First Prep Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Katy / Harris / 77449
Street address: 18855 W Little York Rd Ste 300
Phone: (281) 861-5224
Capacity: 79
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: October 7, 2022
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 January 13, 2026.

The same records list 17 cited deficiencies dated October 26, 2023 to December 11, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 6 Medium High, 6 Medium, 3 Medium Low, 1 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 16 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 16 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 17 cited deficiencies for First Prep Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 6 Medium High, 6 Medium, 3 Medium Low, 1 Low).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-13.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	6
Medium	6
Medium Low	3
Low	1
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

2025-12-11 · 746.5101(a) · High

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

The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-16

2025-12-11 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High

Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-14

2025-12-10 · 746.1003(2) · Medium

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-14

Full citation history from HHSC (41)

2025-12-11 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-14. Correction verified: 2026-01-05.
The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.
2025-12-11 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-16. Correction verified: 2026-01-20.
The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.
2025-12-10 · 746.5607(a) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-14. Correction verified: 2026-01-12.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.
2025-12-10 · 746.1003(2) · Medium
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-14. Correction verified: 2026-01-12.
Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.
2024-10-04 · 746.1311(d) · Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-10.
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
2024-10-04 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-10.
The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.
2024-10-04 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-10.
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
2024-10-04 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-18. Correction verified: 2024-10-11.
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.
2024-10-04 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.
2023-10-26 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-11-29.
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.
2023-10-26 · 746.1045 · Low
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: 2023-12-13.
One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.
2023-10-26 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.
2023-10-26 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.
2023-10-26 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-28.
The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees.
2023-10-26 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-12-06.
Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.
2023-10-26 · 746.901(6)(A) · Medium
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-12-07.
One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.
2023-10-26 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-11-29.
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.
2023-05-22 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-26. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
2023-05-22 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-26. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
2023-05-22 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-05-24.
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.
2023-04-27 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
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.
2023-04-27 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-11. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
2023-04-27 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
One child's records did not have an emergency contact information.
2023-04-27 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
2023-04-27 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-01. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
2023-04-27 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-11. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
2023-01-30 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-01-30.
The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.
2022-09-23 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-04.
One child's record did not have the required exemption form. Per the director, the parent has submitted the request to obtain an exemption.
2022-07-29 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-02. Correction verified: 2022-07-29.
One child's file did not have the healthcare statement filled out by the parent.
2022-07-29 · 746.605(14) · Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-02. Correction verified: 2022-07-29.
One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.
2022-07-29 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-02. Correction verified: 2022-07-29.
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
2022-07-29 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-29. Correction verified: 2022-08-10.
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.
2022-07-29 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-02. Correction verified: 2022-07-29.
One child's admission form did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.
2022-07-29 · 746.2207(c)(2) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-08-10.
The children were watching Black Panther. It is rated PG-13 by the MPAA.
2022-07-29 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-22. Correction verified: 2022-09-23.
Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.
2022-06-17 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: 2022-06-29.
There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.
2022-06-17 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-17. Correction verified: 2022-06-23.
A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.
2022-04-07 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-25.
The operational policies lacked 746.501 (a)(8, 9, 11, 15, , 28) (b).
2022-04-07 · 746.4315(a) · Medium
Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-25.
There was no written plan for the shared outdoor activity space with another program.
2022-04-07 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-18.
The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.
2022-04-07 · 746.4135(a) · Medium High
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-12.
The review of the children's products on the Consumer Product Safety Commission was not completed.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1403034

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.