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First Prep Academy

Child care center · 18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300, Katy, TX 77449-5848 · License 1740229

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 79. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (328)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
The children were watching Black Panther. It is rated PG-13 by the MPAA.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The review of the children's products on the Consumer Product Safety Commission was not completed.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have the required exemption form. Per the director, the parent has submitted the request to obtain an exemption.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file did not have the healthcare statement filled out by the parent.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.
3 746.4315(a) - Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan
There was no written plan for the shared outdoor activity space with another program.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child's admission form did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child's records did not have an emergency contact information.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked 746.501 (a)(8, 9, 11, 15, , 28) (b).
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.
4 746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
3 746.4315(a) - Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan
There was no written plan for the shared outdoor activity space with another program.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child's admission form did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's file did not have the healthcare statement filled out by the parent.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have the required exemption form. Per the director, the parent has submitted the request to obtain an exemption.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.
3 746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
The children were watching Black Panther. It is rated PG-13 by the MPAA.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
4 746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked 746.501 (a)(8, 9, 11, 15, , 28) (b).
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The review of the children's products on the Consumer Product Safety Commission was not completed.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child's records did not have an emergency contact information.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.
Yes
3 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (88)

88 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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