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Licensed Center · Texas

Kids Academy

5640 Us Highway 77A N, Yoakum

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
135
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Aug 15, 2017
Phone
3617726778

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.

8High risk
22Medium-high risk
10Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
24Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 29, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm to place them in time out. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-26.
  • Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
    Inspector's note: During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child received an injury while in care that required medical treatment. The operation did not report the injury to CCR. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-26.
Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: Two out of ten staff training files lacked the required 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-28.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: Three out of ten staff files lacked the training in the required 6 topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-28.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
    Inspector's note: In the two year old classroom diaper supplies were on the floor next to the toilet and accessible to the children. Note: this was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper changing supplies. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Jun 9, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-11.
Dec 17, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 29, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: In the school age room there is a hole in the wall. In the school age room the baseboards are missing. In the school age room there was clorox spray on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were under the sink accessible to children in the school age room. In the two year old room an electrical outlet was broken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-30.
Apr 24, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
    Inspector's note: The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity policy was lacking (A)(C)(D)(F)(G). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-01.
Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
    Inspector's note: Three out of ten staff files lack training in (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Preventing sudden infant death syndrome; and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-21.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
    Inspector's note: Three out of ten staff files lacked child maltreatment training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-21.
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: Two infants were observed in a bucket seat eating their AM snack not buckled in. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-31.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
    Inspector's note: Three out of ten staff files lacked the required 24 hours of training. One caregiver lacked 24 hours. The second caregiver lacked 11 hours. The third caregiver lacked 6 hours. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-21.
Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 16, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was over of ratio by one child. The specified age for the group was three years old. A caregiver can have 15 children with the specified age of three years old. The caregiver was supervising 16 children . Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-09.
  • Critical Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
    Inspector's note: The operation allowed another business to use licensed childcare space. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-17.
  • Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
    Inspector's note: The operation failed to report the change of licensed childcare space in the gym. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-09.
  • Critical No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
    Inspector's note: An infant was sleeping with a sleep slack that did not allow a child arms to move freely. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-09.
Nov 7, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they released a child to someone they did not know and was not on the approved list to release. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-05.
  • Critical Release of Children
    Inspector's note: During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver released a child to someone who was not designated by the parents/guardians. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-05.
  • Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
    Inspector's note: During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child was not signed out which resulted in the child being released to the wrong adult. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-05.
Sep 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 29, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-29.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
    Inspector's note: An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-29.
  • Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: A classroom was out of ratio when two caregivers were responsible for a group of 23 children with a specified age group of two years of age. The child to caregiver ratio for this age group is 22 children to two caregivers, therefore the caregivers were out of ratio by one child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-29.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: Three electrical outlets were not covered in the toddler room. NOTE: this was corrected at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Jun 22, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 19, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 31, 2023 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: Operation allowed one person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility.. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-31.
  • Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
    Inspector's note: All classrooms observed did not have a posted activity plan. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Seventeen infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of May. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: Four out of ten staff files lacked current CPR and First Aid. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
  • Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
    Inspector's note: Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: Two out of ten children files lacked the address for the emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
Apr 12, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 5, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 7, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 26, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: The infant room had 7 infants to one caregiver which put this room out ratio by 3 children. The 2 year old room had 18 children with the specified age of 2, to one caregiver. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-26.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
    Inspector's note: The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-26.
Jan 17, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
    Inspector's note: The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: The Pre-k room had 19 children in care with one caregiver. The specified age was 3 years old in the classroom. Due to this reason the classroom was out of ratio. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
Jan 13, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation did not notify licensing when a firearm was found on the premises. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-03.
  • Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
    Inspector's note: Parents were not notified that their children were placed at risk when a firearm was left in a diaper bag of a child by the child's parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-03.

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