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Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 27, 2026.
The same records list 8 cited deficiencies dated April 24, 2024 to April 17, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 7 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 8 cited deficiencies for First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 Medium High).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-27.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 0 |
| 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.
2026-04-17 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-29
2026-04-17 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-24
2026-04-17 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-24
2026-04-17 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-24. Correction verified: 2026-05-27.
The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
2026-04-17 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-24. Correction verified: 2026-05-27.
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
2026-04-17 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-29. Correction verified: 2026-05-27.
During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
2025-04-23 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-07. Correction verified: 2025-06-13.
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
2025-04-23 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-30. Correction verified: 2025-06-13.
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
2024-04-24 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-08. Correction verified: 2024-05-13.
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
2024-04-24 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
2024-04-24 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-08. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
2023-08-03 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-17. Correction verified: 2023-08-15.
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
2023-04-04 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-04. Correction verified: 2023-04-18.
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
2022-12-28 · 746.2805(4) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-17. Correction verified: 2023-01-18.
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
2022-12-22 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-22. Correction verified: 2023-01-06.
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
2022-09-28 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-12. Correction verified: 2022-10-14.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
2022-08-26 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-26. Correction verified: 2022-09-13.
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
2022-06-07 · 746.3417(4) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-01-12 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-19. Correction verified: 2022-01-19.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
2022-01-12 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-14.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
2022-01-12 · 746.1317(a) · Low
Training Criteria - Provided By
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-19. Correction verified: 2022-01-18.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
2021-11-03 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
2021-11-03 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
2021-11-03 · 746.2205(a)(4) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
2021-11-03 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
2021-11-03 · 746.301(3) · Medium
Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
2021-11-03 · 746.4405 · Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
2021-11-03 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1339324
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.