First Start Child Care #2

Inspection history

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 October 4, 2023 to May 4, 2026, newest first: 17 visits and 22 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.

1. May 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. April 22, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations

   • 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2026 · Correction verified: May 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.

   • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.

   • 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

     Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were added to the kit.

   • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2026 · Correction verified: May 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.

3. January 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

4. October 22, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Training records were deficient for the 24 annual clock hours.

   • 746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Battery operated smoke add carbon monoxide detectors were not present in 2 of the classrooms where care was being provided.

5. October 15, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

   • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 9, 2026 · Correction verified: January 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A staff member sent an older child in care to another classroom unsupervised. The child went to retrieve something in the room for the staff member.

6. May 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

7. April 25, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations

   • 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A caregiver was observed during diaper changing in a classroom without a hand washing sink. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the child to the bathroom to wash hands.

   • 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2025 · Correction verified: May 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A classroom was observed out of ratio by 3 children when a caregiver left the room. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. The classroom was observed out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when the child was taken to another classroom bringing the room into ratio.

   • 746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2025 · Correction verified: April 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Parent's rights notices were not observed in the children's records.

   • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2025 · Correction verified: April 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The written feeding instructions had not been reviewed, or updated as of today's date.

   • 746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2025 · Correction verified: April 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The first aid kit was incomplete for tweezers. The kit also had expired supplies. The expired supplies was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the items.

8. September 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

9. August 23, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2024 · Correction verified: September 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     4 of the records evaluated did not have parent signatures or the health statement signed by the physician.

   • 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

     Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 30, 2024 · Correction verified: August 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One staff did not have the required signed employment affidavit.

   • 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

     Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A child was observed to have leftover chewed food in the play yard, This was corrected when the caregiver removed the food from the play yard

10. March 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

11. January 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

12. January 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

13. December 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

14. December 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

15. November 16, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the walk through of the operation, broken and damaged toys were observed in the play space. This was corrected during the inspection when all of the broken toys were removed.

    • 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 16, 2023 · Correction verified: December 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was insufficient lighting observed during nap time in the room where children were napping. The caregiver was unable to visibly see the children's faces to be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned on the light and opened the door to the adjoining bathroom.

    • 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 16, 2023 · Correction verified: December 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child did not have the required sleep exception form.

16. November 7, 2023 · Investigation · 4 citations

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 8, 2024 · Correction verified: January 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver did not use good judgment for a child in care. The caregiver knowingly placed a child at risk of injury by pushing the child and causing the child to lose balance and fall.

    • 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 8, 2024 · Correction verified: January 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver was observed not interacting positively with a child in care. The caregiver did not provide care, check the child injury or console a child after the child had fallen to the floor, sustaining a possible injury.

    • 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 8, 2024 · Correction verified: January 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.

    • 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 8, 2024 · Correction verified: January 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver was observed grabbing a child in care roughly by the arms and lifting the child from the table and floor on two separate occasions.

17. October 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

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Sources

• HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• 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.