Texas records · UPSHUR County · GILMER
First Baptist Church CDC
Licensed Center in GILMER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 4, 1999
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 217 W CASS ST, GILMER, TX 75644 1903
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 4, 1999
- Operation number
- 538322
- Licensed capacity
- 227 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- YES
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 45 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 27 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 6,079 |
| Citations recorded | 50 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | December 9, 2021 – October 5, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 23 |
| Medium High | 22 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 1, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 542 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 24, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A teacher left a child alone in a classroom unsupervised for a minute and half.
Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 673 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 603 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 14, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation left a child in the classroom unsupervised for ten minutes. The caregivers failed to follow the daily protocol when transitioning from the classroom to the playground and did not count the number of children when leaving the room.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to share the incident report with the parent within the required 48 hours.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 674 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 17, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. There is evidence of a caregiver grabbing a child's arm multiple times and pulling that child across the classroom as a form of discipline.
Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 6, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Three buckets seats in the infant classroom were occupied by 3 infants that did not have safety straps fastened or did not have a safety strap present. Four straps were missing in the bucket seats.
Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was found sleeping in a device that is restricted to use for sleeping purposes.
Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 1, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate DownRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver stepped away from a crib before putting the gate up and an infant fell out of the crib.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have prior experience working in childcare and did not have the 8 pre-service training hours that is required before supervising a group of children.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 579 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 24, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling the child's arm when she took the child by the hand while removing the child from an argument with another child.
Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 20, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 10, 20231 citation recorded1 of 824 standards cited at this visit
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
Children were observed eating snack directly off of the table during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 24, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 23, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate competency when the operations protocols were not followed when the children were in transition from the playground to the gym.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child wandered away from the class line and went into a vacant room unsupervised.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 7, 20237 citations recorded7 of 434 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High
Staff files were reviewed and found that one staff had the on line only version of CPR certification.
Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2023.
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High
During inspection an infant was observed to be asleep in a swing for 5 minutes. The caregivers were observed on video looking at the infant asleep after 3 minutes. The infant was removed and placed in bed after the inspector asked the child to be moved.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
During the course of an investigation, it was viewed on video footage that a child was grabbed by the arm and taken to the bean bag for time out by a caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsRisk level: Medium High
During inspection it was observed that a child's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
It was observed during inspection that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. It was also observed on video that a caregiver did not wash hands after multiple diaper changes of children.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2023.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low
During inspection staff files were reviewed and one fille was missing the signed affidavit.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2023.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
During inspection it was observed that a caregiver did not sanitize a changing table after a diaper change.
Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 3, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 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
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone unsupervised and found by a parent.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 16, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child got out of a gate on the playground that was not properly latched and was picked up in the parking lot by a caregiver. A group of children were left unsupervised in a classroom when the caregiver left work for the day and did not leave them with another caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 361 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 12, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 24, 20221 citation recorded1 of 643 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Allergy Alert plans were reviewed for the HASA and two plans were not complete for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 12, 20221 citation recorded1 of 244 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
During inspection there was a sanitizing spray within reach of the children in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJuly 6, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver stepped out of the room leaving one caregiver in charge of 14 two year old children. During this time a child was injured.
Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPRRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on video failing to give aid to a child who was injured after hitting the wall with his head.
Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 1, 20221 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
During follow up inspection, 2 infants were observed not strapped in the high chair table.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 20, 20224 citations recorded4 of 362 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review at inspection for the infants.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
One electrical outlet was uncovered in a classroom that was accessible to the children. This was discussed with the caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
During inspection it was observed that a cleaning/sanitizer bottle was down within reach of the children. The caregiver returned the bottle to a high cabinet during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not have access to the names and ages of the children they were responsible for at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 12, 2022Self-reported by the operation5 citations recorded5 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not follow name to face transition and a child was left unsupervised in a classroom.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was taken by the wrist and forced to walk around with the caregiver while she cleaned tables. The child tried to get away and sit down and the caregiver did not let go of the child.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not contact the parents of the children involved in the two incidents until the day after the incidents, when standards require immediate contact.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera cleaning a table that had food directly on it that a child was observed eating with a cleaning agent.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3317(3) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Wash Napkins, Bibs and TableclothsRisk level: Medium
This standard was reviewed in relation to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera placing children's snack directly on the table for the child to eat.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022.
InspectionMay 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 6, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation has operated out of ratio in the opening times in the infant room.
Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A follow up was coducted on this day. This standard was re-cited. A caregiver was observed coming in the operation with the class for gym time and did not complete the transition name to face transition form as required by the operation. The caregiver did not use good judgment when this name to face transition was not completed which ensures all of the children are with the class as required and supervision is met. There were 3 opportunities for this to be completed. This was addressed by the operation during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022.
InspectionApril 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 13, 2022Self-reported by the operation4 citations recorded4 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent immediately a child who had been placed at risk by having bleach spilled on them in an accident.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. According to manufacturers instructions 100% bleach is required to be diluted with water before use. The caregiver did not complete this before bringing the bleach in the classroom to be used to clean up an accident.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022.
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The director did not ensure that the staff were properly trained on cleaning procedures and orientation.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver involved in the incident did not have documented orientation at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 12, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
Three classrooms were observed with outlet covers that were not covered. This was corrected at inspection
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022.
ReportApril 8, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was lifted by the wrists when they were picked up.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 24, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver did not hold a child's hand that is a known "runner" which resulted in a child running away from the class and across the street in to the parking lot another business.
Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The director failed to have the operation operate in compliance when the operation has been cited for supervision 4 times in the last 6 months and 7 times in a year.
Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 29, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 17, 2021No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 15, 2021Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child got out of the classroom and was down the hall and found by another teacher.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 13, 20212 citations recorded2 of 2 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 present supervising children that did not have an eligible status. The employee left the operation during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
During inspection the children in the kittens classroom were not buckled in the high chair table. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportDecember 9, 2021Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child walked away from the class while in the gym area and was found in the foyer area unsupervised.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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