Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC
Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC is a licensed child care center in Shiner, TX, licensed for up to 54 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 33). 24 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Lavaca County and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.
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One of the toilets in the girl's bathroom was observed to have feces on the toilet seat. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the toilet was cleaned.
One of the six children's files did not include a immunization record or immunization exemption form.
One caregiver did not have current training available for review in the following topics: medication administration and hazardous materials.
One caregiver was observed utilizing her cell phone several times throughout the inspection, including while children were eating and when the children were outside for physical activities.
After diapering and santizing, I did not observe a caregiver wash their hands.
A television in a napping space was observed to be seated on a shelf, not mounted.
In the infant room, several of the cribs were observed to have very loose-fitting sheets.
Two staff members did not have first aid/CPR certifications available for review. One staff member, hired February 3, 2026, should have had the certification no later than May 4th, 2026. The second staff member did not have an updated certification available for review.
A current fire inspection was not available for review.
The director did not have current traininig available in the following topics: hazarous materials, food allergies, and medication administration.
A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.
Two 4 month old infants were observed sleeping on the floor on boppy pillows.
An infant was observed laying down on a mat almost sleeping drinking a bottle.
When arriving at the facility the caregivers did not know who was in charge while the director/owner was not present.
A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing pad after changing and infant.
When asking a caregiver how many children were present the caregiver responded 6. There were 4 children in the group. On a second occasion, a separate caregiver was asked how many children were present and the caregiver responded 6 and their were 7 children present.
The triple antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit was expired.The medication expired on 03/2026.
An infant was observed not strapped in while eating food.
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant.
A caregiver was observed leaving a classroom of children unattended to turn the light off.
A 9 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket.
One out four caregivers did not have CPR training that was completed in person.
The fence where children play outside had large gaps at the bottom where children could escape. One portion of the fence was disconnected where children could push out.
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle.
The operation did not notify childcare regulation when infants were moved into a space that was not licensed for infants.
The operation did not have an additional person in the building during naptime.
Five infants were observed sitting in bucket seats not strapped in.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that school age children enter the operation alone and unsupervised after being dropped off by the school bus.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that children under the age of 2 were engaged in screen time.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the operation did not post the activity plans.
One personnel file evaluated lacked an employee affidavit.
One out of six personnel records evaluated lacked first aid training.
The operation did not have tables and chairs in 4 rooms that require the furnishings .
About this center
Common questions
Does Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC’s hours?
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 25, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Lavaca County?
It is #7 of 9 centers in Lavaca County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kountry Kidz Learning Academy LLC last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1791912 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.