Kids Academy Learning Center
Kids Academy Learning Center is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, TX, licensed for up to 88 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 32 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 32). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #134 of 154 centers in Brazoria County and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.
Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that older infants and toddlers are sitting in high chairs for more than 15 minutes outside of meal and activity times.
After reviewing the incident report, for this incident, it lacks the required details. The missing details are: date/time of attempted contacts, name of person attempting the contacts, and the name of the caregiver in charge at the time.
Based on a review of the video of the incident and my observation during the investigation inspection the operation does not have easily accessible toys for the children without adult intervention.
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out.
A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building.
The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen.
The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time.
Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children.
Conditions on a caregiver's presents were not being followed during my arrival for the inspection. Note: The director went in the room with the caregiver to ensure conditions are being met.
The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation and a follow up inspection on 5/6/25 a caregiver was observed coming out of their classroom. Another caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising two classrooms. On 5/15/25, during another follow up inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. This was cited on the 5/15 inspection report.
Based on the preponderance of information provided there is sufficient information to support that children are being patted on the bottom as a form of punishment.
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection.
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based.
One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file.
The operational policies are missing the following: Instructions on how to access the minimum standards online, the abuse hot line, and the HHSC website. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect details. Policy on whether or not the staff are required to be vaccinated. Whether or not the operation will keep an unassigned EPI pen.
Two staff members have online CPR certificates.
Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom.
One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information.
All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation.
The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week.
The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours.
All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation.
The nap room did not have adequate lighting and was too dark to even see the children. Note: The restroom light was turned on and gave a little bit more light. The importance of adequate lighting was explained.
The fence along the back side of the play area is not secured at the bottom and the fence can flex far enough to allow a child to climb under it. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Fire drills have not been practiced yet.
The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping.
The floor in the pink room is chipping in different places. The wall in the blue room is cracked and the paint is starting to peel. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
Two areas of the fence had gaps in the base of the fence on the playground. The gaps are large enough for a small child to push the fence and get out. Note: Pictures were taken file.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kids Academy Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kids Academy Learning Center’s hours?
5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kids Academy Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Kids Academy Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids Academy Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes West Columbia, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Kids Academy Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 7, 2026: “Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kids Academy Learning Center compare with other daycares in Brazoria County?
It is tied for #134 of 154 centers in Brazoria County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kids Academy Learning Center last inspected?
May 12, 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 1763113 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.