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 record11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record2
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits4,413
Citations recorded20
Record coversNovember 4, 2021 – January 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High1
Medium High5
Medium10
Medium Low4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 28, 20261 citation recorded1 of 741 standards cited at this visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
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.

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 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.

InspectionFebruary 25, 20254 citations recorded4 of 525 standards cited at this visit
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with NameRisk level: Medium
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.

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

746.3317(10) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from FoodRisk level: Medium High
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.

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

InspectionMarch 21, 20242 citations recorded2 of 735 standards cited at this visit
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentRisk level: Medium Low
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.

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

InspectionApril 11, 20231 citation recorded1 of 529 standards cited at this visit
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium
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.

InspectionMarch 27, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
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.

ReportMarch 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 20, 20222 citations recorded2 of 686 standards cited at this visit
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low
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.

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyRisk level: Medium High
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.

InspectionSeptember 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 30, 20224 citations recorded4 of 364 standards cited at this visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
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.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
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.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
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.

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerRisk level: Medium
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.

AssessmentMarch 1, 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 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.

InspectionJanuary 26, 20222 citations recorded2 of 349 standards cited at this visit
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium
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.

746.201(6) - Background Checks Kept ConfidentialRisk level: Medium
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.

InspectionDecember 20, 20211 citation recorded1 of 474 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
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.

InspectionNovember 4, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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