Kids Academy Learning Center
1416 S COLUMBIA DR, West Columbia, TX 77486 · Brazoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Charissa Frazer
- Phone
- (979) 345-2457
- Regulated since
- Oct 9, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1432709 · number 1763113
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 10 | Safety & premises (3), Other (9) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently.
HHSC 746.2505(3) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.2505(3) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other Serious
The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other Serious
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-15.
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Other Serious
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-29. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 8, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Illness & medication
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two staff members have online CPR certificates.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Illness & medication
One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours.
HHSC 746.1003(5) — Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Other Serious
The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Other
All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Other
One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Other Serious
All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Other Serious
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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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Other Serious
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire drills have not been practiced yet.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping.
HHSC 746.5317 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-03.
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Other Serious
Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-03.
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Other Serious
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