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Licensed center · Pharr, TX

Kids First Learning Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
  • Capacity 36
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Drop-in care

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225 W Park Ave
Pharr, TX 78577 Map and directions
Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
36 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
Not mapped

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 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 36 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care

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225 W Park Ave, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County · 57 licensed daycares in 78577

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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
1727895
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
April 2022
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent Jan 28, 2026. 13 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

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

      Corrected Feb 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 22, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      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 · Technical assistance given

  • Feb 25, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

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

      Corrected Mar 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3317(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food

      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, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      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 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3501(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

      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, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.901(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

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

      Corrected Mar 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      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 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 11, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.4751(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      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, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 27, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

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

      Corrected Apr 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 16, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Oct 20, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      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.

      Corrected Oct 20, 2022, at the inspection

    • 746.4751(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      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.

      Corrected Nov 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 9, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Mar 30, 2022Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.401(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

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

      Corrected Apr 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      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.

      Corrected Apr 13, 2022

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      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.

      Corrected Mar 30, 2022, at the inspection

    • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      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.

      Corrected Mar 30, 2022, at the inspection

  • Mar 1, 2022Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      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.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 26, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.201(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Background Checks Kept Confidential

      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.

      Corrected Jan 26, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      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.

      Corrected Jan 26, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 20, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      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.

      Corrected Dec 20, 2021, at the inspection

Cited standards by risk level

32 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jan 28, 2026. All 32 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High39%
  • Medium High1134%
  • Medium1444%
  • Medium Low413%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
3 of 14 shown
Corrected at the visit
9 of 32 findings, 23 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jan 28, 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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