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Cool Cats Learning Academy
A licensed child care center in Mexia, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1818 W HIGHWAY 84, Mexia, TX 76667
County: Limestone County
Phone: (903) 644-1771
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 34 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1720184
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 22, 2022
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1720184 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 19 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 34 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 11, Medium 16, Medium Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from December 1, 2021 to September 25, 2026, newest first: 37 visits and 45 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 25, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver who was hired on 4/17/26 did not have two years of previous experience in a center and had not completed 24 hours of pre-service training within 90 days of the hire date.
July 21, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
May 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 6, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2026 · Correction verified: May 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stated that they had 13 children in their group when they were responsible for two classes combined and had 20 children in their group.
May 1, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a three-year-old infant/toddler room where the youngest child was sixteen months old. This was corrected when the three-year-old was sent to the pre-k room. The next oldest child in the infant/toddler room was 25 months old.
April 17, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2026 · Correction verified: May 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver changed a child's diaper on the floor where children were playing.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2026 · Correction verified: May 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child had their diaper changed and did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and washed the child's hands.
April 15, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2026 · Correction verified: April 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved them to a higher shelf out of reach.
April 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 9, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 13, 2026 · Correction verified: May 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The first aid kit at the new building was missing a thermometer and a guide to first aid.
March 12, 2026 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddlers did not have two outdoor opportunities scheduled and the pre-k class did not have 90 minutes of physical activities scheduled.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a slide structure on the playground that did not have any loose-fill.
746.3905(a) - Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has a chicken coop on the playground, and the children are able to touch the chickens through the gate of the coop which is made of a steel wire fence with holes large enough to allow contact.
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant reports were not being completed.
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have their permit renewal posted.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2026 · Correction verified: March 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The first aid kit was missing a guide to first aid, antiseptic solution or wipes, and gloves.
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was missing training in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
March 10, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2026 · Correction verified: April 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that two children were able to leave their classroom unsupervised while their caregiver was distracted.
November 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two outlets in the toddler room were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All slides that are five feet or smaller must have a minimum of six inches of loose-fill in the use zones. The use zones for these slides must extend six feet out from the exit, six feet from the access point where children climb up, and six feet to each side. Having loose-fill in these areas will help prevent injuries, as it provides a shock-aborbing surface in case of a fall.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stated they had ten children in care when they had nine children.
August 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 18, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a menu for May posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a menu was created and posted.
April 2, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 9, 2025 · Correction verified: April 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the pre-k classes only had 60 minutes of physical activity on the schedule and some of the toddler classes only had 45 minutes of physical activity scheduled.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not conduct a fire drill in March. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit within three minutes.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant who was still on formula did not have updated feeding instructions. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed and dated the feeding instructions to indicate that they had not changed.
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
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2025 · Correction verified: April 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This operation did not have a current list of employees posted.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2025 · Correction verified: April 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
January 16, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 23, 2025 · Correction verified: January 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
September 20, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of eight caregivers' files reviewed, one did not have training in the following required topics: abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, food allergies, and handling hazardous materials. This was corrected during the inspection as the caregiver is currently on leave.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 4, 2024 · Correction verified: October 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of eight children's records reviewed, one child was missing an admission date, one was missing an an updated immunization record, and one was missing a physician's health statement.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2024 · Correction verified: October 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants who were not on table food yet had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
June 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 14, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An electrical outlet in one of the infant rooms did not have a childproof cover. This was corrected during inspection when the director put a childproof cover on the outlet.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a bottle of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet where children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved the bottle to a drawer out of the reach of the children.
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2024 · Correction verified: February 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2024 · Correction verified: February 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook did not have the criteria for extreme weather that will prohibit children from going outside to play.
December 20, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 25, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 11, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 23, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children in the Toddler classroom were observed being changed on the floor where the children were observed playing. This was corrected when the caregiver sanitized the area and moved the diaper changing area.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2023 · Correction verified: June 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in care did not have current CPR/First Aid certification on file. The certification expired in May 2023.
January 17, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection a 7 month old was observed sleeping on a sheet that was loose and could cause an entanglement. THis was corrected the caregivers pulling the sheet snugly.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 30, 2023 · Correction verified: January 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three caregivers observed with infants under 17 months old did not have proof of the required orientation and annual infant trainings.
October 12, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2022 · Correction verified: October 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection a 3 month old was observed in a swing sleep in a swing swaddled with a blanket. This was corrected by the blanket and the infant being removed.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection infants bottles were observed not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
August 24, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 2, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 18, 2022 · Correction verified: March 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver responsible for children during the inspection did not have documented proof of pre-service training or pre-service exemption.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 18, 2022 · Correction verified: March 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection two caregivers CPR certificates were evaluated and found to be taken online only.
January 7, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire drill documented fire drill was completed in October 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by the operation completing a fire drill and exiting within the required time frame.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection observed children in care enter the playground without the Designee conducting a daily safety check first. The daily grounds checklist was documented 2 out of 5 days. This was corrected during the inspection by the Designee checking the playground for hazards and documenting the check.
December 1, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2021 · Correction verified: December 27, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection the personnel files were not available for review.
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- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.