ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Kids First Learning Academy

225 W PARK AVE, PHARR, TX 78577

License #1727895 | Expires: Apr 25, 2022

Day Care Center
Type
36
Capacity
18
Inspections
32
Violations

Compliance Summary

3
Critical
11
Serious
14
Moderate
4
Minor

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

Moderate Corrected

The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.

Corrected: Feb 5, 2026

Minor Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.

Corrected: Mar 11, 2025

Critical Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Minor Corrected

One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.

Corrected: Mar 28, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.

Corrected: Apr 10, 2023

Minor Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Minor Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.

Serious Corrected

Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.

Serious Corrected

Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.

Serious Corrected

Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.