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First Place Learning Academy

501 Turner St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · Coryell County
Accepts child care subsidies

First Place Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Copperas Cove, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #17 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #17 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove
0High risk
8Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 7 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 13, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications2
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 14, 2026InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
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 visit
Medium HighAug 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
Medium HighAug 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
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 visit
Medium HighAug 28, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
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 visit
Medium HighAug 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
Medium HighSep 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2024
Medium HighSep 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
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 visit
MediumSep 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
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.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2022
MediumSep 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2022
MediumSep 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighJun 8, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths §746.3501(2)
During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022
Medium HighJun 8, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 27, 2010
DirectorJacqueline Hamilton
Phone2545422700
State operation #1104786

Common questions

Does First Place Learning Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are First Place Learning Academy’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First Place Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has First Place Learning Academy had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 12 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does First Place Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Copperas Cove?

It is tied for #17 of 20 centers in Copperas Cove by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Place Learning Academy last inspected?

Aug 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1104786 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.