Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.21
- Local median
- 1.85
Cool Cats Learning Academy
1818 W HIGHWAY 84, Mexia, TX 76667-4559
- Operation number:
- 1720184
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Limestone
- Capacity:
- 34
- License effective:
- April 22, 2022
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9036441771
- Email:
- coolcatsla23@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 38 available inspections for Cool Cats Learning Academy from September 8, 2021 through July 21, 2026.
21 inspections recorded violations, with 46 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 21, 2026 and involved administrative posting.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 38
- Recorded violations
- 46
- Higher-concern violations
- 27
- Repeated topics
- 8
12 in last 12 months
19 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
38 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in Limestone County
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 54%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 59%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 4.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 2, 2025April 18, 2025March 12, 2026July 21, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 2, 2025October 27, 2025March 12, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 14, 2024October 27, 2025April 15, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 20, 2024March 12, 2026April 9, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 14, 2024September 20, 2024January 16, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 27, 2025May 6, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 20, 2024April 2, 2025Individual needs and accommodations
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 2, 2025March 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
- Official code
- 746.401(11)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- A caregiver stated that they had 13 children in their group when they were responsible for two classes combined and had 20 children in their group.
- Correction deadline
- May 6, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- There was a three-year-old infant/toddler room where the youngest child was sixteen months old. This was corrected when the three-year-old was sent to the pre-k room. The next oldest child in the infant/toddler room was 25 months old.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A child had their diaper changed and did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and washed the child's hands.
- Correction deadline
- April 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A caregiver changed a child's diaper on the floor where children were playing.
- Correction deadline
- April 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
- Official code
- 746.3503(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved them to a higher shelf out of reach.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit at the new building was missing a thermometer and a guide to first aid.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The operation has a chicken coop on the playground, and the children are able to touch the chickens through the gate of the coop which is made of a steel wire fence with holes large enough to allow contact.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3905(a) - Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
- Official code
- 746.3905(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was missing a guide to first aid, antiseptic solution or wipes, and gloves.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Infant reports were not being completed.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
- Official code
- 746.2431
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregiver was missing training in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The operation did not have their permit renewal posted.
- Correction deadline
- March 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
- Official code
- 746.401(11)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation changed the room that the infants were in to a room that was not previously licensed for infants and stopped using their second infant room without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when the director informed CCR that the infants were now in the old toddler room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
- Official code
- 746.301(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The toddlers did not have two outdoor opportunities scheduled and the pre-k class did not have 90 minutes of physical activities scheduled.
- Correction deadline
- March 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
- Official code
- 746.2206(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was a slide structure on the playground that did not have any loose-fill.
- Correction deadline
- March 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that two children were able to leave their classroom unsupervised while their caregiver was distracted.
- Correction deadline
- April 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 9, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 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
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- All slides that are five feet or smaller must have a minimum of six inches of loose-fill in the use zones. The use zones for these slides must extend six feet out from the exit, six feet from the access point where children climb up, and six feet to each side. Having loose-fill in these areas will help prevent injuries, as it provides a shock-aborbing surface in case of a fall.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Two outlets in the toddler room were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- A caregiver stated they had ten children in care when they had nine children.
- Correction deadline
- October 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a menu for May posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a menu was created and posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
- Official code
- 746.401(6)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- This operation did not have a current list of employees posted.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 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
- Official code
- 746.401(9)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
- Correction deadline
- April 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One infant who was still on formula did not have updated feeding instructions. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed and dated the feeding instructions to indicate that they had not changed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- One of the pre-k classes only had 60 minutes of physical activity on the schedule and some of the toddler classes only had 45 minutes of physical activity scheduled.
- Correction deadline
- April 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
- Official code
- 746.2206(2)(B)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not conduct a fire drill in March. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit within three minutes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed the center did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Out of eight caregivers' files reviewed, one did not have training in the following required topics: abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, food allergies, and handling hazardous materials. This was corrected during the inspection as the caregiver is currently on leave.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Out of eight children's records reviewed, one child was missing an admission date, one was missing an an updated immunization record, and one was missing a physician's health statement.
- Correction deadline
- October 4, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two infants who were not on table food yet had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
- Correction deadline
- September 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a bottle of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet where children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved the bottle to a drawer out of the reach of the children.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
- Official code
- 746.2431(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The parent handbook did not have the criteria for extreme weather that will prohibit children from going outside to play.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)(F)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An electrical outlet in one of the infant rooms did not have a childproof cover. This was corrected during inspection when the director put a childproof cover on the outlet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The children in the Toddler classroom were observed being changed on the floor where the children were observed playing. This was corrected when the caregiver sanitized the area and moved the diaper changing area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
- Official code
- 746.3503(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver in care did not have current CPR/First Aid certification on file. The certification expired in May 2023.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During the inspection a 7 month old was observed sleeping on a sheet that was loose and could cause an entanglement. THis was corrected the caregivers pulling the sheet snugly.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2411(2)(B)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three caregivers observed with infants under 17 months old did not have proof of the required orientation and annual infant trainings.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- During the inspection a 3 month old was observed in a swing sleep in a swing swaddled with a blanket. This was corrected by the blanket and the infant being removed.
- Correction deadline
- October 3, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
- Official code
- 746.2428
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- During the inspection infants bottles were observed not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
- Official code
- 746.2419(6)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During the inspection two caregivers CPR certificates were evaluated and found to be taken online only.
- Correction deadline
- March 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver responsible for children during the inspection did not have documented proof of pre-service training or pre-service exemption.
- Correction deadline
- March 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(2)(A)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- During the inspection observed children in care enter the playground without the Designee conducting a daily safety check first. The daily grounds checklist was documented 2 out of 5 days. This was corrected during the inspection by the Designee checking the playground for hazards and documenting the check.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
- Official code
- 746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The last fire drill documented fire drill was completed in October 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by the operation completing a fire drill and exiting within the required time frame.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- During the inspection the personnel files were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- December 23, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the inspection a recall rock n play was observed in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection by the recall item being removed from the classroom and placed in the office
- Correction deadline
- September 8, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 10, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
- Official code
- 746.4135(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- During the inspection one caregiver was on the playground in the care of eighteen ages 20 months to 3 years old. This was corrected by a second caregiver returning to the playground.
- Correction deadline
- September 8, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 10, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1609