First Academy

2500 MALLARD LN, Taylor, TX 76574Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

42 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 17, 2025

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
First Academy
License number
1670758
Location
2500 MALLARD LN, Taylor, TX 76574
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
42 inspections, last inspected July 17, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

88

Total Violations

Jul 17, 2025

Last Inspection

136

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (88)

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 17, 2025

The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jul 17, 2025

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5205(2)Jul 17, 2025

The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 17, 2025

The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jul 17, 2025

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5205(2)Jul 17, 2025

The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 17, 2025

The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jul 17, 2025

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jul 17, 2025

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5205(2)Jul 17, 2025

The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 17, 2025

The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5205(2)Jul 17, 2025

The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Aug 21, 2024

Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Aug 21, 2024

Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 21, 2024

The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Aug 21, 2024

The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-30

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 21, 2024

One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Aug 21, 2024

The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 21, 2024

The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Aug 21, 2024

The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Aug 21, 2024

The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Aug 21, 2024

Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-28

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 21, 2024

One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Aug 21, 2024

Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 21, 2024

One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Aug 21, 2024

Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Aug 21, 2024

The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Aug 21, 2024

The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Aug 21, 2024

Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Aug 21, 2024

Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Aug 21, 2024

The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Aug 21, 2024

Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Aug 21, 2024

The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-30

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 21, 2024

One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 21, 2024

The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 21, 2024

The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 16, 2024

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 16, 2024

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 16, 2024

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 16, 2024

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 16, 2024

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 16, 2024

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 16, 2024

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 16, 2024

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Dec 8, 2023

One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 8, 2023

One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 8, 2023

One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Dec 8, 2023

One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 8, 2023

One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Dec 8, 2023

One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 8, 2023

One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Dec 8, 2023

One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 6, 2023

It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 6, 2023

It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 6, 2023

It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 6, 2023

It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Sep 25, 2023

A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Sep 25, 2023

A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Sep 25, 2023

A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Sep 25, 2023

A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2501(5)May 8, 2023

During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)May 8, 2023

The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 8, 2023

During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2501(5)May 8, 2023

During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)May 8, 2023

The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 8, 2023

During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)May 8, 2023

The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2501(5)May 8, 2023

During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 8, 2023

During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)May 8, 2023

The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2501(5)May 8, 2023

During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 8, 2023

During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5403(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Nov 18, 2021

The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5403(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Nov 18, 2021

The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5403(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Nov 18, 2021

The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5403(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Nov 18, 2021

The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Nov 18, 2021

The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Academy's safety grade?

First 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 First Academy have?

First Academy has 88 total violations on record, including 76 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was First Academy last inspected?

First Academy was last inspected on July 17, 2025.

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