First Academy
2500 Mallard Ln, Taylor, TX 76574
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
36 critical, 28 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 21, 2024.
40 inspections · 16 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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07:30 AM-04:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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36 critical, 28 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 21, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
14 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.613(b) (4 visits); 746.5205(2) (4 visits); 746.3401(a) (4 visits); 746.5205(1) (4 visits); 746.5617(a)(5) (4 visits); 745.641 (8 visits); 746.2401(6) (4 visits); 746.3805(b)(1) (4 visits); 746.5625(a) (4 visits); 746.4135(b) (4 visits); 746.707 (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (8 visits); 746.1205(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.3701(9) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jul 17, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
88 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 children did not have updated immunization records and a third record was needing clinic information.
State verification published Jul 17, 2026.
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.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 children did not have updated immunization records and a third record was needing clinic information.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 children did not have updated immunization records and a third record was needing clinic information.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 children did not have updated immunization records and a third record was needing clinic information.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 children did not have updated immunization records and a third record was needing clinic information.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- 2025
- Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).
- 2024
- Sep 5, 2024 to Nov 13, 20248 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 13, 2024 inspection
- Nov 13, 2024 inspection
- Nov 13, 2024 inspection
- Nov 13, 2024 inspection
- Oct 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 5, 2024 inspection
- Sep 5, 2024 inspection
- Sep 5, 2024 inspection
- Sep 5, 2024 inspection
- Aug 21, 2024Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Standard 746.2401(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Aug 21, 2024Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Standard 746.2401(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Aug 21, 2024Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Standard 746.2401(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Aug 21, 2024Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Standard 746.2401(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Feb 20, 2024 to Aug 12, 20248 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 12, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 12, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 12, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 12, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2024 inspection
- Feb 28, 2024 inspection
- Feb 28, 2024 inspection
- Feb 28, 2024 inspection
- Feb 20, 2024 inspection
- Feb 20, 2024 inspection
- Feb 20, 2024 inspection
- Feb 20, 2024 inspection
- Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Jan 4, 2024 to Jan 4, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
- 2023
- Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Dec 6, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Dec 6, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Dec 6, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Dec 6, 2023Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
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- May 9, 2023 to Jun 9, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 9, 2023 inspection
- Jun 9, 2023 inspection
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- May 9, 2023 inspection
- May 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- May 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- May 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- May 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- 2022
- Jan 28, 2022 to Nov 29, 202212 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Oct 17, 2022 inspection
- Oct 17, 2022 inspection
- Oct 17, 2022 inspection
- Oct 17, 2022 inspection
- Oct 5, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 5, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 5, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 5, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Nov 18, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Gas Leak Inspection - Liquid Propane
The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Standard 746.5403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Nov 18, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Gas Leak Inspection - Liquid Propane
The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Standard 746.5403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Nov 18, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Gas Leak Inspection - Liquid Propane
The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Standard 746.5403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Nov 18, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Gas Leak Inspection - Liquid Propane
The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021. Standard 746.5403(b).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Aug 8, 2018
- Capacity
- 136 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-04:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Williamson
- Website
- firstacademytaylor.org
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2500 Mallard Ln, Taylor, TX 76574
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