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Childcare center · Portland, TX
First Baptist Preschool of Portland
A licensed child care center in Portland, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1305 WILDCAT DR, Portland, TX 78374
County: San Patricio County
Phone: (361) 643-4644
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 279 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 42251
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 28, 1986
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 3 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 1)
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 November 10, 2021 to October 20, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 17 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.
October 20, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending
October 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 1, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending
June 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
May 27, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2026 · Correction verified: June 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
January 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 21, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
May 30, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
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 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
June 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 13, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
September 7, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 7, 2023 · Correction verified: September 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
September 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2023 · Investigation · 2 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: October 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
July 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 28, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2023 · Correction verified: July 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2023 · Correction verified: July 13, 2023 · 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.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2023 · Correction verified: July 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2023 · Correction verified: July 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
March 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 5, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 19, 2022 · Correction verified: August 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
July 13, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 27, 2022 · Correction verified: August 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 27, 2022 · Correction verified: August 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 27, 2022 · Correction verified: August 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 27, 2022 · Correction verified: August 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
December 28, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 12, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 10, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 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: December 27, 2021 · Correction verified: December 28, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 27, 2021 · Correction verified: December 28, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
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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.