Kids First Learning Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
36 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 28, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Kids First Learning Academy
- License number
- 1727895
- Location
- 225 W PARK AVE, Pharr, TX 78577
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 36 inspections, last inspected January 28, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
128
Total Violations
Jan 28, 2026
Last Inspection
36
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (128)
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-05
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: 2026-01-31
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: 2026-01-31
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: 2026-01-31
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: 2026-01-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-25
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-25
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-25
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-25
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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,
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-28
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,
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-28
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,
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-28
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,
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-10
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-10
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-10
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-03
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-06
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01
Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01
Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Lock Down Procedure -Indications of how children under the age of 24months and children with limited mobility will be evacuated / relocated -How children will be accounted for -What document ion will be taken during evacuation / relocation -How will staff continue the care of children
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-12
Infant daily schedule is missing morning and afternoon outdoor play and tummy time. Toddler's daily schedule is missing 30 minutes of physical and outdoor activity. PreK daily schedule is missing 30 min of physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Operation Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: -Inspect repellent and sunscreen policy -Parent participation policy -policy regarding vision and hearing screening -safe sleep policy -physical and outdoor activity policy
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22
Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Four personnel files were reviewed. Files need to be updated to reflect new ownership. One file is missing hired date statement regarding center/personnel and orientation. A second file is missing hired date and center policies statement. A third file is missing hired date, high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-12
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-19
Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-10
There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Three out of the six bucket seats in the infant room are missing safety straps. One of the seats without straps was used by a child during lunch.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-19
Infant daily schedule is missing morning and afternoon outdoor play and tummy time. Toddler's daily schedule is missing 30 minutes of physical and outdoor activity. PreK daily schedule is missing 30 min of physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Operation Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: -Inspect repellent and sunscreen policy -Parent participation policy -policy regarding vision and hearing screening -safe sleep policy -physical and outdoor activity policy
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Four personnel files were reviewed. Files need to be updated to reflect new ownership. One file is missing hired date statement regarding center/personnel and orientation. A second file is missing hired date and center policies statement. A third file is missing hired date, high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-12
Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-10
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Lock Down Procedure -Indications of how children under the age of 24months and children with limited mobility will be evacuated / relocated -How children will be accounted for -What document ion will be taken during evacuation / relocation -How will staff continue the care of children
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-12
There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Three out of the six bucket seats in the infant room are missing safety straps. One of the seats without straps was used by a child during lunch.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Infant daily schedule is missing morning and afternoon outdoor play and tummy time. Toddler's daily schedule is missing 30 minutes of physical and outdoor activity. PreK daily schedule is missing 30 min of physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-19
Operation Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: -Inspect repellent and sunscreen policy -Parent participation policy -policy regarding vision and hearing screening -safe sleep policy -physical and outdoor activity policy
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Four personnel files were reviewed. Files need to be updated to reflect new ownership. One file is missing hired date statement regarding center/personnel and orientation. A second file is missing hired date and center policies statement. A third file is missing hired date, high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-12
Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-10
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Lock Down Procedure -Indications of how children under the age of 24months and children with limited mobility will be evacuated / relocated -How children will be accounted for -What document ion will be taken during evacuation / relocation -How will staff continue the care of children
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-12
Three out of the six bucket seats in the infant room are missing safety straps. One of the seats without straps was used by a child during lunch.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22
Infant daily schedule is missing morning and afternoon outdoor play and tummy time. Toddler's daily schedule is missing 30 minutes of physical and outdoor activity. PreK daily schedule is missing 30 min of physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-19
Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22
Operation Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: -Inspect repellent and sunscreen policy -Parent participation policy -policy regarding vision and hearing screening -safe sleep policy -physical and outdoor activity policy
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
Four personnel files were reviewed. Files need to be updated to reflect new ownership. One file is missing hired date statement regarding center/personnel and orientation. A second file is missing hired date and center policies statement. A third file is missing hired date, high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-12
Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-10
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Lock Down Procedure -Indications of how children under the age of 24months and children with limited mobility will be evacuated / relocated -How children will be accounted for -What document ion will be taken during evacuation / relocation -How will staff continue the care of children
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-12
Three out of the six bucket seats in the infant room are missing safety straps. One of the seats without straps was used by a child during lunch.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kids First Learning Academy's safety grade?
Kids First Learning Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Kids First Learning Academy have?
Kids First Learning Academy has 128 total violations on record, including 56 critical, 72 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Kids First Learning Academy last inspected?
Kids First Learning Academy was last inspected on January 28, 2026.