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Licensed Center · Texas

Kids Academy Learning Center

1416 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
88
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
05:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 9, 2023
Phone
9793452457

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.

9High risk
16Medium-high risk
7Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
18Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Oct 1, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 12, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
    Inspector's note: Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-20.
Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
Apr 7, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-06.
  • Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-06.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-06.
  • Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-06.
Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
May 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 15, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-19.
  • Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
    Inspector's note: The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-15.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-15.
May 6, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-06.
Apr 29, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-29.
Apr 25, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-19.
Apr 24, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 28, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 25, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-21.
Nov 8, 2024 · Assessment
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-18.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-15.
Oct 16, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Policies Comply with Rules
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-25.
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: Two staff members have online CPR certificates. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-25.
Apr 25, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-03.
Sep 22, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 6, 2023 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
    Inspector's note: One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
    Inspector's note: The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-06.
  • Critical Director present-Minimum 75%
    Inspector's note: The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
    Inspector's note: All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
    Inspector's note: All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 7, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-07.
Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Installation of Smoke Detectors
    Inspector's note: The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-09.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: Fire drills have not been practiced yet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-16.
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-16.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-16.
Mar 2, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-17.
  • Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
    Inspector's note: Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-17.

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