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A Better Class Learning Academy

501 KIRBY DR, West Columbia TX 77486-4041 ·  License #1596300 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 27 children Ages 12 mo – 13 yr Last inspected Jan 22, 2026
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Director
Jenna Navarro
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501 KIRBY DR, West Columbia TX 77486-4041 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:30 AM-04:30 PM
Tue07:30 AM-04:30 PM
Wed07:30 AM-04:30 PM
Thu07:30 AM-04:30 PM
Fri07:30 AM-04:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Snacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time Care

Ages served

ToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 27 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

12

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

3

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

0

Published by Texas HHSC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

5

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.4
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
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 Survey data from January 17, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026 as required.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2026

Dec 19, 2025 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean
Nov 20, 2024 — Inspection

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations
  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Personnel records were not complete for the director and the caregiver. The personal history statement, affidavit, proof of pre-service, proof of orientation, and copies of ID were missing from the files. Note: The documents were observed at the last inspection for record keeping but have been misplaced.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

Jan 19, 2024 — Assessment

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

Nov 28, 2023 — Inspection

6 violations cited · view state record

6 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4805(d) · Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap

    The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    The director has not completed the training in this section.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Medium

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

    Monthly check lists have not been completed.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Medium

    746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

    Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.4805(a) · Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

    The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • High

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

    The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

Dec 6, 2022 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean
Dec 8, 2021 — Inspection

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations
  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

  • Medium High

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

    There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

  • High

    746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in the restroom. Note: The director removed the cleaning supplies from the restrooom and out of reach of children.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1.The Jan 22, 2026 inspection noted: “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data from January 17, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who l…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2.The Nov 20, 2024 inspection noted: “The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3.The Jan 19, 2024 inspection noted: “The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.” — what has changed since then?
Data sourced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records