Young Achievers Learning Academy
Young Achievers Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Copperas Cove, TX, licensed for up to 44 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (4 of 21). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.
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A caregiver with a conditional background check was observed alone with a group of children.
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver replaced the diaper changing mat.
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver did not use good judgement by following a parent to their car and using profanity during the hours of operation while children were in care.
The playground area had one exit. The area is required to have two exits.
One of the infant rooms is not well ventilated.
The children's product safety form was not updated. This was corrected at the inspection when the director filled out an updated form and posted it.
An infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib around their neck.
The operation started providing transportation from school prior to notifying CCR.
During the investigation inspection there was no caregiver in the infant room.
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at the inspection when the infant was placed in the crib.
An infant was observed receiving a diaper change without washing their hands after. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
The crib did not contain a firm flat mattress. This was corrected at the inspection when the director put a mattress and firm fitted sheet into the crib.
A caregiver with a pending background check was observed in a room with children.
During the inspection there was a person present with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in. The person was being counted into ratio.
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
During the inspection, there was no caregiver present in the infant room.
During the monitoring inspection, 2 infants were observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
During the inspection 1 of personnel records reviewed did not contain the 24 hours of annual training required.
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed texting on their cell phone during the children's outdoor play time.
During the inspection a sharp metal board was observed sticking out from the side of the building on the playground area. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed duct tape around the sharp areas.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
About this center
Common questions
Does Young Achievers Learning Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Young Achievers Learning Academy’s hours?
6 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Young Achievers Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Young Achievers Learning Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Young Achievers Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Central Texas area, which includes Copperas Cove, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.80 a day for toddlers and $29.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Young Achievers Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 21, 2025: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Young Achievers Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Copperas Cove?
It is #12 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Young Achievers Learning Academy last inspected?
Sep 22, 2026. No violations were found 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 1759213 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.