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Kids First Learning Academy

A licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Program details

Program type: Licensed child care center

Address: 225 W PARK AVE, Pharr, TX 78577

County: Hidalgo County

Phone: (956) 638-6988

Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School

Licensed capacity: 36 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 1727895

Permit: Full Permit, issued April 25, 2022

On corrective action (HHSC): No

On adverse action (HHSC): No

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Inspection history

From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026

  • 3 inspections
  • 1 assessment
  • 8 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 2, Medium 3, 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 20, 2021 to January 28, 2026, newest first: 14 visits and 20 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.

  1. January 28, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 5, 2026 · Correction verified: February 5, 2026 · 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.

  2. January 22, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2026 · Correction verified: January 26, 2026 · 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.

  3. February 25, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2025 · Correction verified: March 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2025 · Correction verified: March 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

  4. March 21, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 28, 2024 · Correction verified: March 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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,

  5. April 11, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

  6. March 27, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

  7. March 16, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

  8. October 20, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 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 · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2022 · Correction verified: November 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

  9. September 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  10. September 9, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  11. March 30, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 6, 2022 · Correction verified: March 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 13, 2022 · Correction verified: April 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

  12. March 1, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2022 · Correction verified: March 4, 2022 · 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.

  13. January 26, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.201(6) - Background Checks Kept Confidential

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

  14. December 20, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

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Sources

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.

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