First Place Learning Academy
First Place Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Copperas Cove, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #17 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Several of the children nap mats were observed with tares in them. This was corrected at the inspection when the old nap mats were thrown away and replaced with new nap mats.
The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
A garbage can with a missing lid was observed in one of the classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the classroom.
The diaper changing mat in one of the classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat.
One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.
The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August. This was corrected at the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and lasted for one minute.
Out of ten children's records reviewed, the following was observed: Seven records were missing complete annual trainings; and, Three records were missing proof of child care orientation.
Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.
The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.
During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.
It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.
About this center
Common questions
Does First Place Learning Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are First Place Learning Academy’s hours?
5:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does First Place Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has First Place Learning Academy had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 12 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does First Place Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Copperas Cove?
It is tied for #17 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was First Place Learning Academy last inspected?
Aug 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1104786 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.