Kids First Learning Academy
225 W PARK AVE, PHARR, TX 78577
License #1727895 | Expires: Apr 25, 2022
Compliance Summary
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Result | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 4 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | OTHER | Compliant | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 4 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | OTHER | Violations Found | 1 |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Annual Inspection | Compliant | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 2 |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Annual Inspection | Violations Found | 10 |
Violation Details
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
Corrected: Feb 5, 2026
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.
Corrected: Jan 31, 2026
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.
Corrected: Feb 25, 2025
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
Corrected: Mar 11, 2025
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.
Corrected: Feb 25, 2025
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.
Corrected: Feb 25, 2025
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
Corrected: Mar 28, 2024
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,
Corrected: Apr 5, 2024
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.
Corrected: Apr 11, 2023
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
Corrected: Apr 10, 2023
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.
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.
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.
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.
Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.
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.
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.
Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
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
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
There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.
Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
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