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First Place Learning Academy

24 serious findings across 18 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 14, 2026.

501 Turner St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · (254) 542-2700

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsCopperas Cove licensed centers, n=21

Serious findings0 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 6 investigations (18 visits). Most recent serious: Aug 14, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 0

43% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2010Full Permit

Practical5:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 102

Texas HHSC operation #1104786 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Aug 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
Aug 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
Aug 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
Aug 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
Aug 13, 2026 to Aug 13, 20262 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Aug 13, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Aug 28, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Sep 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Aug 28, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Sep 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Aug 28, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Sep 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Aug 28, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Sep 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
2024
Sep 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected Sep 25, 2024, verified Oct 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Sep 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected Sep 25, 2024, verified Oct 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Sep 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected Sep 25, 2024, verified Oct 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Sep 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected Sep 25, 2024, verified Oct 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jul 29, 2024 to Jul 29, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2024 complaint investigation

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2023
Sep 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Apr 11, 2023 to Apr 11, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 11, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 11, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 11, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 11, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Sep 14, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  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.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Sep 14, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  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.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Sep 14, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  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.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
Sep 14, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2022, verified Sep 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  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.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
Jun 22, 2022 to Jun 22, 20224 inspections
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- Jun 22, 2022 inspection
- Jun 22, 2022 inspection
- Jun 22, 2022 inspection
Jun 8, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(2).
Jun 8, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
Jun 8, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(2).
Jun 8, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
2021
Oct 13, 2021 to Oct 13, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 13, 2021 inspection
- Oct 13, 2021 inspection
- Oct 13, 2021 inspection
- Oct 13, 2021 inspection

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