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Kids First Learning Academy

225 W PARK AVE, Pharr TX 78577-4742 · License #1727895 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 36 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 28, 2026
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Director
Joyce Anzaldua
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Address
225 W PARK AVE, Pharr TX 78577-4742 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 36 children
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
3
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 28, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.

    Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Jan 22, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3317(10) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food

    In the kitchen counter top there were cleaning supplies were food is prepped. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver stored the cleaning supplies away from the area where food is prepped.

    Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    There was a caregiver at the center that had a deactivated background check. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.

    Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

  • Medium

    746.3501(5) · Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

    In the infant room there a labeled diaper rash cream in another childs bin. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver removed the diaper rash cream from the bin and disposed of it in the garbage bin.

    Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.

    Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

Mar 21, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.901(1) · Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

    One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Two of the four employee records are missing annual trainings: Hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medical administrations, building safety, communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, 1 hour abuse/neglect,

    Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

Apr 11, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    In the outdoor playground area there was a broken toy accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the toy from the playground area and disposed of it in the large garbage bin outside of the operation.

    Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

Mar 27, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.

    Corrected by Apr 10, 2023

Oct 20, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4751(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

    The outdoor area was inspected and was not kept in a sanitary manner. Leaves were all over the play area on top of toys making the toys to be unsanitary for the children to use. There were spider webs in the play structure.

    Corrected by Nov 3, 2022

  • Medium Low

    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

    Employees list was posted but had not been updated to have the new employees on the list. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the list was updated and posted on the wall.

    Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

Sep 19, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 30, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    Child was observed on incorrect mat that was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the child to the mat labeled with the child's name.

    Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    While reviewing staff records the following was missing: 4 out of the 4 staff records were missing the employment date. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote down the date of employment. 1 out of the 4 staff records had an expired driver's license. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director made a copy of the new driver's license and put it in the staff's file. 2 out of 4 staff files needed to fill out the orientation section on form 2947. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director filled out the section.

    Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    Student records were reviewed during inspection the following documents were missing: 2 out of 4 student records were missing a statement of the child s health from a health-care professional. 1 out of 4 student records was missing Immunization record.

    Corrected by Apr 13, 2022

  • Medium

    746.401(5) · Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

    Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.

    Corrected by Apr 6, 2022

Mar 1, 2022 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

    Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

Jan 26, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.401(2) · Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    Operation did not have the most recent licensing form posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director printed the form 2936 and posted it on the parent notification wall at the entrance of the operation.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2022

  • Medium

    746.201(6) · Background Checks Kept Confidential

    Back ground check was missing from 4 out of 4 staff files. NOTE: Director printed out the background checks for 4 out of the 4 missing employee background forms.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2022

Dec 20, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    Garbage bins in two restrooms did not have a lid on them making garbage accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bins from the restrooms.

    Corrected by Dec 20, 2021

Nov 4, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 28, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 25, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

Oct 5, 2021 — Inspection
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5202(1) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Lock Down Procedure -Indications of how children under the age of 24months and children with limited mobility will be evacuated / relocated -How children will be accounted for -What document ion will be taken during evacuation / relocation -How will staff continue the care of children

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1303(1) · Orientation-Minimum Standards

    Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2021

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Four personnel files were reviewed. Files need to be updated to reflect new ownership. One file is missing hired date statement regarding center/personnel and orientation. A second file is missing hired date and center policies statement. A third file is missing hired date, high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.

    Corrected by Oct 19, 2021

  • Medium

    746.2206(1) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

    Infant daily schedule is missing morning and afternoon outdoor play and tummy time. Toddler's daily schedule is missing 30 minutes of physical and outdoor activity. PreK daily schedule is missing 30 min of physical activity.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2021

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.

    Corrected by Oct 22, 2021

  • High

    746.2411(2)(A) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

    Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.

    Corrected by Oct 10, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    Three out of the six bucket seats in the infant room are missing safety straps. One of the seats without straps was used by a child during lunch.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3701(9) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2021

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    Operation Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: -Inspect repellent and sunscreen policy -Parent participation policy -policy regarding vision and hearing screening -safe sleep policy -physical and outdoor activity policy

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 28, 2026 inspection noted: “The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 22, 2026 inspection noted: “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employ…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 25, 2025 inspection noted: “In the kitchen counter top there were cleaning supplies were food is prepped. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver stored the c…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error