Texas records · BRAZORIA County · WEST COLUMBIA

A Better Class Learning Academy

Licensed Center in WEST COLUMBIA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 11, 2016

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 501 KIRBY DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486 4041
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 11, 2016
Operation number: 1596300
Licensed capacity: 27 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-04:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	5
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,019
Citations recorded	16
Record covers	December 8, 2021 – January 22, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	3
Medium	9
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

AssessmentJanuary 22, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data from January 17, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026 as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2026.

InspectionDecember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 554 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 20, 20244 citations recorded4 of 722 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2024.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2024.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Personnel records were not complete for the director and the caregiver. The personal history statement, affidavit, proof of pre-service, proof of orientation, and copies of ID were missing from the files. Note: The documents were observed at the last inspection for record keeping but have been misplaced.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2024.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2024.

AssessmentJanuary 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2024.

InspectionNovember 28, 20236 citations recorded6 of 551 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium

Monthly check lists have not been completed.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2023.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on SidesRisk level: Medium High

The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High

The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium

The director has not completed the training in this section.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023.

InspectionDecember 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 639 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 8, 20214 citations recorded4 of 551 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.

Correction verified by the state on January 5, 2022.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in the restroom. Note: The director removed the cleaning supplies from the restrooom and out of reach of children.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.