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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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1600 Rocky Ridge Rd
Athens, TX 75751 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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