Kids Academy Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: West Columbia / Brazoria / 77486
Street address: 1416 S Columbia Dr
Phone: (979) 345-2457
Capacity: 88
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 05:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 9, 2023
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 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 1, 2026.

The same records list 20 cited deficiencies dated April 25, 2024 to May 12, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 7 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 20 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 20 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 20 cited deficiencies for Kids Academy Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-01.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	7
Medium High	8
Medium	5
Medium Low	0
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

2026-05-12 · 746.2505(3) · Medium

Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children

Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-20

2026-04-09 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-24

2026-04-07 · 746.2805(10) · High

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

Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-06

Full citation history from HHSC (32)

2026-05-12 · 746.2505(3) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-20. Correction verified: 2026-06-17.
Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.
2026-04-09 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-24. Correction verified: 2026-04-20.
Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.
2026-04-07 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-06. Correction verified: 2026-05-12.
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that older infants and toddlers are sitting in high chairs for more than 15 minutes outside of meal and activity times.
2026-04-07 · 746.2505(3) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-06. Correction verified: 2026-05-12.
Based on a review of the video of the incident and my observation during the investigation inspection the operation does not have easily accessible toys for the children without adult intervention.
2026-04-07 · 746.701(1) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-06. Correction verified: 2026-05-12.
After reviewing the incident report, for this incident, it lacks the required details. The missing details are: date/time of attempted contacts, name of person attempting the contacts, and the name of the caregiver in charge at the time.
2026-04-07 · 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: 2026-05-06. Correction verified: 2026-05-12.
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out.
2025-09-30 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-07. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building.
2025-05-15 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-15. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time.
2025-05-15 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-15. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen.
2025-05-15 · 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: 2025-05-19. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children.
2025-05-06 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-06. Correction verified: 2025-05-15.
Conditions on a caregiver's presents were not being followed during my arrival for the inspection. Note: The director went in the room with the caregiver to ensure conditions are being met.
2025-04-29 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-29. Correction verified: 2025-05-06.
The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl.
2025-04-25 · 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: 2025-05-19. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation and a follow up inspection on 5/6/25 a caregiver was observed coming out of their classroom. Another caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising two classrooms. On 5/15/25, during another follow up inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. This was cited on the 5/15 inspection report.
2025-03-25 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-21. Correction verified: 2025-04-24.
Based on the preponderance of information provided there is sufficient information to support that children are being patted on the bottom as a form of punishment.
2024-11-08 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-11-08.
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection.
2024-11-08 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-18. Correction verified: 2024-11-08.
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based.
2024-10-16 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-08.
Two staff members have online CPR certificates.
2024-10-16 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-25.
The operational policies are missing the following: Instructions on how to access the minimum standards online, the abuse hot line, and the HHSC website. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect details. Policy on whether or not the staff are required to be vaccinated. Whether or not the operation will keep an unassigned EPI pen.
2024-10-16 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-11-08.
One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file.
2024-04-25 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-03. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom.
2023-09-06 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-22.
The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week.
2023-09-06 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-22.
All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation.
2023-09-06 · 746.1003(5) · High
Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-06. Correction verified: 2023-09-22.
The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours.
2023-09-06 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-22.
One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information.
2023-09-06 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-22.
All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation.
2023-07-07 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-07. Correction verified: 2023-07-24.
The nap room did not have adequate lighting and was too dark to even see the children. Note: The restroom light was turned on and gave a little bit more light. The importance of adequate lighting was explained.
2023-06-07 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-22.
Fire drills have not been practiced yet.
2023-06-07 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-22.
The floor in the pink room is chipping in different places. The wall in the blue room is cracked and the paint is starting to peel. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
2023-06-07 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-12.
The fence along the back side of the play area is not secured at the bottom and the fence can flex far enough to allow a child to climb under it. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
2023-06-07 · 746.5317 · High
Installation of Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping.
2023-03-02 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-17. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
Two areas of the fence had gaps in the base of the fence on the playground. The gaps are large enough for a small child to push the fence and get out. Note: Pictures were taken file.
2023-03-02 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-17. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1432709

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.