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Home › TX › Mexia › Cool Cats Learning Academy
1818 W HIGHWAY 84, Mexia TX 76667-4559 · License #1720184 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had 13 children in their group when they were responsible for two classes combined and had 20 children in their group.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a three-year-old infant/toddler room where the youngest child was sixteen months old. This was corrected when the three-year-old was sent to the pre-k room. The next oldest child in the infant/toddler room was 25 months old.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that two children were able to leave their classroom unsupervised while their caregiver was distracted.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
The operation did not have a menu for May posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a menu was created and posted.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
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Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
746.3503(b) · Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
A caregiver changed a child's diaper on the floor where children were playing.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child had their diaper changed and did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and washed the child's hands.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved them to a higher shelf out of reach.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit at the new building was missing a thermometer and a guide to first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(11) · Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
The operation did not have their permit renewal posted.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.301(2) · Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed the room that the infants were in to a room that was not previously licensed for infants and stopped using their second infant room without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when the director informed CCR that the infants were now in the old toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3905(a) · Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
The operation has a chicken coop on the playground, and the children are able to touch the chickens through the gate of the coop which is made of a steel wire fence with holes large enough to allow contact.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2206(1) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The toddlers did not have two outdoor opportunities scheduled and the pre-k class did not have 90 minutes of physical activities scheduled.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was a slide structure on the playground that did not have any loose-fill.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing a guide to first aid, antiseptic solution or wipes, and gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One caregiver was missing training in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2431 · Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant reports were not being completed.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two outlets in the toddler room were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
All slides that are five feet or smaller must have a minimum of six inches of loose-fill in the use zones. The use zones for these slides must extend six feet out from the exit, six feet from the access point where children climb up, and six feet to each side. Having loose-fill in these areas will help prevent injuries, as it provides a shock-aborbing surface in case of a fall.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated they had ten children in care when they had nine children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill in March. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit within three minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
This operation did not have a current list of employees posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2206(2)(B) · Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
One of the pre-k classes only had 60 minutes of physical activity on the schedule and some of the toddler classes only had 45 minutes of physical activity scheduled.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant who was still on formula did not have updated feeding instructions. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed and dated the feeding instructions to indicate that they had not changed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed the center did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of eight caregivers' files reviewed, one did not have training in the following required topics: abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, food allergies, and handling hazardous materials. This was corrected during the inspection as the caregiver is currently on leave.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained
Out of eight children's records reviewed, one child was missing an admission date, one was missing an an updated immunization record, and one was missing a physician's health statement.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants who were not on table food yet had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.501(a)(18)(F) · Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The parent handbook did not have the criteria for extreme weather that will prohibit children from going outside to play.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An electrical outlet in one of the infant rooms did not have a childproof cover. This was corrected during inspection when the director put a childproof cover on the outlet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2431(5) · Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet where children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved the bottle to a drawer out of the reach of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3503(b) · Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
The children in the Toddler classroom were observed being changed on the floor where the children were observed playing. This was corrected when the caregiver sanitized the area and moved the diaper changing area.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver in care did not have current CPR/First Aid certification on file. The certification expired in May 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2411(2)(B) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection a 7 month old was observed sleeping on a sheet that was loose and could cause an entanglement. THis was corrected the caregivers pulling the sheet snugly.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(d) · Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three caregivers observed with infants under 17 months old did not have proof of the required orientation and annual infant trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During the inspection a 3 month old was observed in a swing sleep in a swing swaddled with a blanket. This was corrected by the blanket and the infant being removed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During the inspection infants bottles were observed not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver responsible for children during the inspection did not have documented proof of pre-service training or pre-service exemption.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During the inspection two caregivers CPR certificates were evaluated and found to be taken online only.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4751(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
During the inspection observed children in care enter the playground without the Designee conducting a daily safety check first. The daily grounds checklist was documented 2 out of 5 days. This was corrected during the inspection by the Designee checking the playground for hazards and documenting the check.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented fire drill was completed in October 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by the operation completing a fire drill and exiting within the required time frame.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
During the inspection the personnel files were not available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1609 · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During the inspection one caregiver was on the playground in the care of eighteen ages 20 months to 3 years old. This was corrected by a second caregiver returning to the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(a) · Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
During the inspection a recall rock n play was observed in the infant classroom. This was corrected during the inspection by the recall item being removed from the classroom and placed in the office
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.