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Kids Academy

5640 Us Highway 77a N, Yoakum, TX 77995 · Lavaca County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Yoakum, TX, licensed for up to 135 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 41 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 41). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 9 centers in Lavaca County and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#6 of 9 centers in Lavaca County
8High risk
22Medium High risk
10Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
41 citations from 24 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Staff ratios7
Building & playground safety6
Records & paperwork6
Health & medication4
Sleep safety4
Other standards3
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 29, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child received an injury while in care that required medical treatment. The operation did not report the injury to CCR.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2026
HighApr 29, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm to place them in time out.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2026
Medium HighNov 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
In the two year old classroom diaper supplies were on the floor next to the toilet and accessible to the children. Note: this was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper changing supplies.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three out of ten staff files lacked the training in the required 6 topics.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
MediumNov 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two out of ten staff training files lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
MediumJun 9, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2025
Medium HighJul 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
In the school age room there is a hole in the wall. In the school age room the baseboards are missing. In the school age room there was clorox spray on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were under the sink accessible to children in the school age room. In the two year old room an electrical outlet was broken.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
MediumApr 24, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity policy was lacking (A)(C)(D)(F)(G).
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
Medium HighJan 31, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Three out of ten staff files lacked the required 24 hours of training. One caregiver lacked 24 hours. The second caregiver lacked 11 hours. The third caregiver lacked 6 hours.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
MediumJan 31, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Three out of ten staff files lacked child maltreatment training.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighJan 31, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Three out of ten staff files lack training in (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Preventing sudden infant death syndrome; and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighJan 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Two infants were observed in a bucket seat eating their AM snack not buckled in.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
Medium HighNov 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan §746.4215(a)
The operation allowed another business to use licensed childcare space.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
Medium HighNov 9, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver was over of ratio by one child. The specified age for the group was three years old. A caregiver can have 15 children with the specified age of three years old. The caregiver was supervising 16 children .
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
MediumNov 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation failed to report the change of licensed childcare space in the gym.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
HighNov 9, 2023InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
An infant was sleeping with a sleep slack that did not allow a child arms to move freely.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
HighNov 7, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Release of Children §746.4101
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver released a child to someone who was not designated by the parents/guardians.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023
Medium HighNov 7, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child was not signed out which resulted in the child being released to the wrong adult.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023
HighNov 7, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they released a child to someone they did not know and was not on the approved list to release.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
A classroom was out of ratio when two caregivers were responsible for a group of 23 children with a specified age group of two years of age. The child to caregiver ratio for this age group is 22 children to two caregivers, therefore the caregivers were out of ratio by one child.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
HighAug 29, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Three electrical outlets were not covered in the toddler room. NOTE: this was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Seventeen infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of May.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two out of ten children files lacked the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
All classrooms observed did not have a posted activity plan.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Four out of ten staff files lacked current CPR and First Aid.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2023
HighMay 31, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed one person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility..
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023
Medium HighJan 26, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2023
Medium HighJan 26, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant room had 7 infants to one caregiver which put this room out ratio by 3 children. The 2 year old room had 18 children with the specified age of 2, to one caregiver. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2023
Medium HighJan 17, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The Pre-k room had 19 children in care with one caregiver. The specified age was 3 years old in the classroom. Due to this reason the classroom was out of ratio. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
HighJan 17, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
Medium HighJan 17, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
Medium HighJan 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Parents were not notified that their children were placed at risk when a firearm was left in a diaper bag of a child by the child's parent.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2023
HighJan 13, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not notify licensing when a firearm was found on the premises.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2023
Medium HighJul 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The director had only 2 of 30 required hours of annual training completed. 2 of 5 caregivers had only 14 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregivers had 15 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregiver had 3 of 24 required hours completed
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumJul 8, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One of six child files did not have an immunization record in file.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022
Medium LowFeb 25, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
Provider did not report the outbreak of a communicable illness to Child Care Licensing within the required time frame.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity135 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 15, 2017
DirectorCarely Maturino
Phone3617726778
State operation #1647904

Common questions

Does Kids Academy take infants?

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

What are Kids Academy’s hours?

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

Does Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Golden Crescent area, which includes Yoakum, is $27.20 a day for infants, $26.60 a day for toddlers and $25.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 29, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids Academy compare with other daycares in Lavaca County?

It is #6 of 9 centers in Lavaca County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids Academy last inspected?

Jun 9, 2026. No violations were found 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 1647904 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.