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Kids Academy Learning Center

1416 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX 774863.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2023

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About

About Kids Academy Learning Center

Kids Academy Learning Center is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 9, 2023, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 12 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Academy Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria 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.
Brazoria County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Kids Academy Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1763113
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 12 of 15 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children

      “Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

  2. Apr 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

  3. Apr 7, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

  4. Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

  5. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  7. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “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 state verified the correction on May 15, 2025

  8. Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  9. Apr 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  10. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

  3. Nov 8, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

  4. Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Two staff members have online CPR certificates.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

  5. Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024

  6. Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 6, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours

      “The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

      “All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

      “The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

  8. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “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 state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2023

  10. Jun 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drills have not been practiced yet.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors

      “The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2023

  11. Mar 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Kids Academy Learning Center

Is Kids Academy Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 9, 2023.

When was Kids Academy Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Academy Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 12 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Learning Center care for?

88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kids Academy Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kids Academy Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Academy Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 345-2457 to ask.

What is Kids Academy Learning Center's phone number?

(979) 345-2457.

Where is Kids Academy Learning Center?

1416 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486. The nearest other daycare we list is A Better Class Learning Academy, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).