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First Baptist CDC Wharton

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 9, 2026.

507 N Fulton St, Wharton, TX 77488 · (979) 532-1462

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At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 9, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1986Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 196 places

Texas HHSC operation #115331 · 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 providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
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
Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 29, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 14, 2026 inspection
Jul 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  An infant under 12 months was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Jul 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  An infant under 12 months was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Jul 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  An infant under 12 months was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Jul 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  An infant under 12 months was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
2025
Sep 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  One caregiver hired more than 90 days ago had first aid/cpr that was expired.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Sep 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  One caregiver hired more than 90 days ago had first aid/cpr that was expired.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Sep 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  One caregiver hired more than 90 days ago had first aid/cpr that was expired.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Sep 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  One caregiver hired more than 90 days ago had first aid/cpr that was expired.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
2024
Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 15, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 15, 2024 inspection
- Nov 15, 2024 inspection
- Nov 15, 2024 inspection
- Nov 15, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 15, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two caregivers did not have proof that they have obtained the required 24 hours of training during their most recently completed training year.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  A caregiver who was alone with children but still within her 90 days of employment did not have proof of first aid training.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  A newly hired staff who was present alone with children did not have proof of orientation to the childcare operation.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
Dec 15, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two caregivers did not have proof that they have obtained the required 24 hours of training during their most recently completed training year.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  A newly hired staff who was present alone with children did not have proof of orientation to the childcare operation.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  A caregiver who was alone with children but still within her 90 days of employment did not have proof of first aid training.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
Dec 15, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two caregivers did not have proof that they have obtained the required 24 hours of training during their most recently completed training year.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  A newly hired staff who was present alone with children did not have proof of orientation to the childcare operation.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  A caregiver who was alone with children but still within her 90 days of employment did not have proof of first aid training.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
Dec 15, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  A newly hired staff who was present alone with children did not have proof of orientation to the childcare operation.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two caregivers did not have proof that they have obtained the required 24 hours of training during their most recently completed training year.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  A caregiver who was alone with children but still within her 90 days of employment did not have proof of first aid training.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

Jul 21, 2023 to Jul 25, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 25, 2023 inspection
- Jul 25, 2023 inspection
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- Jul 25, 2023 inspection
- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
- Jul 21, 2023 inspection
Jul 18, 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
  A two year old child was left unattended outside the building.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 18, 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
  A two year old child was left unattended outside the building.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 18, 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
  A two year old child was left unattended outside the building.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 18, 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
  A two year old child was left unattended outside the building.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director did not have proof of training obtained in SIDS, shaken baby, safe sleep and infant development.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2023, verified Jan 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
Jan 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director did not have proof of training obtained in SIDS, shaken baby, safe sleep and infant development.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2023, verified Jan 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
Jan 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director did not have proof of training obtained in SIDS, shaken baby, safe sleep and infant development.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2023, verified Jan 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
Jan 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director did not have proof of training obtained in SIDS, shaken baby, safe sleep and infant development.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2023, verified Jan 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
2022
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  Director does not have sufficient amount of required annual training hours.
  Corrected Feb 18, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Two out of six caregivers do not have required annual training completed.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  2 caregivers providing transportation to children in care do not have required training.
  Corrected Feb 1, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  Director does not have sufficient amount of required annual training hours.
  Corrected Feb 18, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Two out of six caregivers do not have required annual training completed.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  2 caregivers providing transportation to children in care do not have required training.
  Corrected Feb 1, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  2 caregivers providing transportation to children in care do not have required training.
  Corrected Feb 1, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  Director does not have sufficient amount of required annual training hours.
  Corrected Feb 18, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Two out of six caregivers do not have required annual training completed.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  Director does not have sufficient amount of required annual training hours.
  Corrected Feb 18, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Two out of six caregivers do not have required annual training completed.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2022, verified Mar 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  2 caregivers providing transportation to children in care do not have required training.
  Corrected Feb 1, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).

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