Kids First Learning Academy
225 W PARK AVE, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Joyce Anzaldua
- Phone
- (956) 638-6988
- Regulated since
- Apr 25, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1387714 · number 1727895
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The Children's Product Certification has not been certified since 2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Other
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Jan 22, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-31. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a caregiver at the center that had a deactivated background check. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-25. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the kitchen counter top there were cleaning supplies were food is prepped. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver stored the cleaning supplies away from the area where food is prepped.
HHSC 746.3317(10) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant room there a labeled diaper rash cream in another childs bin. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver removed the diaper rash cream from the bin and disposed of it in the garbage bin.
HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-25.
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Safety & premises
Fire inspection has expired, it has not been conducted since 3/27/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-11. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two of the four employee records are missing annual trainings: Hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medical administrations, building safety, communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, 1 hour abuse/neglect,
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Records & paperwork
One of the 4 employee records reviewed is missing the application form that includes date of employment.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the outdoor playground area there was a broken toy accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the toy from the playground area and disposed of it in the large garbage bin outside of the operation.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire inspection is expired, the date the fire inspection was last conducted was on October 25, 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Employees list was posted but had not been updated to have the new employees on the list. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the list was updated and posted on the wall.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The outdoor area was inspected and was not kept in a sanitary manner. Leaves were all over the play area on top of toys making the toys to be unsanitary for the children to use. There were spider webs in the play structure.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Other
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Activity plan and daily menu was not posted with required postings for parents to see.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Other
Child was observed on incorrect mat that was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the child to the mat labeled with the child's name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-30.
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Illness & medication
Student records were reviewed during inspection the following documents were missing: 2 out of 4 student records were missing a statement of the child s health from a health-care professional. 1 out of 4 student records was missing Immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing staff records the following was missing: 4 out of the 4 staff records were missing the employment date. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote down the date of employment. 1 out of the 4 staff records had an expired driver's license. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director made a copy of the new driver's license and put it in the staff's file. 2 out of 4 staff files needed to fill out the orientation section on form 2947. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director filled out the section.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-30.
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Other
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Mar 1, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Back ground check was missing from 4 out of 4 staff files. NOTE: Director printed out the background checks for 4 out of the 4 missing employee background forms.
HHSC 746.201(6) — Background Checks Kept Confidential
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have the most recent licensing form posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director printed the form 2936 and posted it on the parent notification wall at the entrance of the operation.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-26.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Garbage bins in two restrooms did not have a lid on them making garbage accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the garbage bins from the restrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-4 inches of gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-10-28.
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Staff background & training
Four personnel files were reviewed. One file is missing high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Operation does not have an Orientation Curriculum.
HHSC 746.1303(1) — Orientation-Minimum Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-11. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Safety & premises
Infant daily schedule is missing morning and afternoon outdoor play and tummy time. Toddler's daily schedule is missing 30 minutes of physical and outdoor activity. PreK daily schedule is missing 30 min of physical activity.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-11. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Safety & premises
Three out of the six bucket seats in the infant room are missing safety straps. One of the seats without straps was used by a child during lunch.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-11. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Other Serious
Two out of three play-yards in the infant room have 2-4in space between the mattress and edge of the play yard.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-10. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Other
There is a TV in the prek room that is not anchored.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-11. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has a 5ft tall play structure surrounded by 1-3 inches of gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: -Inspect repellent and sunscreen policy -Parent participation policy -policy regarding vision and hearing screening -safe sleep policy -physical and outdoor activity policy
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-11. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2019.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Lock Down Procedure -Indications of how children under the age of 24months and children with limited mobility will be evacuated / relocated -How children will be accounted for -What document ion will be taken during evacuation / relocation -How will staff continue the care of children
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Staff background & training
Four personnel files were reviewed. Files need to be updated to reflect new ownership. One file is missing hired date statement regarding center/personnel and orientation. A second file is missing hired date and center policies statement. A third file is missing hired date, high school diploma and statement regarding center /personnel and orientation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Staff background & training
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