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A Better Class Learning Academy

501 Kirby Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486 · Brazoria County
Conditions on permit

A Better Class Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, TX, licensed for up to 27 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 5 times. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #145 of 154 centers in Brazoria County and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #145 of 154 centers in Brazoria County
2High risk
3Medium High risk
9Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 5 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 19, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 22, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundDec 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 19, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork3
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowJan 22, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
MediumNov 20, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024
MediumNov 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
MediumNov 20, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
MediumNov 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
Medium LowJan 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2024
MediumNov 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Monthly check lists have not been completed.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
MediumNov 28, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director has not completed the training in this section.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
HighNov 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023
Medium HighNov 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap §746.4805(d)
The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
Medium HighNov 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides §746.4805(a)
The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
MediumNov 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
MediumDec 8, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2022
MediumDec 8, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
HighDec 8, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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 during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity27 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-04:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 11, 2016
DirectorJenna Navarro
Phone9792992007
State operation #1596300

Common questions

Does A Better Class Learning Academy take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are A Better Class Learning Academy’s hours?

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does A Better Class Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has A Better Class Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 28, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does A Better Class Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Brazoria County?

It is tied for #145 of 154 centers in Brazoria County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was A Better Class Learning Academy last inspected?

Dec 19, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1596300 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.