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First Baptist Church CDC

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501 E North St, Kilgore, TX 75662 · (903) 986-9064

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 8 minor across 16 inspections and 8 investigations (24 visits). Most recent serious: Jan 30, 2025.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 1997. Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 180

Texas HHSC operation #523879 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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

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Inspection record

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2026
Jul 7, 2026 to Jul 7, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jan 9, 2026 to Jan 9, 20264 inspections
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- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
2025
Jan 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The floor vent in the infant room had a buildup of dust, and a few room inspected had peeling paint.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Multiple records were missing the completed Emergency Contact information.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Jan 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Multiple records were missing the completed Emergency Contact information.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The floor vent in the infant room had a buildup of dust, and a few room inspected had peeling paint.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jan 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Multiple records were missing the completed Emergency Contact information.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The floor vent in the infant room had a buildup of dust, and a few room inspected had peeling paint.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Standard 746.3407(9).
Jan 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The floor vent in the infant room had a buildup of dust, and a few room inspected had peeling paint.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Multiple records were missing the completed Emergency Contact information.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
2024
Mar 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  The required amount of lock down drills were not conducted in 2023.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During the inspection the operational policy was reviewed and found to be missing the promotion of physical activities.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  During the inspection the current employee list with first and last names was not posted, along with the keeping children safe poster and the required telephone numbers.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
Mar 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  The required amount of lock down drills were not conducted in 2023.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During the inspection the operational policy was reviewed and found to be missing the promotion of physical activities.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  During the inspection the current employee list with first and last names was not posted, along with the keeping children safe poster and the required telephone numbers.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
Mar 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During the inspection the operational policy was reviewed and found to be missing the promotion of physical activities.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  The required amount of lock down drills were not conducted in 2023.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  During the inspection the current employee list with first and last names was not posted, along with the keeping children safe poster and the required telephone numbers.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
Mar 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During the inspection the operational policy was reviewed and found to be missing the promotion of physical activities.
  Corrected Mar 18, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  The required amount of lock down drills were not conducted in 2023.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  During the inspection the current employee list with first and last names was not posted, along with the keeping children safe poster and the required telephone numbers.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
Jan 18, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an assessment. The employees who left survey was not completed by 11:59PM January 15th.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 18, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an assessment. The employees who left survey was not completed by 11:59PM January 15th.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 18, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an assessment. The employees who left survey was not completed by 11:59PM January 15th.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 18, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an assessment. The employees who left survey was not completed by 11:59PM January 15th.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2024, verified Jan 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).

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2023
Apr 25, 2023 to May 2, 20238 inspections
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- May 2, 2023 inspection
- May 2, 2023 inspection
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- May 2, 2023 inspection
- Apr 25, 2023 inspection
- Apr 25, 2023 inspection
- Apr 25, 2023 inspection
- Apr 25, 2023 inspection
2022
Jul 11, 2022 to Jul 11, 20224 inspections
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- Jul 11, 2022 inspection
- Jul 11, 2022 inspection
- Jul 11, 2022 inspection
- Jul 11, 2022 inspection
Jun 21, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat, and the straps were not being used.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  During the inspection the 3 infants not yet on table food had not had their feeding instructions reviewed and updated since March and April, one of the 3 did not have any date.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 21, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  During the inspection the 3 infants not yet on table food had not had their feeding instructions reviewed and updated since March and April, one of the 3 did not have any date.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat, and the straps were not being used.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Jun 21, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat, and the straps were not being used.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  During the inspection the 3 infants not yet on table food had not had their feeding instructions reviewed and updated since March and April, one of the 3 did not have any date.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 21, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  During the inspection the 3 infants not yet on table food had not had their feeding instructions reviewed and updated since March and April, one of the 3 did not have any date.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat, and the straps were not being used.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
2021
Oct 4, 2021 to Oct 8, 20218 inspections
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- Oct 8, 2021 inspection
- Oct 8, 2021 inspection
- Oct 8, 2021 inspection
- Oct 8, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
- Oct 4, 2021 inspection
Oct 1, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation I observed video footage and was informed that a caregiver pulled a child by the leg to move them across the floor.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2021, verified Oct 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 1, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation I observed video footage and was informed that a caregiver pulled a child by the leg to move them across the floor.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2021, verified Oct 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 1, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation I observed video footage and was informed that a caregiver pulled a child by the leg to move them across the floor.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2021, verified Oct 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 1, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation I observed video footage and was informed that a caregiver pulled a child by the leg to move them across the floor.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2021, verified Oct 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

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