First Class Child Development Center 2
1215 Old Black Colony Rd, Buda, TX
5.0· 3 reviews
Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 171
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Kids Academy
Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Buda, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 18, 2002, for up to 171 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
- 171 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Staff | 40 hours of certified child development training |
| More | Founded 2001 |
| Licensed capacity | 171 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 171 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #811052
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 23 visits
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
“The employee files were not available since the director was off and has the key to the drawer where employee files are housed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“All children reported that a caregiver pinched them and all parents I spoke with reported talking with their children about the teacher pinching them.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Inspection1 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
“A child was left in the classroom while her classmates went outside for snack and playtime.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
Show 13 earlier visits
Jan 17, 2025Visit1 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
“A child was left in the classroom while her classmates went outside for snack and playtime.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have training in three areas. She needed training on medication administration, allergy emergencies, and emergency preparedness.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Facility failed to notify Child Care Regulations when a child was hurt while in care on 6/9/2023 and required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
- Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two caregivers were missing training on one or more of the required annual training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operational policy handbook was missing a full emergency preparedness plan. The handbook was also missing a section on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation is not fully following the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program for all meals and snacks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Academy
Is Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 18, 2002.
When was Kids Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 6 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Kids Academy care for?
171, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 312-1644 to ask.
What is Kids Academy's phone number?
(512) 312-1644.
Where is Kids Academy?
1019 Main St Ste A, Buda, TX 78610. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience, 0.1 miles away.