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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
18855 W Little York Rd Ste 300, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County · 105 licensed daycares in 77449
Capacity rank 27 of 105 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 45 in 77449
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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
- 746.5603(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.5607(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.901(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
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
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.605(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
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
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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