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Licensed center · Katy, TX

First Prep Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 79
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation

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18855 W Little York Rd Ste 300
Katy, TX 77449 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
79 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
9 other daycares within a mile

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

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 79 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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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
1740229
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
October 2022
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent Jan 13, 2026. 11 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

  • Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.5603(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

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

      Corrected Jan 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

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

      Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 10, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited
    • 746.5607(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed

      Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.

      Corrected Jan 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1003(2)Texas HHSC risk level: 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.

      Corrected Jan 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 4, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.

      Corrected Oct 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.

      Corrected Oct 11, 2024

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.

      Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.

      Corrected Oct 11, 2024

    • 746.2409(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

      Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.

      Corrected Oct 4, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 26, 2023Inspection8 standards cited
    • 746.901(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023

    • 746.901(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

      One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023

    • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      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.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees.

      Corrected Nov 2, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1045Texas HHSC risk level: Low

      Education Outside of U.S.

      One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.

      Corrected Dec 15, 2023

    • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023

    • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      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.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • May 22, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.

      Corrected May 26, 2023

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

      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.

      Corrected Jun 5, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Health Statement

      One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.

      Corrected May 26, 2023

  • Apr 27, 2023Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.605(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Admission Information - Release Information

      One child's records did not have the release information filled out.

      Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

      The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.

      Corrected May 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      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.

      Corrected May 2, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Health Statement

      One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.

      Corrected May 11, 2023

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.

      Corrected May 11, 2023

    • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      One child's records did not have an emergency contact information.

      Corrected May 2, 2023

  • Jan 30, 2023Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 23, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One child's record did not have the required exemption form. Per the director, the parent has submitted the request to obtain an exemption.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2022

  • Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 29, 2022Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Health Statement

      One child's file did not have the healthcare statement filled out by the parent.

      Corrected Aug 2, 2022

    • 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      One child's admission form did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.

      Corrected Aug 2, 2022

    • 746.2207(c)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate

      The children were watching Black Panther. It is rated PG-13 by the MPAA.

      Corrected Aug 5, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.

      Corrected Sep 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.605(14)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

      One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.

      Corrected Aug 2, 2022

    • 746.605(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Admission Information - Release Information

      One child's records did not have the release information filled out.

      Corrected Aug 2, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      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.

      Corrected Jul 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 17, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.

      Corrected Jun 17, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.

      Corrected Jun 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

41 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jan 13, 2026. All 41 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High922%
  • Medium High1024%
  • Medium1741%
  • Medium Low410%
  • Low12%
Visits with nothing cited
5 of 14 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 41 findings, 40 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Dec 11, 2025, 1 clean visit since

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.

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