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Kids First Learning Academy

225 W Park Ave, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County (956) 638-6988 License #1727895 · first licensed Apr 25, 2022
15
inspections on file
20
recorded violations
1
health & safety class
Jan 28, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation

Records held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Inspection history for Kids First Learning Academy
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Jan 28, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jan 22, 2026AssessmentDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Feb 25, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Mar 21, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Apr 11, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Mar 27, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Mar 16, 2023ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Oct 20, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Sep 9, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 30, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Mar 1, 2022AssessmentDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jan 26, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Dec 20, 2021InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Oct 28, 2021
no longer in the state’s current file
InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Oct 25, 2021
no longer in the state’s current file
InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Oct 5, 2021
no longer in the state’s current file
InspectionDeficiencies cited10Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Jan 28, 2026Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

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

Corrected Feb 5, 2026
Jan 22, 2026Assessment · 1 deficiency cited
PaperworkState weight: Medium Low
746.303(b) — 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.”

Corrected Jan 31, 2026
Feb 25, 2025Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

“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.”

Corrected Feb 25, 2025
Health & safetyState weight: High
745.641 — 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.”

Corrected Feb 25, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3317(10) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food

“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.”

Corrected Feb 25, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

“Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.”

Corrected Mar 11, 2025
Mar 21, 2024Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“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,”

Corrected Apr 5, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Medium Low
746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

“One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.”

Corrected Mar 28, 2024
Apr 11, 2023Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“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.”

Corrected Apr 11, 2023
Mar 27, 2023Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

“Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.”

Corrected Apr 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2022Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

“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.”

Corrected Nov 3, 2022
PaperworkState weight: Medium Low
746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

“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.”

Corrected Oct 20, 2022
Mar 30, 2022Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

“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.”

Corrected Mar 30, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

“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.”

Corrected Apr 13, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.901 — Required Personnel Records

“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.”

Corrected Mar 30, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

“Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.”

Corrected Apr 6, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Assessment · 1 deficiency cited
PaperworkState weight: Medium Low
746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees

“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.”

Corrected Mar 4, 2022
Jan 26, 2022Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.201(6) — Background Checks Kept Confidential

“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.”

Corrected Jan 26, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

“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.”

Corrected Jan 26, 2022
Dec 20, 2021Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

“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.”

Corrected Dec 20, 2021
Oct 25, 2021Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited · no longer in the state's current file
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

“Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.”

Corrected Nov 1, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium
746.901 — Required Personnel Records

“Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.”

Corrected Oct 29, 2021
Oct 5, 2021Inspection · 10 deficiencies cited · no longer in the state's current file
StandardState weight: Medium
746.901 — Required Personnel Records

“Four personnel files were reviewed. Files need to be updated to reflect new ownership. One file is missing hired date statement regarding center/personnel and orientation. A second file is missing hired date and center policies statement. A third file is missing hired date, high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.”

Corrected Oct 12, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“Three out of the six bucket seats in the infant room are missing safety straps. One of the seats without straps was used by a child during lunch.”

Corrected Oct 11, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“Operation Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: -Inspect repellent and sunscreen policy -Parent participation policy -policy regarding vision and hearing screening -safe sleep policy -physical and outdoor activity policy”

Corrected Oct 11, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

“Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Lock Down Procedure -Indications of how children under the age of 24months and children with limited mobility will be evacuated / relocated -How children will be accounted for -What document ion will be taken during evacuation / relocation -How will staff continue the care of children”

Corrected Oct 12, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1303(1) — Orientation-Minimum Standards

“Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.”

Corrected Oct 11, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

“Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.”

Corrected Oct 19, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

“There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.”

Corrected Oct 11, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

“Infant daily schedule is missing morning and afternoon outdoor play and tummy time. Toddler's daily schedule is missing 30 minutes of physical and outdoor activity. PreK daily schedule is missing 30 min of physical activity.”

Corrected Oct 11, 2021
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.”

Corrected Oct 22, 2021
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

“Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.”

Corrected Oct 10, 2021

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