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Licensed center · West Columbia, TX

A Better Class Learning Academy

  • Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
  • Capacity 27
  • Drop-in care

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501 Kirby Dr
West Columbia, TX 77486 Map and directions
Hours
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Toddlers to school age
Capacity
27 children
Meals
Snacks provided
Nearby
1 other daycare within a mile

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

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
ThursdayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 27 children
  • Does not accept child care assistance
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time 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
1596300
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
April 2016
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

5 inspections on record, most recent Dec 19, 2025. 5 of 7 visits and reports cited a standard.

  • 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 Survey data from January 17, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026 as required.

      Corrected Jan 26, 2026

  • Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 20, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.

      Corrected Dec 6, 2024

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      Personnel records were not complete for the director and the caregiver. The personal history statement, affidavit, proof of pre-service, proof of orientation, and copies of ID were missing from the files. Note: The documents were observed at the last inspection for record keeping but have been misplaced.

      Corrected Nov 29, 2024

    • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.

      Corrected Dec 6, 2024

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.

      Corrected Nov 29, 2024

  • Jan 19, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.

      Corrected Jan 22, 2024

  • Nov 28, 2023Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      The director has not completed the training in this section.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023

    • 746.4751(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      Monthly check lists have not been completed.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023

    • 746.4805(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap

      The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4805(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

      The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documentation of Drills

      Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.

      Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 8, 2021Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in the restroom. Note: The director removed the cleaning supplies from the restrooom and out of reach of children.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.

      Corrected Dec 10, 2021

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

      Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.

      Corrected Dec 17, 2021

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2021, at the inspection

Cited standards by risk level

16 standards cited across 5 inspections, most recently Dec 19, 2025. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High213%
  • Medium High319%
  • Medium956%
  • Medium Low213%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
2 of 5 shown
Corrected at the visit
2 of 16 findings, 14 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jan 22, 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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