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Licensed center · Copperas Cove, TX

First Place Learning Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 5:30 AM today
  • Capacity 102
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care
  • Night care

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501 Turner St
Copperas Cove, TX 76522 Map and directions
Hours
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
102 children
Meals
Not on the state record
Nearby
11 other daycares 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 102 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • After-school care
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • 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
1104786
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
September 2010
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

7 inspections on record, most recent Aug 14, 2026. 5 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 28, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.

      Corrected Sep 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      The diaper changing mat in one of the classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat.

      Corrected Aug 28, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      A garbage can with a missing lid was observed in one of the classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the classroom.

      Corrected Aug 28, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.

      Corrected Sep 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.

      Corrected Sep 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 29, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Sep 13, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August. This was corrected at the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and lasted for one minute.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 11, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Sep 14, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.

      Corrected Sep 26, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      Out of ten children's records reviewed, the following was observed: Seven records were missing complete annual trainings; and, Three records were missing proof of child care orientation.

      Corrected Oct 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.

      Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 standards cited
    • 746.3501(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths

      During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.

      Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.

      Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

11 standards cited across 7 inspections, most recently Aug 14, 2026. All 11 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High0
  • Medium High873%
  • Medium327%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
3 of 7 shown
Corrected at the visit
3 of 11 findings, 8 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Aug 28, 2025, 1 clean visit since

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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