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Thrive Early Learning Academy

8 critical, 24 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 9, 2026.

1401 W 5th St Unit A, Plainview, TX 79072 · (806) 774-5511

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings8 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 9, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Initial

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · 48 places

Texas HHSC operation #1821697 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
May 22, 2026 to May 22, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 22, 2026 inspection
- May 22, 2026 inspection
- May 22, 2026 inspection
- May 22, 2026 inspection
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  In one classroom a child did not have access to a walkway without having to step over or on at least one other child. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver repositioned the nap cot that another child was on to give the child access to a walkway.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(4).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  In one classroom a child did not have access to a walkway without having to step over or on at least one other child. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver repositioned the nap cot that another child was on to give the child access to a walkway.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(4).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  In one classroom a child did not have access to a walkway without having to step over or on at least one other child. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver repositioned the nap cot that another child was on to give the child access to a walkway.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(4).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  In one classroom a child did not have access to a walkway without having to step over or on at least one other child. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver repositioned the nap cot that another child was on to give the child access to a walkway.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(4).
Apr 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom when asked by CCR and had to count them to provide an answer.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  In two classrooms, there was not enough space between all of the cots for each child to have access to a walkway.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
Apr 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom when asked by CCR and had to count them to provide an answer.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  In two classrooms, there was not enough space between all of the cots for each child to have access to a walkway.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
Apr 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom when asked by CCR and had to count them to provide an answer.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  In two classrooms, there was not enough space between all of the cots for each child to have access to a walkway.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
Apr 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom when asked by CCR and had to count them to provide an answer.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  In two classrooms, there was not enough space between all of the cots for each child to have access to a walkway.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
Jan 6, 2026 to Jan 6, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 7, 2025 to Oct 7, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
Sep 24, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation did not have documentation on file showing that a natural gas inspection had been conducted for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 9, 2025. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The following were observed during the inspection in areas that will be used by children: exposed wiring in uncovered outlets, power tools, exposed plumbing where toilets and sinks will go, wooden boards that a child could pull down on themselves, an unmounted door, a piece of wood with a soap dispenser propped up outside on the playground and a ladder propped against the wall that a child could also pull down on themselves.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  There is not a diaper changing pad/surface in the Tiny Buds classroom where children will be cared for that will require diaper changes. Additionally, there is not a hand washing sink located in the classroom or in an area nearby where a caregiver could adequately supervise the other children they are caring for.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Sep 24, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  There is not a diaper changing pad/surface in the Tiny Buds classroom where children will be cared for that will require diaper changes. Additionally, there is not a hand washing sink located in the classroom or in an area nearby where a caregiver could adequately supervise the other children they are caring for.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation did not have documentation on file showing that a natural gas inspection had been conducted for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The following were observed during the inspection in areas that will be used by children: exposed wiring in uncovered outlets, power tools, exposed plumbing where toilets and sinks will go, wooden boards that a child could pull down on themselves, an unmounted door, a piece of wood with a soap dispenser propped up outside on the playground and a ladder propped against the wall that a child could also pull down on themselves.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 9, 2025. Standard 746.3401(a).
Sep 24, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 9, 2025. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation did not have documentation on file showing that a natural gas inspection had been conducted for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  There is not a diaper changing pad/surface in the Tiny Buds classroom where children will be cared for that will require diaper changes. Additionally, there is not a hand washing sink located in the classroom or in an area nearby where a caregiver could adequately supervise the other children they are caring for.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The following were observed during the inspection in areas that will be used by children: exposed wiring in uncovered outlets, power tools, exposed plumbing where toilets and sinks will go, wooden boards that a child could pull down on themselves, an unmounted door, a piece of wood with a soap dispenser propped up outside on the playground and a ladder propped against the wall that a child could also pull down on themselves.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 9, 2025. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation did not have documentation on file showing that a natural gas inspection had been conducted for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The following were observed during the inspection in areas that will be used by children: exposed wiring in uncovered outlets, power tools, exposed plumbing where toilets and sinks will go, wooden boards that a child could pull down on themselves, an unmounted door, a piece of wood with a soap dispenser propped up outside on the playground and a ladder propped against the wall that a child could also pull down on themselves.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  There is not a diaper changing pad/surface in the Tiny Buds classroom where children will be cared for that will require diaper changes. Additionally, there is not a hand washing sink located in the classroom or in an area nearby where a caregiver could adequately supervise the other children they are caring for.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).

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