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First Christian Church Prep School

16 critical, 24 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 27, 2026.

1300 S 1st St, Lufkin, TX 75901 · (936) 634-9698

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLufkin licensed centers, n=34

Critical findings16 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 12 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 27, 2026.

Critical16 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 7

74% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1985Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 204

Texas HHSC operation #180376 · 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 careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
Aug 27, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Operation fire inspection expired on 7-18-2026.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  During the monitoring inspection, one of two transportation vehicles did not have child safety alarm.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  The operation has not documented any severe weather drills for the year.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  During the monitoring inspection, there were two out of ten staff files with no 2025-2026 annual training hours available for review.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  The operation has not documented any lock down drills for the year.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  During the monitoring inspection, one of ten children files did not have immunization records available for review.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Aug 27, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  During the monitoring inspection, one of two transportation vehicles did not have child safety alarm.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Operation fire inspection expired on 7-18-2026.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  During the monitoring inspection, one of ten children files did not have immunization records available for review.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  During the monitoring inspection, there were two out of ten staff files with no 2025-2026 annual training hours available for review.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  The operation has not documented any lock down drills for the year.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  The operation has not documented any severe weather drills for the year.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).
Aug 27, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  During the monitoring inspection, one of two transportation vehicles did not have child safety alarm.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Operation fire inspection expired on 7-18-2026.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  The operation has not documented any severe weather drills for the year.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  The operation has not documented any lock down drills for the year.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  During the monitoring inspection, there were two out of ten staff files with no 2025-2026 annual training hours available for review.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  During the monitoring inspection, one of ten children files did not have immunization records available for review.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Aug 27, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  During the monitoring inspection, one of two transportation vehicles did not have child safety alarm.
  Corrected Sep 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Operation fire inspection expired on 7-18-2026.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  During the monitoring inspection, one of ten children files did not have immunization records available for review.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  The operation has not documented any lock down drills for the year.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  The operation has not documented any severe weather drills for the year.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  During the monitoring inspection, there were two out of ten staff files with no 2025-2026 annual training hours available for review.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
2025
Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 11, 20254 inspections
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Aug 6, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a caregiver at the operation whose background check was pending. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the caregiver leave.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Aug 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a caregiver at the operation whose background check was pending. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the caregiver leave.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Aug 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a caregiver at the operation whose background check was pending. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the caregiver leave.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Aug 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a caregiver at the operation whose background check was pending. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the caregiver leave.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Aug 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jan 24, 2025 to Jul 29, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 29, 2025 inspection
- Jul 29, 2025 inspection
- Jul 29, 2025 inspection
- Jan 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 24, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 11, 20244 investigations
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- Dec 11, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 11, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 11, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 11, 2024 complaint investigation
Aug 14, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The Director did not have her annual training hours available. The Director is going to correct this by getting her annual training hours.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The Director did not have her up to date transportation training The Director is going to correct this by getting her up to date transportation training..
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Aug 14, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The Director did not have her up to date transportation training The Director is going to correct this by getting her up to date transportation training..
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The Director did not have her annual training hours available. The Director is going to correct this by getting her annual training hours.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
Aug 14, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The Director did not have her up to date transportation training The Director is going to correct this by getting her up to date transportation training..
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The Director did not have her annual training hours available. The Director is going to correct this by getting her annual training hours.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
Aug 14, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The Director did not have her annual training hours available. The Director is going to correct this by getting her annual training hours.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The Director did not have her up to date transportation training The Director is going to correct this by getting her up to date transportation training..
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
2023
Oct 26, 2023 to Nov 13, 20238 inspections
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- Nov 13, 2023 inspection
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- Oct 26, 2023 inspection
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- Oct 26, 2023 inspection
Oct 25, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  It was found that a child was left unsupervised for approximately 10-15 minutes alone on the playground.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2023, verified Nov 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 25, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  It was found that a child was left unsupervised for approximately 10-15 minutes alone on the playground.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2023, verified Nov 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 25, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  It was found that a child was left unsupervised for approximately 10-15 minutes alone on the playground.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2023, verified Nov 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 25, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  It was found that a child was left unsupervised for approximately 10-15 minutes alone on the playground.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2023, verified Nov 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Aug 31, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were 9 infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Aug 31, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were 9 infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Aug 31, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were 9 infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Aug 31, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were 9 infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
2022
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were four infant feeding instructions that need to be updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  All four people who transport, tranportation training expired August. The Director is going to correct by getting the transportation training done and sent to Licensing before they transport.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Sep 12, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  All four people who transport, tranportation training expired August. The Director is going to correct by getting the transportation training done and sent to Licensing before they transport.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Sep 12, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were four infant feeding instructions that need to be updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were four infant feeding instructions that need to be updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  All four people who transport, tranportation training expired August. The Director is going to correct by getting the transportation training done and sent to Licensing before they transport.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Sep 12, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  All four people who transport, tranportation training expired August. The Director is going to correct by getting the transportation training done and sent to Licensing before they transport.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2022, verified Sep 12, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were four infant feeding instructions that need to be updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 746.2421(b).
2021
Oct 19, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection expired on 4-26-2021. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Oct 22, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 19, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection expired on 4-26-2021. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Oct 22, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 19, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection expired on 4-26-2021. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Oct 22, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Standard 746.5101(a).
Oct 19, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection expired on 4-26-2021. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Oct 22, 2021, verified Oct 21, 2021. Standard 746.5101(a).

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