First Place Learning Academy

501 TURNER ST, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · Coryell County

12cited violations

0serious

11inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 102
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Jacqueline Hamilton
Phone: (254) 542-2700
Regulated since: Sep 27, 2010
HHSC IDs: Operation 607968 · number 1104786
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 3
Illness & medication 1
Safety & premises 3
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	1	Other (1)
2025	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1)
2024	1	Safety & premises (1)
2023	1	Safety & premises (1)
2022	5	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-14.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-28.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-28.
- Safety & premises
  The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-18.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Illness & medication
  Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-09-26.
- Staff background & training
  Out of ten children's records reviewed, the following was observed: Seven records were missing complete annual trainings; and, Three records were missing proof of child care orientation.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(2) — Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for First Place Learning Academy, 501 TURNER ST, Copperas Cove, TX 76522-2243 (operation ID 607968, operation number 1104786), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.