First Class Childcare Center
14159 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
12 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 15, 2026.
36 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
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Licensed capacity: 65 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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05:45 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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12 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 15, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
12 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5209(c) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(23) (4 visits); 746.1605(1) (4 visits); 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.5205(1) (4 visits); 746.611(a)(1) (4 visits); 746.4003(a) (4 visits); 746.2207(a) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(6)(A) (4 visits); 746.605(6) (4 visits); 746.301(7) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published May 29, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
40 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the exit gates in the playground area was blocked by a toy equipment.
State verification published May 29, 2026.
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
- May 29, 2026 to May 29, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 29, 2026 inspection
- May 29, 2026 inspection
- May 29, 2026 inspection
- May 29, 2026 inspection
- May 15, 2026Inspection11 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the exit gates in the playground area was blocked by a toy equipment.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Upon arrival the operation was not following their daily actively plan. The children, infants included were watching t.v. and laying on their nap cots, with the room darkened.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operations operational policy does not provide information on how a parent can access the following: Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline HHSC website
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(23).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had a classroom with infants combine with older children that was over the 18 month age difference.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The caregivers in care of the chiildren did not know all of the children ages.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The required monthly fire drills were not conducted for the month of February and March.
Correction verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
An inspection of the first aid kit identified that the inventory was incomplete. The operation is missing the required items: tweezers guaze adhesive tape
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three chilidren under two years old were observed to be having screen time. CI: The director transition the chidlren into a different classroom with no television.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The operation failed to call in substitute in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
In review of child records, it was identified that one student file was missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- MinorTexas: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required health statement information.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- May 15, 2026Inspection11 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Upon arrival the operation was not following their daily actively plan. The children, infants included were watching t.v. and laying on their nap cots, with the room darkened.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the exit gates in the playground area was blocked by a toy equipment.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three chilidren under two years old were observed to be having screen time. CI: The director transition the chidlren into a different classroom with no television.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operations operational policy does not provide information on how a parent can access the following: Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline HHSC website
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(23).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
In review of child records, it was identified that one student file was missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The operation failed to call in substitute in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The caregivers in care of the chiildren did not know all of the children ages.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
An inspection of the first aid kit identified that the inventory was incomplete. The operation is missing the required items: tweezers guaze adhesive tape
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had a classroom with infants combine with older children that was over the 18 month age difference.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The required monthly fire drills were not conducted for the month of February and March.
Correction verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required health statement information.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- May 15, 2026Inspection11 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the exit gates in the playground area was blocked by a toy equipment.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Upon arrival the operation was not following their daily actively plan. The children, infants included were watching t.v. and laying on their nap cots, with the room darkened.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operations operational policy does not provide information on how a parent can access the following: Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline HHSC website
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(23).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The caregivers in care of the chiildren did not know all of the children ages.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three chilidren under two years old were observed to be having screen time. CI: The director transition the chidlren into a different classroom with no television.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
In review of child records, it was identified that one student file was missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had a classroom with infants combine with older children that was over the 18 month age difference.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The required monthly fire drills were not conducted for the month of February and March.
Correction verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The operation failed to call in substitute in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
An inspection of the first aid kit identified that the inventory was incomplete. The operation is missing the required items: tweezers guaze adhesive tape
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required health statement information.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- May 15, 2026Inspection11 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Upon arrival the operation was not following their daily actively plan. The children, infants included were watching t.v. and laying on their nap cots, with the room darkened.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the exit gates in the playground area was blocked by a toy equipment.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The required monthly fire drills were not conducted for the month of February and March.
Correction verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The operation failed to call in substitute in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
In review of child records, it was identified that one student file was missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three chilidren under two years old were observed to be having screen time. CI: The director transition the chidlren into a different classroom with no television.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
An inspection of the first aid kit identified that the inventory was incomplete. The operation is missing the required items: tweezers guaze adhesive tape
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had a classroom with infants combine with older children that was over the 18 month age difference.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
The caregivers in care of the chiildren did not know all of the children ages.
Correction verified May 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operations operational policy does not provide information on how a parent can access the following: Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline HHSC website
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(23).
- MinorTexas: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required health statement information.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- 2025
- Dec 18, 2025 to Dec 18, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation was found to have been providing transportation to children in care without notifying licensing.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation was found to have been providing transportation to children in care without notifying licensing.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation was found to have been providing transportation to children in care without notifying licensing.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation was found to have been providing transportation to children in care without notifying licensing.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(7).
- Jan 31, 2025 to Jul 24, 20258 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2024
- Jan 26, 2024 to Jun 28, 202416 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jul 1, 2024
- Capacity
- 65 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:45 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Harris
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Contact & location
14159 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.