Kidz First Learning Academy

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Kidz First Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 8 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Low).

Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-02-17.

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

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Full citation history from HHSC (54)

• 2026-02-17 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High

  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  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.

• 2026-02-17 · 746.501(a)(1) · Medium

  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-09.

  The operation was not able to provide the operational policies for review.

• 2026-02-17 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High

  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-09.

  The director did not have current CPR training.

• 2026-02-17 · 746.613(a) · High

  Required Immunizations

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-06. Correction verified: 2026-03-09.

  While reviewing immunization records, 1 child did not have an immunization record in their file.

• 2025-11-18 · 746.5607(d) · Medium High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-10. Correction verified: 2026-01-06.

  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.

• 2025-11-18 · 746.5613 · Medium High

  One Seat Belt Per Person

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-10. Correction verified: 2026-01-06.

  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.

• 2025-09-23 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-14. Correction verified: 2025-10-20.

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

• 2025-03-25 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-25. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.

  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.

• 2025-03-25 · 746.401(1) · Medium

  Posting Requirements - License

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-04. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.

  The operation did not have the licenses posted.

• 2025-03-25 · 746.613(b) · Medium High

  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-11. Correction verified: 2025-04-07.

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

• 2025-03-25 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-25. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.

  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.

• 2025-03-25 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-25. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.

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

• 2024-07-18 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.

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

• 2023-09-07 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High

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

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  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.

• 2023-08-16 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-09-01.

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

• 2023-08-16 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium

  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: 2023-09-07.

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

• 2023-08-16 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-09-07.

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

• 2023-08-16 · 746.2203(a) · Medium

  Written Activity Plans

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-23. Correction verified: 2023-09-07.

  There were no activity plans posted in the classrooms.

• 2023-08-16 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: 2023-09-07.

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

• 2023-08-16 · 746.4751(b) · Medium

  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-23. Correction verified: 2023-09-07.

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

• 2023-08-16 · 746.3407(12) · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: 2023-09-07.

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

• 2023-02-16 · 746.2407 · Medium High

  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-16. Correction verified: 2023-02-23.

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

• 2023-02-16 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-16. Correction verified: 2023-02-23.

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

• 2023-02-06 · 746.2421(a) · Medium

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-10. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.

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

• 2023-02-06 · 746.2407 · Medium High

  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-06. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.

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

• 2023-02-06 · 746.1203(3) · Medium High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-06. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.

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

• 2023-02-06 · 746.305(a)(1) · Medium High

  Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-06. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.

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

• 2022-11-30 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High

  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-07. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.

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

• 2022-11-30 · 746.2426 · High

  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-12.

  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.

• 2022-11-30 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-02. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.

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

• 2022-11-30 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-12.

  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.

• 2022-10-12 · 746.603(a) · Medium

  Children's Records Maintained

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.

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

• 2022-10-12 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High

  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.

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

• 2022-10-12 · 746.801(10) · Medium

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.

  During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.

• 2022-09-28 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High

  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-28. Correction verified: 2022-10-12.

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

• 2022-09-28 · 746.603(a) · Medium

  Children's Records Maintained

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-12. Correction verified: 2022-10-12.

  During inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.

• 2022-09-28 · 746.801(10) · Medium

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-12. Correction verified: 2022-10-12.

  During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.

• 2022-09-28 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High

  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-12. Correction verified: 2022-10-12.

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

• 2022-09-28 · 746.1203(4) · High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-28. Correction verified: 2022-10-12.

  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.

• 2022-08-25 · 745.641 · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-27. Correction verified: 2022-09-01.

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

• 2022-08-10 · 746.1203(4) · High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-10. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.

  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.

• 2022-08-10 · 746.2426 · High

  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-10. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.

  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.

• 2022-08-09 · 746.2407 · Medium High

  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.

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

• 2022-08-09 · 746.2805(10) · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.

  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.

• 2022-08-09 · 745.641 · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.

  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.

• 2022-05-06 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High

  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

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

• 2022-05-06 · 746.2207(c)(3) · Medium

  Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  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.

• 2022-05-06 · 746.2426 · High

  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  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.

• 2022-05-06 · 746.2203(b) · Medium

  Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  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.

• 2022-05-06 · 746.1201(1) · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  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.

• 2022-05-06 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High

  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  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.

• 2021-11-12 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-03. Correction verified: 2021-12-29.

  Three infant feeding instructions were not up to date.

• 2021-11-12 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

  Documented Annual Training- Required Content

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-29.

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

• 2021-11-12 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.

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