A Better Class Learning Academy

501 KIRBY DR, West Columbia, TX 77486 · Brazoria County

32cited violations

4serious

14inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 27
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-04:30 PM
Director / administrator: Jenna Navarro
Phone: (979) 299-2007
Regulated since: Apr 11, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1212066 · number 1596300
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)
2024	10	0	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6)
2023	12	2	Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (4)
2021	8	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 22, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data from January 17, 2026, revealed that 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 2026-01-26. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 22, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data from January 17, 2026, revealed that 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 2026-01-26. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
- Staff background & training
  The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
- Illness & medication
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
- Staff background & training
  Personnel records were not complete for the director and the caregiver. The personal history statement, affidavit, proof of pre-service, proof of orientation, and copies of ID were missing from the files. Note: The documents were observed at the last inspection for record keeping but have been misplaced.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-12-06.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
- Staff background & training
  The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
- Illness & medication
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
- Staff background & training
  Personnel records were not complete for the director and the caregiver. The personal history statement, affidavit, proof of pre-service, proof of orientation, and copies of ID were missing from the files. Note: The documents were observed at the last inspection for record keeping but have been misplaced.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director has not completed the training in this section.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Other
  Monthly check lists have not been completed.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
- Other
  The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Safety & premises
  The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
- Safety & premises
  Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director has not completed the training in this section.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Other
  Monthly check lists have not been completed.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
- Other
  The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Safety & premises
  The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
- Safety & premises
  Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in the restroom. Note: The director removed the cleaning supplies from the restrooom and out of reach of children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-08.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2022-01-05.
- Illness & medication
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-08.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in the restroom. Note: The director removed the cleaning supplies from the restrooom and out of reach of children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-08.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2022-01-05.
- Illness & medication
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 A Better Class Learning Academy, 501 KIRBY DR, West Columbia, TX 77486-4041 (operation ID 1212066, operation number 1596300), 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]

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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.