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First Prep Preschool

16 critical, 20 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 15, 2026.

2355 Barnard Rd Ste A, Brownsville, TX 78520 · (956) 801-2283

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsBrownsville licensed centers, n=107

Critical findings16 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 15, 2026.

Critical16 vs median 0

41% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 4

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2018Full Permit

Practical7:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 41

Texas HHSC operation #1663427 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jun 15, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.
  Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Jun 15, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.
  Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Jun 15, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.
  Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Jun 15, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.
  Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Apr 20, 2026Inspection
No findings
Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
Apr 20, 2026Inspection
No findings
Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 20, 2026 to Apr 20, 20262 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 20, 2026 inspection
- Apr 20, 2026 inspection
Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
2025
Sep 2, 2025 to Sep 2, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 2, 2025 inspection
- Sep 2, 2025 inspection
- Sep 2, 2025 inspection
- Sep 2, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two of four files were missing immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Oct 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two of four files were missing immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two of four files were missing immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two of four files were missing immunization records.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
2023
Nov 14, 2023 to Nov 14, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Oct 31, 2022 to Oct 31, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 31, 2022 inspection
- Oct 31, 2022 inspection
- Oct 31, 2022 inspection
- Oct 31, 2022 inspection
2021
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
  Liability insurance was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
  Liability insurance was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
  Liability insurance was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
  Liability insurance was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).

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