Hailey Elem/YMCA
12051 Sawmill Rd, The Woodlands, TX
First Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About First Kids Academy
First Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in The Woodlands, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 23, 1986, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for First Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #125652
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“One caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose. Note: hands were washed when pointed out.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Two staff's files were missing the education requirement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
Dec 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One staff present and had direct access to children did not have an active background check. Note: the staff member left during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
- Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for 15-20 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The incident report was not signed within 48 hours of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Nov 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The playground maintenance checklist list was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two caregivers did not have the required annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
- Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“One caregiver did not supervised the classroom by stepping outside the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2023
Jun 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Four out of 14 staff's files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
- Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Feb 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3425(4) - Washing Hands After Using Gloves
“One caregiver in the 2 year old classroom was changing diapers and cleaning faces and did not wash her hands in between changing gloves. Note: The caregiver washed her hands during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about First Kids Academy
Is First Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 23, 1986.
When was First Kids Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 23, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can First Kids Academy care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Kids Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 367-8199 to ask.
What is First Kids Academy's phone number?
(281) 367-8199.
Where is First Kids Academy?
11801 Grogans Mill Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The nearest other daycare we list is Valentina Samokhina, 0.2 miles away.