Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: South Houston / Harris / 77587
Street address: 1620 Spencer Hwy Ste 21
Phone: (713) 378-0255
Capacity: 48
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 16, 2013
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 6, 2026.

The same records list 3 cited deficiencies dated June 11, 2024 (HHSC risk levels: 1 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 3 cited deficiencies for Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-06.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	1
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2024-06-11 · 746.2705(2) · Medium

School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment

It was found during naptime that school age children did not have appropriate nap or resting equipment.

Correction date recorded: 2024-06-18

2024-06-11 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

Children's Records - Health Statement

One child did not have a health care statement on file.

Correction date recorded: 2024-06-18

2024-06-11 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High

Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

The outside dinosaur rocking play equipment has an open and sharp crack on the head of the dinosaur.

Correction date recorded: 2024-07-02

Full citation history from HHSC (10)

2024-06-11 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
The outside dinosaur rocking play equipment has an open and sharp crack on the head of the dinosaur.
2024-06-11 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-18. Correction verified: 2024-06-17.
One child did not have a health care statement on file.
2024-06-11 · 746.2705(2) · Medium
School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-18. Correction verified: 2024-06-18.
It was found during naptime that school age children did not have appropriate nap or resting equipment.
2023-06-27 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-11. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
One caregiver missing current CPR training.
2023-06-27 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-11. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
I observe in the playground piece of equipment that was broken and unlock gate leading to hazardous area.
2023-06-27 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
Director missing current transportation safety training.
2023-06-27 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-06-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing first aid kit. Note: corrected when first aid kit replaced.
2023-06-27 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
No playground maintenance checklist available for review.
2023-06-27 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-11. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
Two caregivers missing current first aid training.
2022-07-05 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-29. Correction verified: 2022-08-02.
It was found that the fire inspection was last completed on 06/22/21 and expired on 06/22/22.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1108395

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.