Kids First Learning Academy
Does Kids First Learning Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 32 child-care citations for Kids First Learning Academy in PHARR, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 3 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 3 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- 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.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium High
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Medium High
746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards
Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
- 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.
- 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,
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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