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State records list 12 cited deficiencies dated September 9, 2024 to September 2, 2026 (4 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for First Place Kids in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-02.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 6 |
| 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.
2026-09-02 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One staff person who provides transportation did not have the required 2 hours of transportation.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-07
2026-09-02 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
One child enrolled did not have required admissions information; alternate release information.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-07
2026-09-02 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child enrolled in care with a noted food allergy does not have the required food allergy emergency plan.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-11
2026-09-02 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-11. Correction verified: 2026-09-04.
A child enrolled in care with a noted food allergy does not have the required food allergy emergency plan.
2026-09-02 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-07. Correction verified: 2026-09-03.
One child enrolled did not have required admissions information; alternate release information.
2026-09-02 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-07. Correction verified: 2026-09-03.
One staff person who provides transportation did not have the required 2 hours of transportation.
2026-05-11 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-20. Correction verified: 2026-05-13.
The director did not have the transportation training certificate for review upon request during the investigation.
2026-05-11 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-10.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the daycare van was not in compliance because the operation did not maintain current liability insurance and the vehicle registration for the van used to transport children.
2026-05-11 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-10.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not appropriately report to CCR regarding the incident that occurred while transporting children in care.
2026-05-11 · 746.5619 · Medium High
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-10.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined that the operation is not in compliance because the plan to handle transportation emergencies was not provided when requested.
2025-09-04 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were no first aid kit observed in the bus that was used to transport children. A new First Aid kit was added to the bus during the inspection.
2025-09-04 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-04. Correction verified: 2025-09-09.
There were no child safety alarms observed installed in the bus used for transporting children during the inspection.
2025-09-04 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The person in charge during the inspection did not have access to the personnel and training records requested for reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was contacted and direct the staff to gather the information needed.
2024-09-09 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-16. Correction verified: 2024-09-10.
The immunization records for an infant 7 months old was not available for reviewed during the inspection.
2024-09-09 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-10.
The transportation training documenation for the director was missing one hour as required, the certficate reviewed showing only one hour was completed in January 2024.
2023-09-14 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-21. Correction verified: 2023-09-21.
The playground maintenance check list was not available for review during the inspection
2023-09-14 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-28. Correction verified: 2023-09-21.
The infant, toddler and PreK room had brown stained ceiling tiles.
2023-09-14 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-21. Correction verified: 2023-09-21.
Two out of five children files did not have immunizations available for review during the inspection.
2023-09-07 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-26.
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence the director threatened corporal punishment when using a ruler with a relative child in care.
2022-12-05 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-12-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Six children were observed watching a children show on the iPad during the walk through of the investigation inspection. Three children were observed to be under 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver in charge was informed and removed the iPad.
2022-11-30 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-03. Correction verified: 2023-01-17.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show a three years old child was left unsupervised in another classroom while in care at the operation.
2022-09-20 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver from Infant classroom did not wash their hands after finished changing diaper for a child before move on to the next child. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed and washed their hands after each diaper changing period.
2022-09-20 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-11. Correction verified: 2022-09-23.
A substitute caregiver did not have the current training certification to reviewed, The last training certification was observed completed in 2020.
2022-09-20 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-11. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
The admission information for one infant10 months old was not available for reviewed.
2022-09-20 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-11. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
The feeding instruction for four infants in care was obseved not current during the inspection. There were no certification date from three of the feeding intruction sheets from the Infant classroom.
2022-09-20 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-11. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
The immunization records for two infants was observed not available for reviewed.
2022-03-15 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-03-25.
One child record was not available for review upon request.
2022-03-15 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-03-24.
One caregiver was missing eight hours of pre-service training certification before they can be counted in ratio.
2022-03-15 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The sleeping mats in the Pre-K classroom were observed being torn showing the filling which is no longer waterproof. This was corrected, new nap mats were availble to replace the damaged ones.
2021-10-18 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-26. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
Two classrooms were observed being out of ratio during the inspection.
2021-10-18 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
The operation failed to comply with Minimum Standards when children were combined past the required age gap. NOTE: This was corrected; the groups of children were separated.
2021-10-12 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-26. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation inspection, supervision was not maintained when a child was left unsupervised on the playground on 10/7/21.
2021-10-12 · 746.701(4) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-03. Correction verified: 2021-12-29.
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the Incident/Illness Report was not completed after the operation aware of a child was left unsupervised on the playground on 10/7/21.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1372539
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.