Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.78
- Local median
- 0.45
Kids First Learning Academy
225 W PARK AVE, Pharr, TX 78577-4742
- Operation number:
- 1727895
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 36
- License effective:
- April 25, 2022
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9566386988
- Email:
- kidsfirst.learningacademy21@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Kids First Learning Academy from October 5, 2021 through January 28, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 28, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 14
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78577
Compared to 51 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 72%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 25, 2025January 28, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 21, 2024January 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
- Official code
- 746.3501(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
- Correction deadline
- March 11, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
- Official code
- 746.3317(10)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- February 25, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
- Correction deadline
- March 28, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
- Official code
- 746.901(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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,
- Correction deadline
- April 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 3, 2024
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
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
- Official code
- 746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
- Correction deadline
- April 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 746.5101(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 3, 2022
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 6, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
- Official code
- 746.4503(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
- Correction deadline
- April 6, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
- Official code
- 746.401(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
- Official code
- 746.401(2)
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.201(6) - Background Checks Kept Confidential
- Official code
- 746.201(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3407(8)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.
- Correction deadline
- November 1, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 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
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 746.2407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
- Official code
- 746.2411(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.
- Correction deadline
- October 19, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
- Correction deadline
- October 22, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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
- Correction deadline
- October 12, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
- Official code
- 746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
- Official code
- 746.3701(9)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards
- Official code
- 746.1303(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 12, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
- Official code
- 746.2206(1)