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Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Place Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About First Place Learning Academy
First Place Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Copperas Cove, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 27, 2010, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Place Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Coryell County has a median price of $133 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$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for First Place Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1104786
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
- Jul 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
- Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
“During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
- Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Place Learning Academy
Is First Place Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 27, 2010.
When was First Place Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Place Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Place Learning Academy care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Place Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Place Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Place Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 542-2700 to ask.
What is First Place Learning Academy's phone number?
(254) 542-2700.
Where is First Place Learning Academy?
501 Turner St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522. The nearest other daycare we list is Alpha Time Too Daycare, 0.1 miles away.