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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
501 Kirby Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486 · Brazoria County · 4 licensed daycares in 77486
Capacity rank 4 of 4 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Kids Academy Learning Center0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- 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
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
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
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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