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Licensed Center · Texas

First Place Learning Academy

501 Turner St, Copperas Cove

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
102
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
After School Care,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips,Night Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Sep 27, 2010
Phone
2545422700

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

0High risk
8Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
7Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 14, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Aug 13, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-24.
  • Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-24.
Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-25.
Jul 29, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 13, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Apr 11, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.