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First Christian School

Houston, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

6 state inspections, last 2 years
43 deficiencies on the state’s summary
36 high or medium-high risk
November 5, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued April 28, 2005
Capacity
217 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
No
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
848336

Where

1601 Sunset Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 14
  • Medium-high 22
  • Medium 5
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 43.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 29, 2026Medium746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
State’s note: “Annual product certification was not current or displayed.”
October 6, 2026
September 29, 2026High746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
State’s note: “One child did not have emergency medical treatment authorization on file. NOTE: Director procured emailed authorization including signature during inspection.”
At the inspection
September 29, 2026Medium Low746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
State’s note: “Parent Notification Letter was not Displayed at operation.”
October 6, 2026
September 29, 2026Medium746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
State’s note: “Keeping Children Safe poster was not displayed in Operation.”
October 6, 2026
September 30, 2025Medium746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
State’s note: “One caregiver was missing building and premises safety training.”
October 7, 2025
September 30, 2025Medium High746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
State’s note: “One caregiver was missing the following training: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)”
October 7, 2025
January 13, 2025Medium High746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “During today's visit I observed two non walking eleven month old infants on mats.”
January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025High746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
State’s note: “The operation has not made corrections to the violations listed on the most recent fire inspection.”
February 7, 2025
July 17, 2024High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed with a group of 8 children ages 4-12 months old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. The caregiver was removed from the classroom during this inspection.”
July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024Medium High746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
State’s note: “Snug fitting sheets are needed in cribs in one infant classroom.”
July 24, 2024
July 16, 2024High746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a firearm was brought into the operation.”
August 14, 2024
July 16, 2024High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “Based on the information obtained during this investigation, it was determined the director did not demonstrate good judgement when bringing a firearm into the building.”
August 14, 2024
October 9, 2023Medium746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
State’s note: “Two staff members need trainings in all special topics.”
October 13, 2023
October 9, 2023Low746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
State’s note: “Training certificates were reviewed during this inspection and it was determined the director provided trainings to staff members. The operation received an administrative penalty on 10/12/2022, 04/04/2023, and 05/22/2023.”
October 9, 2023
October 9, 2023Medium High746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
State’s note: “One staff member needed training in the following topics: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). -Understanding early childhood brain development.”
October 13, 2023
October 9, 2023Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.”
October 12, 2023
October 9, 2023High746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
State’s note: “All corrections made per the fire department have not been completed.”
October 23, 2023
October 9, 2023Medium High746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
State’s note: “Medication stored in its original container is needed for one child in care.”
October 11, 2023
June 22, 2023High746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
State’s note: “The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.”
July 10, 2023
June 22, 2023Medium High746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
State’s note: “The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.”
July 10, 2023
June 22, 2023Medium High746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
State’s note: “The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.”
July 10, 2023
June 6, 2023High746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
State’s note: “The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.”
June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023Medium High746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
State’s note: “The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.”
June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023Medium High746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
State’s note: “The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.”
June 13, 2023
May 22, 2023High746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
State’s note: “The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.”
May 22, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected First Christian School?

Texas HHSC's file lists 6 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on November 5, 2026. 3 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does First Christian School have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 43: 14 high-risk, 22 medium-high-risk, 5 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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