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Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC

A licensed child care center in Shiner, Texas 77984

217 East First St, Shiner, Texas 77984. (830) 857-6973.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 33 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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?

33 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 15 child care providers in Lavaca County had 9.

16 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 9, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Aug 25, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Apr 14, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Apr 14, 2026

3 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

33 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

33 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Aug 25, 2026: inspection10 deficiencies
  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “A current fire inspection was not available for review.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 3, 2026.

  • Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    “One caregiver was observed utilizing her cell phone several times throughout the inspection, including while children were eating and when the children were outside for physical activities.”

    Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 9, 2026.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

    “Two staff members did not have first aid/CPR certifications available for review. One staff member, hired February 3, 2026, should have had the certification no later than May 4th, 2026. The second staff member did not have an updated certification available for review.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 3, 2026.

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    “In the infant room, several of the cribs were observed to have very loose-fitting sheets.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 9, 2026.

  • Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

    “One of the toilets in the girl’s bathroom was observed to have feces on the toilet seat. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the toilet was cleaned.”

    Rule 746.3407(11). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2026.

  • Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

    “After diapering and santizing, I did not observe a caregiver wash their hands.”

    Rule 746.3415(7). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2026.

  • Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    “A television in a napping space was observed to be seated on a shelf, not mounted.”

    Rule 746.3701(10). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 3, 2026.

  • Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “One of the six children’s files did not include a immunization record or immunization exemption form.”

    Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 3, 2026.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “One caregiver did not have current training available for review in the following topics: medication administration and hazardous materials.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 3, 2026.

  • Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    “The director did not have current traininig available in the following topics: hazarous materials, food allergies, and medication administration.”

    Rule 746.1311(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2026.

Apr 14, 2026: inspection10 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    “When asking a caregiver how many children were present the caregiver responded 6. There were 4 children in the group. On a second occasion, a separate caregiver was asked how many children were present and the caregiver responded 6 and their were 7 children present.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “A caregiver was observed leaving a classroom of children unattended to turn the light off.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

    “Two 4 month old infants were observed sleeping on the floor on boppy pillows.”

    Rule 746.2424. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • Director’s Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

    “When arriving at the facility the caregivers did not know who was in charge while the director/owner was not present.”

    Rule 746.1013(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    “An infant was observed not strapped in while eating food.”

    Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner

    “An infant was observed laying down on a mat almost sleeping drinking a bottle.”

    Rule 746.2419(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    “A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant.”

    Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

    “A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing pad after changing and infant.”

    Rule 746.3505(e). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

  • First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    “The triple antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit was expired.The medication expired on 03/2026.”

    Rule 746.4003(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2026.

Oct 14, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
  • AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    “A 9 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket.”

    Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 14, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2025.

  • CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    “One out four caregivers did not have CPR training that was completed in person.”

    Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2025.

  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

    “An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle.”

    Rule 746.2419(7). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 14, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2025.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “The fence where children play outside had large gaps at the bottom where children could escape. One portion of the fence was disconnected where children could push out.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 24, 2025.

Apr 8, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

    “The operation did not have an additional person in the building during naptime.”

    Rule 746.1613(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 14, 2025.

  • Notification of Change in Space

    “The operation did not notify childcare regulation when infants were moved into a space that was not licensed for infants.”

    Rule 746.301(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 14, 2025.

Feb 11, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    “Five infants were observed sitting in bucket seats not strapped in.”

    Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 11, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 19, 2025.

Feb 10, 2025: report to the state3 deficiencies
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that school age children enter the operation alone and unsupervised after being dropped off by the school bus.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2025.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that children under the age of 2 were engaged in screen time.”

    Rule 746.2207(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 19, 2025.

  • Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

    “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the operation did not post the activity plans.”

    Rule 746.401(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 19, 2025.

Sep 10, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    “One out of six personnel records evaluated lacked first aid training.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2024.

  • Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    “One personnel file evaluated lacked an employee affidavit.”

    Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2024.

Mar 26, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Age-appropriate

    “The operation did not have tables and chairs in 4 rooms that require the furnishings .”

    Rule 746.2605(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 29, 2024.

All 20 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 25, 2026Inspection10 deficiencies cited
Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 14, 2026Inspection10 deficiencies cited
Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 14, 2025Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Aug 1, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 16, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Apr 8, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 10, 2025Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jan 11, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Oct 3, 2024.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 54 children.
Source:

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.
  • 4 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

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?

  • Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 15 child care providers in Lavaca County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 9; this one had 33.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 15 in Lavaca County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Ms. Roo’s Little Critters, LLC26
Cindy’s Daycare3
Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC This child care provider33
Tracy Diane Kurtz1
Judy AnderleNot given
Little Sprouts Preschool1
Kids Academy19
Toddlin’ Time9
Happy Hearts Learning Center24
Maria Guadalupe MartinezNot given
Hallettsville Isd Child Care Center3
Solid Rock Christian Center for Learning Inc.15

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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Source:

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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