Cool Cats Learning Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Mexia / Limestone / 76667
Street address: 1818 W Highway 84
Phone: (903) 644-1771
Capacity: 34
Ages served: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 22, 2022
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 19 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 25, 2026.

The same records list 33 cited deficiencies dated February 14, 2024 to July 21, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 10 Medium High, 16 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 9 corrected at inspection, 24 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 24 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 33 cited deficiencies for Cool Cats Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 10 Medium High, 16 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 19 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-25.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	5
Medium High	10
Medium	16
Medium Low	2
Low	0
Unknown	0

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

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-07-21 · 746.401(11) · Medium

Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post

The permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.

Corrected at inspection

2026-05-06 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

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 date recorded: 2026-05-06

2026-05-01 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

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 date recorded: 2026-05-01

Full citation history from HHSC (44)

2026-07-21 · 746.401(11) · Medium
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
2026-05-06 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-06. Correction verified: 2026-05-11.
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.
2026-05-01 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-01. Correction verified: 2026-05-06.
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.
2026-04-17 · 746.3503(b) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-17. Correction verified: 2026-05-01.
A caregiver changed a child's diaper on the floor where children were playing.
2026-04-17 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-17. Correction verified: 2026-05-01.
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.
2026-04-15 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
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.
2026-04-09 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-13. Correction verified: 2026-05-01.
The first aid kit at the new building was missing a thermometer and a guide to first aid.
2026-03-12 · 746.301(2) · Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-03-12 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-17. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
The first aid kit was missing a guide to first aid, antiseptic solution or wipes, and gloves.
2026-03-12 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-19. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
The toddlers did not have two outdoor opportunities scheduled and the pre-k class did not have 90 minutes of physical activities scheduled.
2026-03-12 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-19. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
There was a slide structure on the playground that did not have any loose-fill.
2026-03-12 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-19. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
One caregiver was missing training in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
2026-03-12 · 746.401(11) · Medium
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-17. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
The operation did not have their permit renewal posted.
2026-03-12 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-19. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
Infant reports were not being completed.
2026-03-12 · 746.3905(a) · Medium High
Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-19. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
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.
2026-03-10 · 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: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-09.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that two children were able to leave their classroom unsupervised while their caregiver was distracted.
2025-10-27 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two outlets in the toddler room were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
2025-10-27 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-10-27 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-27. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
A caregiver stated they had ten children in care when they had nine children.
2025-04-18 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not have a menu for May posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a menu was created and posted.
2025-04-02 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-04-02 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-08. Correction verified: 2025-04-04.
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
2025-04-02 · 746.2206(2)(B) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-09. Correction verified: 2025-04-04.
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.
2025-04-02 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-04-02 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-04. Correction verified: 2025-04-04.
This operation did not have a current list of employees posted.
2025-01-16 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-23. Correction verified: 2025-01-23.
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.
2024-09-20 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-10-08.
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.
2024-09-20 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-08.
Two infants who were not on table food yet had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
2024-09-20 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-02-14 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-02-14 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-21. Correction verified: 2024-02-21.
The parent handbook did not have the criteria for extreme weather that will prohibit children from going outside to play.
2024-02-14 · 746.2431(5) · Medium
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-21. Correction verified: 2024-02-21.
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
2024-02-14 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-14. Correction verified: 2024-03-01.
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.
2023-06-23 · 746.3503(b) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-06-23 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
A caregiver in care did not have current CPR/First Aid certification on file. The certification expired in May 2023.
2023-01-17 · 746.2411(2)(B) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-01-17 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-01-30.
Three caregivers observed with infants under 17 months old did not have proof of the required orientation and annual infant trainings.
2022-10-03 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection infants bottles were observed not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
2022-10-03 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-12.
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.
2022-03-02 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-18. Correction verified: 2022-03-16.
A caregiver responsible for children during the inspection did not have documented proof of pre-service training or pre-service exemption.
2022-03-02 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-18. Correction verified: 2022-03-21.
During the inspection two caregivers CPR certificates were evaluated and found to be taken online only.
2022-01-07 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-01-07 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-12-01 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-23. Correction verified: 2021-12-27.
During the inspection the personnel files were not available for review.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1375826

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.