Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77005
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited First Christian School for 43 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 9 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 14 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5103 (10 times, most recently Jun 22, 2023).
The state lists First Christian School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Snacks Provided, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 43 violations at First Christian School, 14 fall under rules Texas weights High and 22 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 14 | 33% |
| Medium High | 22 | 51% |
| Medium | 5 | 12% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 2% |
| Low | 1 | 2% |
First Christian School had 43 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
7 rules were cited more than once at First Christian School in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.5103 Medium High | 10 | When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 22, 2023 · first: Oct 12, 2022 |
| 746.1309 Medium High | 4 | A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024 Most recent: Sep 30, 2025 · first: Oct 9, 2023 |
| 745.641 High | 4 | An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 17, 2024 · first: Oct 12, 2022 |
| 746.1003 High | 4 | The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 22, 2023 · first: May 10, 2023 |
| 746.201 Medium High | 4 | The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023 Most recent: Jun 22, 2023 · first: May 17, 2022 |
| 746.401 Medium | 2 | The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 29, 2026 · first: Sep 29, 2026 |
| 746.5105 High | 2 | Corrections Made to Fire Inspection Most recent: Jan 13, 2025 · first: Oct 9, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 10 | 26 |
| 2024 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
25 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Inspection | 693 | 4 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Inspection | 574 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Inspection | 3 | 2 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Inspection | 703 | None |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | 2 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Inspection | 569 | 6 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Inspection | 3 | 3 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Inspection | 4 | 3 |
| May 22, 2023 | Inspection | 5 | 5 |
| May 10, 2023 | Assessment | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Inspection | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Inspection | 476 | 4 |
| May 17, 2022 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
3 rules cited at First Christian School changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium Low · Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection
Parent Notification Letter was not Displayed at operation.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection
Annual product certification was not current or displayed.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection
Keeping Children Safe poster was not displayed in Operation.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection
One child did not have emergency medical treatment authorization on file. NOTE: Director procured emailed authorization including signature during inspection.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text
Medium · Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection
One caregiver was missing building and premises safety training.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection
One caregiver was missing the following training: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jan 13, 2025 · Inspection
The operation has not made corrections to the violations listed on the most recent fire inspection.
Official text of rule 746.5105
Medium High · Jan 13, 2025 · Inspection
During today's visit I observed two non walking eleven month old infants on mats.
In plain English: The infant area must have an adult-size rocker or chair, an individual crib for each non-walking infant under 12 months, and an individual crib, cot, bed, or waterproof or washable mat for each walking infant or infant 12 months or older. It must also have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area and enough toys to keep infants engaged. Official rule text
High · Jul 17, 2024 · Inspection
A caregiver was observed with a group of 8 children ages 4-12 months old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. The caregiver was removed from the classroom during this inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 17, 2024 · Inspection
Snug fitting sheets are needed in cribs in one infant classroom.
In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text
High · Jul 16, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a firearm was brought into the operation.
Official text of rule 746.3707
High · Jul 16, 2024 · Investigation (report)
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, it was determined the director did not demonstrate good judgement when bringing a firearm into the building.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
Medium High · Oct 9, 2023 · Inspection
One staff member needed training in the following topics: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). -Understanding early childhood brain development.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Low · Oct 9, 2023 · Inspection
Training certificates were reviewed during this inspection and it was determined the director provided trainings to staff members. The operation received an administrative penalty on 10/12/2022, 04/04/2023, and 05/22/2023.
Official text of rule 746.1317
Medium High · Oct 9, 2023 · Inspection
Medication stored in its original container is needed for one child in care.
In plain English: Medication must be given as the label directs or as the child's health-care professional changes in writing, only to the child it is meant for, from the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date it was brought in, and never after it expires. Each dose must be recorded with the child's name, the medication, the date, time, and amount, and the employee's full name, and the records kept for at least three months. Official rule text
Medium · Oct 9, 2023 · Inspection
Two staff members need trainings in all special topics.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Oct 9, 2023 · Inspection
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
High · Oct 9, 2023 · Inspection
All corrections made per the fire department have not been completed.
Official text of rule 746.5105
High · Jun 22, 2023 · Inspection
The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jun 22, 2023 · Inspection
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jun 22, 2023 · Inspection
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 22, 2023 · Inspection
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 22, 2023 · Inspection
A caregiver was observed outdoors with a group of 17 children. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 22, 2023 · Inspection
A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages two-three years old was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated twelve children were present, however thirteen were counted in the room. A caregiver responsible for an outdoor group of children ages three-four years old was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated eight children, however nine were present.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Medium High · May 22, 2023 · Inspection
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 22, 2023 · Inspection
The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 10, 2023 · Assessment
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · May 10, 2023 · Assessment
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Apr 20, 2023 · Assessment
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 4, 2023 · Inspection
One child was observed laying on a ripped nap mat.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
Medium High · Apr 4, 2023 · Inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Apr 4, 2023 · Inspection
A caregiver responsible for a group of nine children ages 12-23 months old was present without an eligible background check. A caregiver responsible for a group of 10 children ages 3-5 years old was present without an eligible background check. A caregiver responsible for a group of 12 children ages 12-23 months was present without an eligible background check.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Mar 21, 2023 · Assessment
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
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Medium High · Feb 28, 2023 · Assessment
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
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Medium High · Jan 26, 2023 · Assessment
The operation has not been able to provide documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
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Medium High · Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection
Food allergy emergency plans are needed for two children in care.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
High · Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection
A caregiver was observed caring for 11 children ages 3-5 years old. The operation had not received notice of eligibility.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection
Current Pediatric CPR/FIrst Aid training is needed for one staff member.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · May 17, 2022 · Assessment
The permit holder continues to fail at designating a qualified director for the operation as it pertains to minimum standard guidelines.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).