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First Friends

8 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 25, 2024.

1256 Hwy 80 E, Hallsville, TX 75650 · (903) 660-5025

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Jan 25, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2000Full Permit

Practical7:15a–4pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu · Pre-K · 40 places

Texas HHSC operation #536517 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Jan 14, 2026 to Jan 14, 20264 inspections
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- Jan 14, 2026 inspection
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2025
Jan 16, 2025 to Jan 16, 20254 inspections
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- Jan 16, 2025 inspection
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- Jan 16, 2025 inspection
2024
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  During inspection 3 of 4 caregivers did not have abuse/neglect training available for review.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  During inspection a caregiver did not have pre-service training available for review.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2024, verified Feb 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  During inspection 3 of 4 caregivers did not have abuse/neglect training available for review.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  During inspection a caregiver did not have pre-service training available for review.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2024, verified Feb 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  During inspection a caregiver did not have pre-service training available for review.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2024, verified Feb 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  During inspection 3 of 4 caregivers did not have abuse/neglect training available for review.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  During inspection a caregiver did not have pre-service training available for review.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2024, verified Feb 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  During inspection 3 of 4 caregivers did not have abuse/neglect training available for review.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2024, verified Feb 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Feb 23, 2023 to Aug 31, 20238 inspections
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2022
Mar 31, 2022 to Jun 15, 20228 inspections
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Compare nearby

Licensed centers in zip 75650, same 36-month window.

Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
First Friends this page	Pre-K	40	7:15a–4p	8 ser
Extended Family Preschool	Infant–School	129	7a–6p	Clear
Hallsville Child Development Center	Infant–School	140	6:30a–6p	4 crit·4 ser

First Friendsthis page
Pre-K · 40 places8 ser
Extended Family Preschool
Infant–School · 129 placesClear
Hallsville Child Development Center
Infant–School · 140 places4 crit·4 ser