1st Choice Learning Academy
Does 1st Choice Learning Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 9 child-care citations for 1st Choice Learning Academy in DONNA, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 3 are recorded at the High level and 3 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
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
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- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection is up to date.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
- 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.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.