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First Prep Academy
A licensed child care center in Katy, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300, Katy, TX 77449
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 861-5224
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 79 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1740229
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 7, 2022
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1740229 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 9 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 5, Medium 3)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from April 7, 2022 to January 13, 2026, newest first: 16 visits and 41 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
January 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 11, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2026 · Correction verified: January 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2026 · Correction verified: January 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.
December 10, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2026 · Correction verified: January 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.
746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2026 · Correction verified: January 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.
January 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 4, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2024 · Correction verified: October 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.
October 26, 2023 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: November 29, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication and 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: November 29, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for one caregiver. 1. emergency preparedness and 3. administering medication.
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2023 · Correction verified: December 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 2, 2023 · Correction verified: November 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees.
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.
May 22, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: May 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director has initiated the process to have the fire inspection conducted. Per the director, there are scheduling issues with fie marshal's office.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2023 · Correction verified: May 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 6 children in care in the infant classroom. The child/caregiver ratio was not met in the infant classroom. The specified age group was 12 months. The child/caregiver ratio was over by 2 children.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's records did not have an emergency contact information.
January 30, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 30, 2023 · Correction verified: January 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.
September 23, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 3, 2022 · Correction verified: October 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's record did not have the required exemption form. Per the director, the parent has submitted the request to obtain an exemption.
August 10, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 29, 2022 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2022 · Correction verified: July 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 22, 2022 · Correction verified: September 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2022 · Correction verified: July 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file did not have the healthcare statement filled out by the parent.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2022 · Correction verified: August 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver in the infant classroom had 5 children in care when the inspector walked into the classroom. The specified age group (SAG) was 11 months. The director took a 2-year-old child to another classroom. The child/caregiver ratio was not met with SAG of 11 months. It was over by one child.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2022 · Correction verified: July 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's admission form did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2022 · Correction verified: July 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
June 17, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2022 · Correction verified: June 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2022 · Correction verified: June 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.
April 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 7, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4315(a) - Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2022 · Correction verified: April 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no written plan for the shared outdoor activity space with another program.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2022 · Correction verified: April 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies lacked 746.501 (a)(8, 9, 11, 15, , 28) (b).
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2022 · Correction verified: April 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2022 · Correction verified: April 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
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- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.