Texas records · HENDERSON County · ATHENS
Kidz First Learning Academy
Licensed Center in ATHENS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 5, 2017
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1600 ROCKY RIDGE RD, ATHENS, TX 75751 5418
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- December 5, 2017
- Operation number
- 1649832
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 30 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 10 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 6,041 |
| Citations recorded | 54 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | November 12, 2021 – October 29, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 14 |
| Medium High | 24 |
| Medium | 15 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
While reviewing immunization records, 1 child did not have an immunization record in their file.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation was not able to provide the operational policies for review.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not have current CPR training.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While serving morning snack, it was observed that the food was being placed directly on the table and not on a plate, napkin, or other sanitary manner. This was corrected when the caregivers gave each child a napkin to place their food on.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is evidence to support that young children are being placed in the front seat during transportation to the operation.
Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is evidence to support that multiple children are being buckled in the same seatbelt.
Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While reviewing files, 9 children files did not have a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While doing a walk through, one caregiver was supervising 14 children aged 12 months-2 on the playground. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the caregiver on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While reviewing children's files for the HASA, 2 children did not have updated immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have the licenses posted.
Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While reviewing personnel files, 2 caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While doing a walk through of the operation, a caregiver walked off the playground to go potty leaving a group of children unsupervised. This was corrected when the director stepped outside with the children.
Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While reviewing the director's file, there were only 17 of the required 30 hours availbale for review.
Correction verified by the state on August 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A crib sheet was observed to be loose fitting and bundled up when an infant was sleeping. This was discussed with the caregivers and corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection a caregiver walked out of the breakfast area leaving 4 children alone to switch places with a caregiver outside.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were no activity plans posted in the classrooms.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection it was observed that the children were eating their breakfast upon arrival and watching television.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023.
The HASA was conducted and one caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid certification.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection there was a container of lysol wipes and hand sanitizer on the shelf within the reach of the children.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The HASA was conducted and the grounds checklist has not been conducted in the last 3 months.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A piece of equipment that bounces did not have the proper depth of loose fill around and under it as required.
Correction verified by the state on September 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed in a restrictive device for 50 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed unbuckled in the highchair table.
Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During POA inspection, 1 infant was observed unbuckled in the highchair table.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During POA inspection, the infant feeding sheets were not updated. One bottle fed infant did not have an infant feeding sheet.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During POA inspection, the infant caregivers did not know the information for 1 infant they were responsible for.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation was closed 1/31/23 - 2/3/23 due to weather and did not notify CCR.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One non-exempt caregiver with no previous training was counted in ratio before having the required 8 hours of training.
Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, two classes were out of ratio. The two year old class was out of ratio by one child. The three year old class was out of ratio by three.
Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, three bottle fed infants did not have updated feeding instruction sheets.
Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The operation allowed a 6 week old infant asleep in a swing. During inspection on 11/30/2022, I observed a 6 week old asleep in a swing. Picture was taken showing the swing and sleeping infant. After I discussed Minimum Standard 746.2426 with the infant caregivers and director, the child was removed during inspection on 11/30/2022. An Administrative Penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per HRC 42.078(a-2) is being recommended for one day. Impose an Administrative Penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per statute, HRC ?42.078(a-2) and determine the appropriateness of requesting a risk analysis and/or imposing additional enforcement actions, including corrective or adverse action.
Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, 6 staff records were reviewed and not maintained.
Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022.
During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.
Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022.
During inspection, 6 records were reviewed and 2 were missing updated immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022.
During inspection the emergency drills and detector monitoring was unavailable.
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2022.
During inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2022.
During inspection, 6 staff records were reviewed and not maintained.
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, 3 diaper changes were observed and all 3 did not wash the infants hands.
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, a 3 year old child was observed alone and unsupervised in the bathroom. CCR Inspector returned child to teacher. Teacher advised they were not aware child was gone.
Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A follow up was conducted. A caregiver was present supervising children alone and did not have an eligible status to be present.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep in a swing. 2 infants were observed in the high chair table unstrapped. 2 infants were in highchairs unstrapped. TA was provided and the infants were removed from the restrictive devices.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection at naptime, it was observed 1 caregiver was supervising 3 areas of children. 1 classroom had 12 children ages 3 yrs - 5rs napping. 1 classroom had 14 children ages 1 yr - 2 yrs napping with the door closed and no teacher inside the room. The open area had 4 children ages 7yrs - 9yrs resting.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During inspection, 2 infants were observed unstrapped in the high chair table.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation allowed a newly hired staff member to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in a penalty. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions. An Administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Caregivers advised that children are strapped into high chairs while other tasks, such as diapering other children, are conducted.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While reviewing video footage it was found that caregivers were not washing their hands after diaper changes. The caregivers were also not cleaning the infants hands either.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022.
This standard was found to out of compliance when reviewing video footage. It was found that the operation's caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they left a toddler in a high chair for 2 and a half hours during the morning.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This Standard was found to be out of compliance while reviewing video footage. Video shows that a child was left sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While reviewing video footage it was found that caregivers were not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after use.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022.
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance while reviewing video footage. The operation did not follow their activity plan when they had children watching television for 2.5 hours and had a toddler restricted in a high chair for 2.5 hours.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022.
While reviewing video footage it was found that the operation kept their television on for 2 and a half hours in the morning with children.
Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022.
An electrical outlet did not have a cover and a cover was found and put in during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three infant feeding instructions were not up to date.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four staff records were reviewed and all four need required training related to health and safety.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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