Licensed center · Brownsville, TX

First Prep Preschool

Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
Capacity 41
Accepts child care assistance
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2355 Barnard Rd Ste A

Brownsville, TX 78520 Map and directions

Hours: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Days: Mon to Fri
Ages: Infants to school age
Capacity: 41 children
Meals: Meals and snacks provided
Nearby: 17 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
Sunday	Closed
Monday	7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday	7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Closed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age

Programs and features on the state record

Licensed for 41 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school

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2355 Barnard Rd Ste A, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County · 37 licensed daycares in 78520

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit: On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number: 1663427
Permit type: Licensed center
Licensed since: October 2018
Adverse action on record: No
Conditions on permit: No
Corrective action: No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Jun 15, 2026. 5 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

Jun 15, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/29/2025.
  Corrected Jun 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.
  Corrected Jun 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given
Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 20, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained on investigation there were concerns that the children were left unsupervised for an unknown amount of time during the hours of operation. Staff admitted that children were left unsupervised.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5209(c)Texas HHSC risk level: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  During the investigation it was determined that the operation had the front exit door locked.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given
Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 23, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One of four files was missing an affidavit of employment. Two of four files were missing education documentation.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two of four files were missing immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024
- 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024
Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lights were off in the classroom where children were napping. It took time for inspector's eyes to become adjusted and have visibility in the classroom.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/13/2022.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 3, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
  Liability insurance was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021

Cited standards by risk level

11 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently Jun 15, 2026. All 11 shown are recorded as corrected.

High436%
Medium High436%
Medium327%
Medium Low0
Low0

Visits with nothing cited: 4 of 8 shown
Corrected at the visit: 0 of 11 findings, 11 more corrected later
Most recent citation: Jun 15, 2026

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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