First Prep Preschool

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Brownsville / Cameron / 78520
Street address: 2355 Barnard Rd Ste A
Phone: (956) 801-2283
Capacity: 41
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 12, 2018
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 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 15, 2026.

The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated October 26, 2023 to June 15, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 9 of these citations.

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

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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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 9 cited deficiencies for First Prep Preschool in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-15.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	3
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

2026-06-15 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/29/2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-29

2026-06-15 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High

Fire Extinguishers Serviced

Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-29

2026-04-20 · 746.5209(c) · High

No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

During the investigation it was determined that the operation had the front exit door locked.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-05

Full citation history from HHSC (11)

2026-06-15 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.
2026-06-15 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-22.
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/29/2025.
2026-04-20 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-05. Correction verified: 2026-06-15.
Based on the information obtained on investigation there were concerns that the children were left unsupervised for an unknown amount of time during the hours of operation. Staff admitted that children were left unsupervised.
2026-04-20 · 746.5209(c) · High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-05. Correction verified: 2026-06-15.
During the investigation it was determined that the operation had the front exit door locked.
2024-10-23 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-08.
One of four files was missing an affidavit of employment. Two of four files were missing education documentation.
2024-10-23 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-08.
Two of four files were missing immunization records.
2024-10-23 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-11-08.
The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.
2023-10-26 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/13/2022.
2023-10-26 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
The lights were off in the classroom where children were napping. It took time for inspector's eyes to become adjusted and have visibility in the classroom.
2021-12-03 · 746.801(6) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-16.
Liability insurance was not available during inspection.
2021-12-03 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-03. Correction verified: 2021-12-22.
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1291465

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.