Licensed center · Athens, TX
Kidz First Learning Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 5:30 AM today
- Capacity 115
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Night care
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- Hours
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- None within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 5:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 115 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Night care
Location and nearby daycares
1600 Rocky Ridge Rd, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County · 6 licensed daycares in 75751
Capacity rank 6 of 6 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1649832
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- December 2017
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
29 inspections on record, most recent Feb 17, 2026. 17 of 39 visits and reports cited a standard. 10 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Immunizations
While reviewing immunization records, 1 child did not have an immunization record in their file.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Feb 17, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operation was not able to provide the operational policies for review.
Corrected Feb 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director did not have current CPR training.
Corrected Mar 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 18, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.5613Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Dec 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5607(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Dec 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5613Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
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.
Corrected Oct 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 25, 2025Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Apr 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
While reviewing children's files for the HASA, 2 children did not have updated immunizations.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - License
The operation did not have the licenses posted.
Corrected Apr 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 18, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Jul 18, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Aug 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 20, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 14, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
54 standards cited across 29 inspections, most recently Feb 17, 2026. All 54 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1426%
- Medium High2444%
- Medium1528%
- Medium Low0
- Low12%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 14 of 29 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 54 findings, 51 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 17, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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