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Kidz First Learning Academy
Licensed child care center
1600 Rocky Ridge Rd
Athens, TX 75751

TheVardellReport
Licensed child care center
1600 Rocky Ridge Rd
Athens, TX 75751
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The Essentials
Across 40 licensing visits from November 2021 to October 2026, HHSC cited 54 deficiencies at Kidz First Learning Academy; 54 have a recorded correction.
* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Deficiencies | Of which, high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 24 | 9 |
| 2023 | 10 | 14 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Chronology
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110560
4 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110559
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110558
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110557
2 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223068
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110556
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110555
5 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110554
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110553
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110552
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223067
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110551
No deficiencies
Opened on a report the operation made itself.
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223066
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110550
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223065
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110549
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223064
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110548
7 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110547
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110546
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223063
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110545
No deficiencies
Opened on a report the operation made itself.
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223062
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110544
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110543
2 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110542
4 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110541
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110540
4 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110539
3 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110538
5 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110537
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110536
1 deficiency
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110535
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223061
2 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110534
3 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223060
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110533
6 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110532
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905223059
3 deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905110531
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1301(2)(A) in September 2022, October 2022 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2407 in August 2022, February 2023 and February 2023. The agency describes it this way: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2426 in May 2022, August 2022 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 745.641 in August 2022 and August 2022. The agency describes it this way: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1203(4) in August 2022 and September 2022. The agency describes it this way: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1205(a)(4) in August 2023 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1315(a) in August 2023 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in November 2022 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2421(b) in November 2021 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a) in September 2022 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records Maintained. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(10) in September 2022 and October 2022. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What changed after 746.1301(2)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1301(2)(A): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.2407 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2407: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.2426 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device: cited in three visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 745.641 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 745.641: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.1203(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.1205(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1205(a)(4): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
What changed after 746.1315(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1315(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
What changed after 746.2421(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2421(b): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What changed after 746.603(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Children's Records Maintained: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What changed after 746.801(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.801(10): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
The Evidence
Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1649832
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110531
Visit Nov 12, 2021 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223059
Visit May 4, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110532
Visit May 6, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110533
Visit May 19, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223060
Visit Aug 9, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110534
Visit Aug 10, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223061
Visit Aug 16, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110535
Visit Aug 25, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110536
Visit Sep 1, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110537
Visit Sep 28, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110538
Visit Oct 12, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110539
Visit Nov 30, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110540
Visit Dec 12, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110541
Visit Feb 6, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110542
Visit Feb 16, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110543
Visit Feb 23, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110544
Visit Mar 9, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223062
Visit Apr 24, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110545
Visit Apr 28, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223063
Visit Jun 13, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110546
Visit Jun 15, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110547
Visit Aug 16, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110548
Visit Sep 7, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223064
Visit Jun 7, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110549
Visit Jun 11, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223065
Visit Jun 14, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110550
Visit Jun 18, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223066
Visit Jun 20, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110551
Visit Jun 24, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110552
Visit Jul 18, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223067
Visit Jul 18, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110553
Visit Jul 22, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110554
Visit Mar 25, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110555
Visit Apr 9, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110556
Visit Sep 23, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905223068
Visit Nov 18, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110557
Visit Nov 20, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110558
Visit Jan 6, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110559
Visit Feb 17, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905110560
Visit Oct 29, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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