Texas records · BRAZORIA County · WEST COLUMBIA

Kids Academy Learning Center

Licensed Center in WEST COLUMBIA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 9, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1416 S COLUMBIA DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486 3604
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 9, 2023
Operation number: 1763113
Licensed capacity: 88 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	19
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,034
Citations recorded	36
Findings still pending	1
Record covers	March 2, 2023 – October 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	10
Medium High	18
Medium	8

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 21, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 1, 20264 citations recorded4 of 621 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

The wall in the front room, used for preschool, has paint chipping on the walls.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

One infant did not have feeding instructions filled out. Note: The feeding instructions were completed during my inspection as the infant belonged to one of the caregivers.

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

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High

One child's file was missing the immunization record. Two children's files were missing current immunization records. Note: The parent of the child missing the immunization record was able to provide a current record during my inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 12, 20261 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to ChildrenRisk level: Medium

Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.

Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 9, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.

Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 7, 20264 citations recorded4 of 13 standards cited at this visit

746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium

After reviewing the incident report, for this incident, it lacks the required details. The missing details are: date/time of attempted contacts, name of person attempting the contacts, and the name of the caregiver in charge at the time.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to ChildrenRisk level: Medium

Based on a review of the video of the incident and my observation during the investigation inspection the operation does not have easily accessible toys for the children without adult intervention.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High

Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that older infants and toddlers are sitting in high chairs for more than 15 minutes outside of meal and activity times.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 30, 20251 citation recorded1 of 619 standards cited at this visit

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

A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 15, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 6, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High

Conditions on a caregiver's presents were not being followed during my arrival for the inspection. Note: The director went in the room with the caregiver to ensure conditions are being met.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 29, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 25, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained during the investigation and a follow up inspection on 5/6/25 a caregiver was observed coming out of their classroom. Another caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising two classrooms. On 5/15/25, during another follow up inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. This was cited on the 5/15 inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 25, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

Based on the preponderance of information provided there is sufficient information to support that children are being patted on the bottom as a form of punishment.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentNovember 8, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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

An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 16, 20243 citations recorded3 of 705 standards cited at this visit

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

One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operational policies are missing the following: Instructions on how to access the minimum standards online, the abuse hot line, and the HHSC website. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect details. Policy on whether or not the staff are required to be vaccinated. Whether or not the operation will keep an unassigned EPI pen.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

Two staff members have online CPR certificates.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 25, 20241 citation recorded1 of 566 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 6, 20235 citations recorded5 of 531 standards cited at this visit

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2023.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2023.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionRisk level: Medium

All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2023.

746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 HoursRisk level: High

The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours.

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

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%Risk level: Medium High

The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week.

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

InspectionJuly 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 7, 20231 citation recorded1 of 203 standards cited at this visit

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

The nap room did not have adequate lighting and was too dark to even see the children. Note: The restroom light was turned on and gave a little bit more light. The importance of adequate lighting was explained.

Correction verified by the state on July 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 7, 20234 citations recorded4 of 474 standards cited at this visit

746.5317 - Installation of Smoke DetectorsRisk level: High

The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping.

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The floor in the pink room is chipping in different places. The wall in the blue room is cracked and the paint is starting to peel. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.

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

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The fence along the back side of the play area is not secured at the bottom and the fence can flex far enough to allow a child to climb under it. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Fire drills have not been practiced yet.

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

InspectionMarch 2, 20232 citations recorded2 of 1,265 standards cited at this visit

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

Two areas of the fence had gaps in the base of the fence on the playground. The gaps are large enough for a small child to push the fence and get out. Note: Pictures were taken file.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.