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Kids Academy
A licensed child care center in Yoakum, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 5640 US HIGHWAY 77A N, Yoakum, TX 77995
County: Lavaca County
Phone: (361) 772-6778
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 135 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1647904
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 15, 2017
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 1647904 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 6, Medium 5)
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 February 1, 2022 to November 3, 2026, newest first: 32 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 3, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
June 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 29, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm to place them in time out.
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child received an injury while in care that required medical treatment. The operation did not report the injury to CCR.
November 10, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 28, 2025 · Correction verified: November 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of ten staff files lacked the training in the required 6 topics.
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the two year old classroom diaper supplies were on the floor next to the toilet and accessible to the children. Note: this was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper changing supplies.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 28, 2025 · Correction verified: November 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of ten staff training files lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.
June 9, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 11, 2025 · Correction verified: June 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days.
December 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 30, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 30, 2024 · Correction verified: August 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the school age room there is a hole in the wall. In the school age room the baseboards are missing. In the school age room there was clorox spray on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were under the sink accessible to children in the school age room. In the two year old room an electrical outlet was broken.
April 24, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: April 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity policy was lacking (A)(C)(D)(F)(G).
February 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 31, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of ten staff files lacked the required 24 hours of training. One caregiver lacked 24 hours. The second caregiver lacked 11 hours. The third caregiver lacked 6 hours.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2024 · Correction verified: February 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants were observed in a bucket seat eating their AM snack not buckled in.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of ten staff files lacked child maltreatment training.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of ten staff files lack training in (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Preventing sudden infant death syndrome; and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
December 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 9, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was sleeping with a sleep slack that did not allow a child arms to move freely.
746.4215(a) - Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation allowed another business to use licensed childcare space.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was over of ratio by one child. The specified age for the group was three years old. A caregiver can have 15 children with the specified age of three years old. The caregiver was supervising 16 children .
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to report the change of licensed childcare space in the gym.
November 7, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2023 · Correction verified: December 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child was not signed out which resulted in the child being released to the wrong adult.
746.4101 - Release of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2023 · Correction verified: December 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver released a child to someone who was not designated by the parents/guardians.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2023 · Correction verified: December 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they released a child to someone they did not know and was not on the approved list to release.
September 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2023 · Correction verified: September 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A classroom was out of ratio when two caregivers were responsible for a group of 23 children with a specified age group of two years of age. The child to caregiver ratio for this age group is 22 children to two caregivers, therefore the caregivers were out of ratio by one child.
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2023 · Correction verified: September 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2023 · Correction verified: September 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
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)
Three electrical outlets were not covered in the toddler room. NOTE: this was corrected at the time of inspection.
June 22, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 19, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
May 31, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2023 · Correction verified: June 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All classrooms observed did not have a posted activity plan.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2023 · Correction verified: June 22, 2023 · 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.
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: May 31, 2023 · Correction verified: June 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation allowed one person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility..
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Seventeen infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of May.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2023 · Correction verified: June 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2023 · Correction verified: June 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of ten children files lacked the address for the emergency contact.
April 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 5, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 26, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2023 · Correction verified: February 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant room had 7 infants to one caregiver which put this room out ratio by 3 children. The 2 year old room had 18 children with the specified age of 2, to one caregiver. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2023 · Correction verified: February 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
January 17, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2023 · Correction verified: January 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Pre-k room had 19 children in care with one caregiver. The specified age was 3 years old in the classroom. Due to this reason the classroom was out of ratio. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
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: January 17, 2023 · Correction verified: January 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2023 · Correction verified: January 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room.
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2023 · Correction verified: January 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
January 13, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 3, 2023 · Correction verified: February 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not notify licensing when a firearm was found on the premises.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 3, 2023 · Correction verified: February 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Parents were not notified that their children were placed at risk when a firearm was left in a diaper bag of a child by the child's parent.
August 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 8, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of six child files did not have an immunization record in file.
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director had only 2 of 30 required hours of annual training completed. 2 of 5 caregivers had only 14 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregivers had 15 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregiver had 3 of 24 required hours completed
February 25, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 2, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
February 1, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2022 · Correction verified: February 16, 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.
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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.