Judy Anderle
Shiner, TX 77984 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kountry Kidz Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Kountry Kidz Learning Academy
Kountry Kidz Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Shiner, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 3, 2024, for up to 54 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kountry Kidz Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lavaca County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Kountry Kidz Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1791912
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 20 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Safe sleep 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One caregiver did not have current training available for review in the following topics: medication administration and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have current traininig available in the following topics: hazarous materials, food allergies, and medication administration.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“One caregiver was observed utilizing her cell phone several times throughout the inspection, including while children were eating and when the children were outside for physical activities.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A television in a napping space was observed to be seated on a shelf, not mounted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A current fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of the six children's files did not include a immunization record or immunization exemption form.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Two staff members did not have first aid/CPR certifications available for review. One staff member, hired February 3, 2026, should have had the certification no later than May 4th, 2026. The second staff member did not have an updated certification available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“In the infant room, several of the cribs were observed to have very loose-fitting sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“One of the toilets in the girl's bathroom was observed to have feces on the toilet seat. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the toilet was cleaned.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“After diapering and santizing, I did not observe a caregiver wash their hands.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
“When arriving at the facility the caregivers did not know who was in charge while the director/owner was not present.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
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 caregiver was observed leaving a classroom of children unattended to turn the light off.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“When asking a caregiver how many children were present the caregiver responded 6. There were 4 children in the group. On a second occasion, a separate caregiver was asked how many children were present and the caregiver responded 6 and their were 7 children present.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing pad after changing and infant.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed not strapped in while eating food.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
“An infant was observed laying down on a mat almost sleeping drinking a bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“Two 4 month old infants were observed sleeping on the floor on boppy pillows.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The triple antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit was expired.The medication expired on 03/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 9 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One out four caregivers did not have CPR training that was completed in person.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The fence where children play outside had large gaps at the bottom where children could escape. One portion of the fence was disconnected where children could push out.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
Apr 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation did not notify childcare regulation when infants were moved into a space that was not licensed for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“The operation did not have an additional person in the building during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Five infants were observed sitting in bucket seats not strapped in.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that children under the age of 2 were engaged in screen time.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
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
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that school age children enter the operation alone and unsupervised after being dropped off by the school bus.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the operation did not post the activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One out of six personnel records evaluated lacked first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One personnel file evaluated lacked an employee affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2605(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Age-appropriate
“The operation did not have tables and chairs in 4 rooms that require the furnishings .”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kountry Kidz Learning Academy
Is Kountry Kidz Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 3, 2024.
When was Kountry Kidz Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kountry Kidz Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 8 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Kountry Kidz Learning Academy care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kountry Kidz Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kountry Kidz Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kountry Kidz Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 857-6973 to ask.
What is Kountry Kidz Learning Academy's phone number?
(830) 857-6973.
Where is Kountry Kidz Learning Academy?
217 East First St, Shiner, TX 77984.