Kids Academy

Licensed Center in YOAKUM, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 15, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5640 US HIGHWAY 77A N, YOAKUM, TX 77995 2430
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 15, 2017
Operation number: 1647904
Licensed capacity: 135 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	25
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,441
Citations recorded	41
Record covers	February 1, 2022 – November 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	8
Medium High	22
Medium	10
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionNovember 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 789 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 29, 20262 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 10, 20253 citations recorded3 of 481 standards cited at this visit

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

Two out of ten staff training files lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

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

Three out of ten staff files lacked the training in the required 6 topics.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 9, 20251 citation recorded1 of 590 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 198 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 424 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 30, 20241 citation recorded1 of 372 standards cited at this visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 264 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity policy was lacking (A)(C)(D)(F)(G).

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 31, 20244 citations recorded4 of 427 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium

Three out of ten staff files lacked child maltreatment training.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

Two infants were observed in a bucket seat eating their AM snack not buckled in.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 219 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 9, 20234 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High

An infant was sleeping with a sleep slack that did not allow a child arms to move freely.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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 .

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4215(a) - Share Indoor Activity Space With Written PlanRisk level: Medium High

The operation allowed another business to use licensed childcare space.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium

The operation failed to report the change of licensed childcare space in the gym.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 7, 2023Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4101 - Release of ChildrenRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 20234 citations recorded4 of 405 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

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

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

Three electrical outlets were not covered in the toddler room. NOTE: this was corrected at the time of inspection.

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

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached.

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

InspectionJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 19, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 31, 20236 citations recorded6 of 636 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Operation allowed one person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility..

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Two out of ten children files lacked the address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Seventeen infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of May.

Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium

All classrooms observed did not have a posted activity plan.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Four out of ten staff files lacked current CPR and First Aid.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 5, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 26, 20232 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in CribRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

InspectionJanuary 17, 20234 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in CribRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 13, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operation did not notify licensing when a firearm was found on the premises.

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

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

InspectionAugust 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 8, 20222 citations recorded2 of 592 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

One of six child files did not have an immunization record in file.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022.

AssessmentFebruary 25, 20221 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 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022.

ReportFebruary 1, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High

Provider did not report the outbreak of a communicable illness to Child Care Licensing within the required time frame.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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