Kids First Learning Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Pharr / Hidalgo / 78577
Street address: 225 W Park Ave
Phone: (956) 638-6988
Capacity: 36
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 25, 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 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 28, 2026.

The same records list 8 cited deficiencies dated March 21, 2024 to January 28, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 2 Medium High, 3 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 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 8 cited deficiencies for Kids First Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 2 Medium High, 3 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-28.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	2
Medium	3
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

2026-01-28 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

Children's Products- Annual Certification

The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-05

2026-01-22 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low

Report Number of Employees

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 date recorded: 2026-01-31

2025-02-25 · 745.641 · High

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

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 date recorded: 2025-02-25

Full citation history from HHSC (22)

2026-01-28 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-05. Correction verified: 2026-02-05.
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
2026-01-22 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-31. Correction verified: 2026-01-26.
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.
2025-02-25 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-11. Correction verified: 2025-03-07.
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
2025-02-25 · 746.3317(10) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-02-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-02-25 · 746.3501(5) · Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-02-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-02-25 · 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: 2025-02-25. Correction verified: 2025-03-05.
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.
2024-03-21 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-28. Correction verified: 2024-03-21.
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
2024-03-21 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-05. Correction verified: 2024-04-03.
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,
2023-04-11 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-03-27 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-27.
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
2022-10-20 · 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: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-10-20 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-03. Correction verified: 2022-11-03.
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.
2022-03-30 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-03-30 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-13. Correction verified: 2022-04-06.
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.
2022-03-30 · 746.401(5) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-06. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
2022-03-30 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-03-01 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-04. Correction verified: 2022-03-04.
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.
2022-01-26 · 746.201(6) · Medium
Background Checks Kept Confidential
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-01-26 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-12-20 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-10-25 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-29. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
2021-10-25 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-01. Correction verified: 2021-10-28.
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1387714

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.