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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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1416 S Columbia Dr
West Columbia, TX 77486 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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