Kids Academy Learning Center
A licensed child care center in West Columbia, Texas 77486
1416 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia, Texas 77486. (979) 345-2457.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 24 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Brazoria County: 4
- 8 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 20 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
24 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 206 child care providers in Brazoria County had 4.
20 inspections on record. The latest, on Nov 4, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Required Immunizations, at the inspection on Oct 1, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes, at the report to the state on Apr 7, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device, at the report to the state on Apr 7, 2026
5 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
24 deficiencies in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Oct 1, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Required Immunizations
“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.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages
“One caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were supervising.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The wall in the front room, used for preschool, has paint chipping on the walls.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“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.”
May 12, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
“Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.”
Apr 9, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.”
Apr 7, 2026: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“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.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“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.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
“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.”
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Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“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.”
Sep 30, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building.”
May 15, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children.”
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen.”
May 6, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“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.”
Apr 29, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl.”
Apr 25, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“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.”
Mar 25, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“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.”
Nov 8, 2024: assessment2 deficiencies
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection.”
Oct 16, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“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.”
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two staff members have online CPR certificates.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child’s file does not have an immunization record in the file.”
Apr 25, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom.”
12 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 6, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
“The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours.”
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Director present-Minimum 75%
“The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week.”
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Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation.”
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Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation.”
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Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information.”
Jul 7, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“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.”
Jun 7, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Installation of Smoke Detectors
“The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“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.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills have not been practiced yet.”
Mar 2, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“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.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”
All 24 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 15, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Assessment | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Oct 9, 2023.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 88 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 206 child care providers in Brazoria County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 24.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Discovery Days Learning Center | 0 |
| A Better Class Learning Academy | 12 |
| Kids Academy Learning Center This child care provider | 24 |
| Klassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy | 5 |
| Kingdom Class Academy | 7 |
| Chapelwood Weekday Ministries | 6 |
| Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr | 4 |
| Sharon Lee Gray | 0 |
| Phuong Nguyen | 3 |
| Kids Campus Child Care | 3 |
| Children’s Choice Learning Center | 10 |
| Lifeguard Christian Home Childcare | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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