1st Choice Learning Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
22 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
January 22, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- 1st Choice Learning Academy
- License number
- 1785985
- Location
- 2301 E BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83 STE C, Donna, TX 78537
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 55.8/100
- Inspection record
- 22 inspections, last inspected January 22, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
18
Total Violations
Jan 22, 2026
Last Inspection
80
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (18)
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30
An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An up to date Chilidren's Product Certification was not available for review. Last product certification was conducted on 9/25/2024. **Please note during inspection, director completed a new Children's Product Certification.***
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-30
Two caregivers worked at the operation without a background check. It was confirmed during this inspection that one of the caregivers worked 5 days and the other caregiver worked 9 days at the operation without a background check clearance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-30
A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02
A child younger than 12 months old was observed covered with a blanket up to their neck while in the crib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that a caregiver did not obtained permission from the director nor the parent to video tape a child and upload the video in a Facebook post.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
An up to date fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/12/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Annual health inspection is up to date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Annual health inspection is up to date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Three children less than 2 years old were observed watching televison.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1st Choice Learning Academy's safety grade?
1st Choice Learning Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 55.8 out of 100.
How many violations does 1st Choice Learning Academy have?
1st Choice Learning Academy has 18 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.
When was 1st Choice Learning Academy last inspected?
1st Choice Learning Academy was last inspected on January 22, 2026.