A Better Class Learning Academy
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
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
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.
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.
The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
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.
The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
Monthly check lists have not been completed.
The director has not completed the training in this section.
The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.
The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.
The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.
Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.
One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.
There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.
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.
About this center
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
1416 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia · 0.5 mi away · 88 spotsAmong the most citedDiscovery Days Learning Center
520 S 17th St, West Columbia · 1.1 mi away · 184 spotsAbout typicalKlassy Kids Lighthouse Child Development Academy
401 W Brazos Ave, West Columbia · 1.2 mi away · 88 spotsMore citations than mostWild Peach Elementary
3311 County Road 353, Brazoria · 3.7 mi away · 92 spotsAbout typicalKids Heaven Daycare and Learning Center
701 E 2nd St, Sweeny · 6.6 mi away · 88 spotsAmong the most citedThe Discovery Barn
202 Gaines St, Brazoria · 6.7 mi away · 131 spotsAmong the most cited
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.