Kidz First Learning Academy
Licensed Center in Athens, Texas. License #1649832, issued December 5, 2017.
- Address
- 1600 Rocky Ridge Rd, Athens, TX 75751
- Phone
- (903) 292-5132
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips, Night Care.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 4-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since September 29, 2026. From the state's provider report of September 29, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 6,041 standards at Kidz First Learning Academy between November 12, 2021 and October 29, 2026 and recorded 54 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 481 | 2 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 435 | 3 |
| Personnel | 7 | 1,014 | 6 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 270 | 1 |
| Activities | 4 | 140 | 2 |
| Infants | 6 | 531 | 5 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 88 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 5 | 93 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 6 | 120 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 5 | 224 | 0 |
| Health practices | 6 | 675 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 298 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 4 | 299 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 4 | 384 | 0 |
| Pools | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 270 | 0 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 0 |
The table adds up to 5,943 of those standards. The remaining 98, including 34 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 40 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 29, 2026, and 54 citations.
2 of those visits began with Kidz First Learning Academy reporting something to the state itself rather than HHSC finding it. We publish that because it is part of the record and the state records it separately, not because it is good or bad: a program with none may have had nothing to report. 3,674 of the 12,933 programs listed here have at least one.
- 14High
- 24Medium High
- 15Medium
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 54. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High February 17, 2026 Correction verified March 9, 2026
746.613(a): Required Immunizations
While reviewing immunization records, 1 child did not have an immunization record in their file.
- Medium February 17, 2026 Correction verified March 9, 2026
746.501(a)(1): Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operation was not able to provide the operational policies for review.
- Medium High February 17, 2026 Corrected at inspection
746.3317(6): Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
While serving morning snack, it was observed that the food was being placed directly on the table and not on a plate, napkin, or other sanitary manner. This was corrected when the caregivers gave each child a napkin to place their food on.
- Medium High February 17, 2026 Correction verified March 9, 2026
746.1315(b): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director did not have current CPR training.
- Medium High November 18, 2025 Correction verified January 6, 2026
746.5613: One Seat Belt Per Person
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is evidence to support that multiple children are being buckled in the same seatbelt.
- Medium High November 18, 2025 Correction verified January 6, 2026
746.5607(d): Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is evidence to support that young children are being placed in the front seat during transportation to the operation.
- Low September 23, 2025 Correction verified October 20, 2025
746.611(a)(1): Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
While reviewing files, 9 children files did not have a health statement.
- Medium High March 25, 2025 Correction verified April 9, 2025
746.1315(a): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
While reviewing personnel files, 2 caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
- Medium March 25, 2025 Correction verified April 9, 2025
746.401(1): Posting Requirements - License
The operation did not have the licenses posted.
- High March 25, 2025 Correction verified April 9, 2025
746.1205(a)(4): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
While doing a walk through of the operation, a caregiver walked off the playground to go potty leaving a group of children unsupervised. This was corrected when the director stepped outside with the children.
- Medium High March 25, 2025 Correction verified April 7, 2025
746.613(b): Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
While reviewing children's files for the HASA, 2 children did not have updated immunizations.
- Medium High March 25, 2025 Correction verified April 9, 2025
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
While doing a walk through, one caregiver was supervising 14 children aged 12 months-2 on the playground. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the caregiver on the playground.
- Medium High July 18, 2024 Correction verified August 23, 2024
746.1301(a)(6)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
While reviewing the director's file, there were only 17 of the required 30 hours availbale for review.
- Medium High September 7, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.2409(a)(1): Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
A crib sheet was observed to be loose fitting and bundled up when an infant was sleeping. This was discussed with the caregivers and corrected at inspection.
- Medium August 16, 2023 Correction verified September 7, 2023
746.2207(c)(4): Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During inspection it was observed that the children were eating their breakfast upon arrival and watching television.
- High August 16, 2023 Correction verified September 7, 2023
746.3407(12): Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During inspection there was a container of lysol wipes and hand sanitizer on the shelf within the reach of the children.
- Medium High August 16, 2023 Correction verified September 7, 2023
746.4901(a): Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A piece of equipment that bounces did not have the proper depth of loose fill around and under it as required.
- Medium August 16, 2023 Correction verified September 7, 2023
746.2203(a): Written Activity Plans
There were no activity plans posted in the classrooms.
- Medium High August 16, 2023 Correction verified September 1, 2023
746.1315(a): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The HASA was conducted and one caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid certification.
- High August 16, 2023 Correction verified September 7, 2023
746.1205(a)(4): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During inspection a caregiver walked out of the breakfast area leaving 4 children alone to switch places with a caregiver outside.
- Medium August 16, 2023 Correction verified September 7, 2023
746.4751(b): Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The HASA was conducted and the grounds checklist has not been conducted in the last 3 months.
- Medium High February 16, 2023 Correction verified February 23, 2023
746.2407: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed unbuckled in the highchair table.
- High February 16, 2023 Correction verified February 23, 2023
746.2417(2)(B): Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed in a restrictive device for 50 minutes.
- Medium February 6, 2023 Correction verified February 13, 2023
746.2421(a): Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During POA inspection, the infant feeding sheets were not updated. One bottle fed infant did not have an infant feeding sheet.
- Medium High February 6, 2023 Correction verified February 16, 2023
746.305(a)(1): Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
The operation was closed 1/31/23 - 2/3/23 due to weather and did not notify CCR.
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