# First Place Learning Academy First Place Learning Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Copperas Cove, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 102 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 501 Turner St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 102 - License/permit: 1104786 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 542-2700 - Hours: 05:30 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=607968 ## Inspection record 12 findings across 10 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-06-08 to 2026-08-14); 8 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-14 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age: 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. (§746.4503(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4503-a)) - 2025-08-28 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner: 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. (§746.3407(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-8)) - 2025-08-28 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-22: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: The rocking equipment on the preschool playground did not have atleast 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone. (§746.4907(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-1)) - 2025-08-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-23: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: One of the personnel files reviewed did not have active pediatric cpr and first aid training. (§746.1315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b)) - 2025-08-28 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area: 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. (§746.3505(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3505-e)) - 2024-09-11 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: The slides and swings on the playground area did not contain 6 inches of loose fill. (§746.4907(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-1)) - 2023-09-13 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: 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. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2022-09-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-09-22: Children's Products- Annual Certification: The CPSC form had not been certified for the current year. (§746.4135(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4135-b)) - 2022-09-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-10-06: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records: 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. (§746.801(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-3)) - 2022-09-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-09-26: Children's Records - Immunizations: Out of ten children's records reviewed, two records were missing complete immunization records. (§746.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-4)) - 2022-06-08 — Records, permits & program, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-09-14: Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent: It was found during an investigation that infant daily reports are not shared with parents after infants turn 12 months of age. (§746.2431; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2431)) - 2022-06-08 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-09-14: Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths: During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly cleansed during diaper changes. (§746.3501(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3501-2)) ## Nearby programs - [Alpha Time Too Daycare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1322454) — 0.15 km, capacity 72 - [Copperas Cove Isd Lil Dawg Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1536707) — 0.26 km, capacity 30 - [Rosanna Brown LLC DBA God's Little Angels](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-351091) — 0.29 km, capacity 56 - [Wee Care School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-98027) — 0.32 km, capacity 84 - [Young Achievers Learning Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1428192) — 0.35 km, capacity 44 - [Sunshine Headstart Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-134727) — 0.72 km, capacity 34 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 607968 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=607968 - us_census_geocoder record 501 TURNER ST|COPPERAS COVE|TX|76522 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1104786 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1104786 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-8c8b~npyp~8vdq (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1104786 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02359-1001 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02359-1001 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02371-1781 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02371-1781 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-607968 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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