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Licensed Center · Texas

First Prep Academy

18855 W Little York Rd Ste 300, Katy

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
79
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 7, 2022
Phone
2818615224

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

9High risk
10Medium-high risk
17Medium risk
4Medium-low risk
1Low risk
14Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 11, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-16.
  • Critical Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
    Inspector's note: The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-14.
Dec 10, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
    Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-14.
  • Non-critical Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
    Inspector's note: Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-14.
Jan 2, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 4, 2024 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
    Inspector's note: The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-11.
  • Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
    Inspector's note: The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-11.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
    Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-11.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-18.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
    Inspector's note: Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Oct 26, 2023 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
    Inspector's note: Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
    Inspector's note: The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-11-02.
  • Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
    Inspector's note: One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-12-15.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
    Inspector's note: One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
    Inspector's note: Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
  • Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
May 22, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-26.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-05.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-26.
Apr 27, 2023 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-02.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: One child's records did not have an emergency contact information. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-02.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-01.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-11.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Release Information
    Inspector's note: One child's records did not have the release information filled out. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-28.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-11.
Jan 30, 2023 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-01-30.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.