16, 2023
February 6, 2023Medium High746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
State’s note: “During POA inspection, the infant caregivers did not know the information for 1 infant they were responsible for.”
February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023Medium High746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
State’s note: “The operation was closed 1/31/23 - 2/3/23 due to weather and did not notify CCR.”
February 6, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Kidz First Learning Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 7 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 29, 2026. 4 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Kidz First Learning Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 54: 14 high-risk, 24 medium-high-risk, 15 medium-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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