Texas records · SAN PATRICIO County · PORTLAND
First Baptist Preschool of Portland
Licensed Center in PORTLAND, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 28, 1986
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1305 WILDCAT DR, PORTLAND, TX 78374 2811
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 28, 1986
- Operation number
- 42251
- Licensed capacity
- 279 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 14 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 7 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,571 |
| Citations recorded | 17 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | November 10, 2021 – October 20, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 9 |
| Medium | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
ReportOctober 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 1, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 27, 20261 citation recorded1 of 617 standards cited at this visit
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 21, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 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 caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 30, 20251 citation recorded1 of 661 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 611 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentSeptember 7, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background checkRisk level: High
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 29, 20232 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 28, 20234 citations recorded4 of 645 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 424 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentAugust 5, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022.
InspectionJuly 13, 20224 citations recorded4 of 583 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
Correction verified by the state on August 5, 2022.
InspectionDecember 28, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 12, 2021No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 10, 2021Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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