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First Place Learning Academy

501 TURNER ST, Copperas Cove, TX 76522-2243

Operation number:
1104786
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Coryell
Capacity:
102
License effective:
September 27, 2010
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2545422700
Email:
jackhrr3@aol.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for First Place Learning Academy from October 13, 2021 through August 14, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 28, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76522

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.1
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.81

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
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
A garbage can with a missing lid was observed in one of the classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the classroom.
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in one of the classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August. This was corrected at the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and lasted for one minute.
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of ten children's records reviewed, the following was observed: Seven records were missing complete annual trainings; and, Three records were missing proof of child care orientation.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
Official code
746.3501(2)