First Prep Academy

Licensed Center in KATY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 7, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300, KATY, TX 77449 5848
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 7, 2022
Operation number: 1740229
Licensed capacity: 79 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,364
Citations recorded	41
Record covers	April 7, 2022 – January 13, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	10
Medium	17
Medium Low	4
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 11, 20252 citations recorded2 of 353 standards cited at this visit

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyRisk level: Medium High

The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.

Correction verified by the state on January 5, 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

The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 10, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly InstalledRisk level: Medium High

Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium

Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 428 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 4, 20245 citations recorded5 of 893 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High

The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2024.

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

One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesRisk level: Medium

The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2024.

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in CribRisk level: Medium High

Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 26, 20238 citations recorded8 of 480 standards cited at this visit

746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentRisk level: Medium Low

Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2023.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for one caregiver. 1. emergency preparedness and 3. administering medication.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023.

746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Low

One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2023.

746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesRisk level: Medium

One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameRisk level: Medium Low

The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium

The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication and 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 22, 20233 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023.

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

The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director has initiated the process to have the fire inspection conducted. Per the director, there are scheduling issues with fie marshal's office.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023.

InspectionApril 27, 20236 citations recorded6 of 783 standards cited at this visit

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release InformationRisk level: High

One child's records did not have the release information filled out.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 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 fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

There were 6 children in care in the infant classroom. The child/caregiver ratio was not met in the infant classroom. The specified age group was 12 months. The child/caregiver ratio was over by 2 children.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

One child's records did not have an emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023.

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

Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023.

AssessmentJanuary 30, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 23, 20221 citation recorded1 of 515 standards cited at this visit

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

One child's record did not have the required exemption form. Per the director, the parent has submitted the request to obtain an exemption.

Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2022.

InspectionAugust 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 29, 20227 citations recorded7 of 494 standards cited at this visit

746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age ChildRisk level: Medium

One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.

Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2022.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

One child's admission form did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.

Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2022.

746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriateRisk level: Medium

The children were watching Black Panther. It is rated PG-13 by the MPAA.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release InformationRisk level: High

One child's records did not have the release information filled out.

Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

One child's file did not have the healthcare statement filled out by the parent.

Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2022.

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

Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The caregiver in the infant classroom had 5 children in care when the inspector walked into the classroom. The specified age group (SAG) was 11 months. The director took a 2-year-old child to another classroom. The child/caregiver ratio was not met with SAG of 11 months. It was over by one child.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 17, 20222 citations recorded2 of 214 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.

Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 7, 20224 citations recorded4 of 1,186 standards cited at this visit

746.4315(a) - Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written PlanRisk level: Medium

There was no written plan for the shared outdoor activity space with another program.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2022.

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe productsRisk level: Medium High

The review of the children's products on the Consumer Product Safety Commission was not completed.

Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operational policies lacked 746.501 (a)(8, 9, 11, 15, , 28) (b).

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2022. 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.