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Fresh Start Developmental Learning & Fine Art Center

12 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jun 11, 2024.

1620 Spencer Hwy Ste 21, South Houston, TX 77587 · (713) 378-0255

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 11, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2013Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 48

Texas HHSC operation #1512384 · 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 tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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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.

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2026
Apr 6, 2026 to Apr 6, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
2025
May 21, 2025 to May 21, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 21, 2025 inspection
- May 21, 2025 inspection
- May 21, 2025 inspection
- May 21, 2025 inspection
2024
Jun 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  The outside dinosaur rocking play equipment has an open and sharp crack on the head of the dinosaur.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 18, 2024. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment
  It was found during naptime that school age children did not have appropriate nap or resting equipment.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2024, verified Jun 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2705(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child did not have a health care statement on file.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2024, verified Jun 17, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Jun 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment
  It was found during naptime that school age children did not have appropriate nap or resting equipment.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2024, verified Jun 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2705(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child did not have a health care statement on file.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2024, verified Jun 17, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  The outside dinosaur rocking play equipment has an open and sharp crack on the head of the dinosaur.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 18, 2024. Standard 746.3701(5).
Jun 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child did not have a health care statement on file.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2024, verified Jun 17, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment
  It was found during naptime that school age children did not have appropriate nap or resting equipment.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2024, verified Jun 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2705(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  The outside dinosaur rocking play equipment has an open and sharp crack on the head of the dinosaur.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 18, 2024. Standard 746.3701(5).
Jun 11, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment
  It was found during naptime that school age children did not have appropriate nap or resting equipment.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2024, verified Jun 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2705(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  The outside dinosaur rocking play equipment has an open and sharp crack on the head of the dinosaur.
  Corrected Jul 2, 2024, verified Jul 18, 2024. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child did not have a health care statement on file.
  Corrected Jun 18, 2024, verified Jun 17, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
2023
Oct 30, 2023 to Nov 8, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 8, 2023 inspection
- Nov 8, 2023 inspection
- Nov 8, 2023 inspection
- Nov 8, 2023 inspection
- Oct 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Jun 27, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing first aid kit. Note: corrected when first aid kit replaced.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Director missing current transportation safety training.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver missing current CPR training.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  I observe in the playground piece of equipment that was broken and unlock gate leading to hazardous area.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Two caregivers missing current first aid training.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  No playground maintenance checklist available for review.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Standard 746.4751(b).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing first aid kit. Note: corrected when first aid kit replaced.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver missing current CPR training.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Director missing current transportation safety training.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Two caregivers missing current first aid training.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  No playground maintenance checklist available for review.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  I observe in the playground piece of equipment that was broken and unlock gate leading to hazardous area.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing first aid kit. Note: corrected when first aid kit replaced.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  No playground maintenance checklist available for review.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  I observe in the playground piece of equipment that was broken and unlock gate leading to hazardous area.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Director missing current transportation safety training.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Two caregivers missing current first aid training.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver missing current CPR training.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Standard 746.1315(b).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing first aid kit. Note: corrected when first aid kit replaced.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver missing current CPR training.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Two caregivers missing current first aid training.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Director missing current transportation safety training.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  I observe in the playground piece of equipment that was broken and unlock gate leading to hazardous area.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  No playground maintenance checklist available for review.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2023, verified Jun 30, 2023. Standard 746.4751(b).
2022
Sep 20, 2022 to Sep 20, 20224 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 20, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2022 complaint investigation
Jul 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  It was found that the fire inspection was last completed on 06/22/21 and expired on 06/22/22.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  It was found that the fire inspection was last completed on 06/22/21 and expired on 06/22/22.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  It was found that the fire inspection was last completed on 06/22/21 and expired on 06/22/22.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  It was found that the fire inspection was last completed on 06/22/21 and expired on 06/22/22.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2022, verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).

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