Licensed center · West Columbia, TX
Kids Academy Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 5:30 AM today
- Capacity 88
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Meals
- Meals provided
- Nearby
- 2 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 88 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1416 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486 · Brazoria County · 4 licensed daycares in 77486
Capacity rank 2 of 4 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 1 in 77486
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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
- 1763113
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2023
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
17 inspections on record, most recent May 12, 2026. 16 of 21 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
May 12, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2505(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2505(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Apr 9, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 7, 2026Self-reported incident4 standards cited
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that older infants and toddlers are sitting in high chairs for more than 15 minutes outside of meal and activity times.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
After reviewing the incident report, for this incident, it lacks the required details. The missing details are: date/time of attempted contacts, name of person attempting the contacts, and the name of the caregiver in charge at the time.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(10)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2505(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Based on a review of the video of the incident and my observation during the investigation inspection the operation does not have easily accessible toys for the children without adult intervention.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building.
Corrected Oct 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
May 15, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 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
Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
May 6, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Conditions on a caregiver's presents were not being followed during my arrival for the inspection. Note: The director went in the room with the caregiver to ensure conditions are being met.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl.
Corrected Apr 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 25, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation and a follow up inspection on 5/6/25 a caregiver was observed coming out of their classroom. Another caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising two classrooms. On 5/15/25, during another follow up inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. This was cited on the 5/15 inspection report.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 25, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the preponderance of information provided there is sufficient information to support that children are being patted on the bottom as a form of punishment.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Nov 8, 2024Assessment2 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two staff members have online CPR certificates.
Corrected Nov 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies are missing the following: Instructions on how to access the minimum standards online, the abuse hot line, and the HHSC website. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect details. Policy on whether or not the staff are required to be vaccinated. Whether or not the operation will keep an unassigned EPI pen.
Corrected Oct 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file.
Corrected Oct 25, 2024
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
32 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently May 12, 2026. All 32 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High928%
- Medium High1650%
- Medium722%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 5 of 17 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 32 findings, 32 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- May 12, 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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