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Kids Academy Learning Center
A licensed child care center in West Columbia, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1416 S COLUMBIA DR, West Columbia, TX 77486
County: Brazoria County
Phone: (979) 345-2457
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 88 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1763113
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 9, 2023
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 29 citations from these visits (risk level: High 9, Medium High 13, Medium 7)
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 March 2, 2023 to November 4, 2026, newest first: 24 visits and 41 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.
November 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 21, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2026 · Correction verified: November 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Follow up 10/21/26: One caregiver still did not know the ages of the children they were supervising.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2026 · Correction verified: November 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A one month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Note: The caregiver removed the infant as requested.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2026 · Correction verified: November 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Follow up 10/21/26: The wall in the front room, used for preschool, still has paint chipping on the walls. Two ceiling tiles in the pink room have what appears to be mold on them. This room also has paint chipping near the door.
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2026 · Correction verified: November 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child can be heard crying in the classroom with no attempts from the caregiver to comfort the child.
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2026 · Correction verified: November 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was seen sitting in a table with seats in the table for over 20 minutes. The child had one small activity the whole time. The child was also heard crying and asking to be let down.
October 1, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant did not have feeding instructions filled out. Note: The feeding instructions were completed during my inspection as the infant belonged to one of the caregivers.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file was missing the immunization record. Two children's files were missing current immunization records. Note: The parent of the child missing the immunization record was able to provide a current record during my inspection.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2026 · Correction verified: October 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The wall in the front room, used for preschool, has paint chipping on the walls.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 1, 2026 · Correction verified: October 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising.
May 12, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2026 · Correction verified: June 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.
April 9, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2026 · Correction verified: April 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.
April 7, 2026 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2026 · Correction verified: May 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2026 · Correction verified: May 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that older infants and toddlers are sitting in high chairs for more than 15 minutes outside of meal and activity times.
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2026 · Correction verified: May 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
After reviewing the incident report, for this incident, it lacks the required details. The missing details are: date/time of attempted contacts, name of person attempting the contacts, and the name of the caregiver in charge at the time.
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2026 · Correction verified: May 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on a review of the video of the incident and my observation during the investigation inspection the operation does not have easily accessible toys for the children without adult intervention.
September 30, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building.
May 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 15, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time.
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: May 19, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen.
May 6, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2025 · Correction verified: May 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Conditions on a caregiver's presents were not being followed during my arrival for the inspection. Note: The director went in the room with the caregiver to ensure conditions are being met.
April 29, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl.
April 25, 2025 · 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: May 19, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation and a follow up inspection on 5/6/25 a caregiver was observed coming out of their classroom. Another caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising two classrooms. On 5/15/25, during another follow up inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. This was cited on the 5/15 inspection report.
April 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 25, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2025 · Correction verified: April 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of information provided there is sufficient information to support that children are being patted on the bottom as a form of punishment.
November 8, 2024 · Assessment · 2 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2024 · Correction verified: November 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based.
October 16, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: November 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two staff members have online CPR certificates.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: November 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: October 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies are missing the following: Instructions on how to access the minimum standards online, the abuse hot line, and the HHSC website. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect details. Policy on whether or not the staff are required to be vaccinated. Whether or not the operation will keep an unassigned EPI pen.
April 25, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom.
September 22, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 6, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information.
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation.
746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2023 · Correction verified: September 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation.
July 24, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 7, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2023 · Correction verified: July 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The nap room did not have adequate lighting and was too dark to even see the children. Note: The restroom light was turned on and gave a little bit more light. The importance of adequate lighting was explained.
June 7, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: June 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fence along the back side of the play area is not secured at the bottom and the fence can flex far enough to allow a child to climb under it. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2023 · Correction verified: June 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: June 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire drills have not been practiced yet.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: June 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The floor in the pink room is chipping in different places. The wall in the blue room is cracked and the paint is starting to peel. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
March 2, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two areas of the fence had gaps in the base of the fence on the playground. The gaps are large enough for a small child to push the fence and get out. Note: Pictures were taken file.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
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