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A Better Class Learning Academy

4 critical, 36 serious, 8 minor findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 28, 2023.

501 Kirby Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486 · (979) 299-2007

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 36 serious, 8 minor across 12 inspections and 8 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 28, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious36 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2016Full Permit

Practical7:30a–4:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 27

Texas HHSC operation #1596300 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
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Before-school careNot listed
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Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
Jan 22, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2026, verified Jan 22, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2026, verified Jan 22, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2026, verified Jan 22, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2026, verified Jan 22, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Dec 19, 2025 to Dec 19, 20254 inspections
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- Dec 19, 2025 inspection
- Dec 19, 2025 inspection
- Dec 19, 2025 inspection
- Dec 19, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  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.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 5, 2024. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 5, 2024. Standard 746.1311(a).
Nov 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 5, 2024. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  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.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 5, 2024. Standard 746.1311(a).
Nov 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 5, 2024. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 5, 2024. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  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.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Nov 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunizations record in their file.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  The caregiver only has 20 out of the 24 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 5, 2024. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  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.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The director has 20 hours out of the 30 required hours of training for the previous training year.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 5, 2024. Standard 746.1311(a).
Jan 19, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Jan 23, 2024. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 19, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Jan 23, 2024. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 19, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Jan 23, 2024. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 19, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Jan 23, 2024. Standard 746.303(b).
2023
Nov 28, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Monthly check lists have not been completed.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 8, 2023. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
  The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director has not completed the training in this section.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Standard 746.1311(e).
Nov 28, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
  The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Monthly check lists have not been completed.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 8, 2023. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director has not completed the training in this section.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Standard 746.1311(e).
Nov 28, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director has not completed the training in this section.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
  The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Monthly check lists have not been completed.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 8, 2023. Standard 746.4751(b).
Nov 28, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last documented fire inspection was completed in 2021.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Documentation of drills must include time started, time exited the building, date, and initials of person conducting the drill.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
  The use zone at the exit of two of the slides is over lapping with the slide next to it.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director has not completed the training in this section.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The three slides on the playground do not have the required 6 feet of use zone.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Monthly check lists have not been completed.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Dec 8, 2023. Standard 746.4751(b).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 6, 2022 to Dec 6, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 6, 2022 inspection
- Dec 6, 2022 inspection
- Dec 6, 2022 inspection
- Dec 6, 2022 inspection
2021
Dec 8, 2021Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Jan 5, 2022. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Jan 14, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 8, 2021Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Jan 5, 2022. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Jan 14, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Dec 8, 2021Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Jan 5, 2022. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Jan 14, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 8, 2021Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child's file out of four reviewed does not have an immunization record. Note: The immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  There is no documentation of the trainings completed under this topic.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Jan 14, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  There is a large active ant pile on the playground. Note: A picture was taken for the file.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Jan 5, 2022. Standard 746.3407(8).

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