Texas records · CAMERON County · BROWNSVILLE

First Prep Preschool

Licensed Center in BROWNSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 12, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2355 BARNARD RD STE A, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 8462
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 12, 2018
Operation number: 1663427
Licensed capacity: 41 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,879
Citations recorded	11
Record covers	December 3, 2021 – June 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	4
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 15, 20262 citations recorded2 of 650 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.

Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/29/2025.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 20, 20262 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained on investigation there were concerns that the children were left unsupervised for an unknown amount of time during the hours of operation. Staff admitted that children were left unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on June 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as ExitsRisk level: High

During the investigation it was determined that the operation had the front exit door locked.

Correction verified by the state on June 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 154 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 23, 20243 citations recorded3 of 658 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two of four files were missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024.

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High

The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

One of four files was missing an affidavit of employment. Two of four files were missing education documentation.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 26, 20232 citations recorded2 of 609 standards cited at this visit

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

The lights were off in the classroom where children were napping. It took time for inspector's eyes to become adjusted and have visibility in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/13/2022.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 603 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 3, 20212 citations recorded2 of 582 standards cited at this visit

746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability InsuranceRisk level: Medium

Liability insurance was not available during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2021.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.