Texas records · HIDALGO County · PHARR
Kids First Learning Academy
Licensed Center in PHARR, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 25, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 225 W PARK AVE, PHARR, TX 78577 4742
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 25, 2022
- Operation number
- 1727895
- Licensed capacity
- 36 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 | 11 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 2 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,413 |
| Citations recorded | 20 |
| Record covers | November 4, 2021 – January 28, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 10 |
| Medium Low | 4 |
Visits and findings, newest first
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined 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 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the infant room there a labeled diaper rash cream in another childs bin. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver removed the diaper rash cream from the bin and disposed of it in the garbage bin.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was a caregiver at the center that had a deactivated background check. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
Correction verified by the state on March 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the kitchen counter top there were cleaning supplies were food is prepped. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver stored the cleaning supplies away from the area where food is prepped.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two of the four employee records are missing annual trainings: Hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medical administrations, building safety, communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, 1 hour abuse/neglect,
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the outdoor playground area there was a broken toy accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the toy from the playground area and disposed of it in the large garbage bin outside of the operation.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Employees list was posted but had not been updated to have the new employees on the list. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the list was updated and posted on the wall.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
The outdoor area was inspected and was not kept in a sanitary manner. Leaves were all over the play area on top of toys making the toys to be unsanitary for the children to use. There were spider webs in the play structure.
Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Child was observed on incorrect mat that was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the child to the mat labeled with the child's name.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Student records were reviewed during inspection the following documents were missing: 2 out of 4 student records were missing a statement of the child s health from a health-care professional. 1 out of 4 student records was missing Immunization record.
Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2022.
While reviewing staff records the following was missing: 4 out of the 4 staff records were missing the employment date. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote down the date of employment. 1 out of the 4 staff records had an expired driver's license. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director made a copy of the new driver's license and put it in the staff's file. 2 out of 4 staff files needed to fill out the orientation section on form 2947. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director filled out the section.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
Correction verified by the state on March 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, 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 March 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation did not have the most recent licensing form posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director printed the form 2936 and posted it on the parent notification wall at the entrance of the operation.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Back ground check was missing from 4 out of 4 staff files. NOTE: Director printed out the background checks for 4 out of the 4 missing employee background forms.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Garbage bins in two restrooms did not have a lid on them making garbage accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bins from the restrooms.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
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