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Kids First of Pasadena

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

11 state inspections, last 2 years
26 deficiencies on the state’s summary
23 high or medium-high risk
October 15, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued February 10, 2023
Capacity
95 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1734327

Where

2722 Pasadena Blvd
Pasadena, TX 77502

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 10
  • Medium-high 13
  • Medium 3
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

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 26.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 29, 2026Medium746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
State’s note: “The caregiver in charge was unsble to provide access to personnel and other essential records for review upon request.”
October 13, 2026
September 29, 2026Medium High746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
State’s note: “I observed seat belt locking mechanism broken on two seat belts in the day care van.”
October 13, 2026
September 29, 2026Medium High746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
State’s note: “During the inspection I observe caregiver was unable to provide adequate and consistent care for a child with special needs.”
October 6, 2026
May 18, 2026Medium High746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
State’s note: “The operation's Designee must be added as a controlling person through daycare portal or completing Controlling Person Request form 2760.”
May 18, 2026
November 13, 2025High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “Based on information gathered through interviews it was determined that caregivers failed to demonstrate self-control when they were found to have used profanity in front of children in care.”
December 8, 2025
November 5, 2025Medium746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
State’s note: “The operation failed to provide proof of coverage annually by anniversary date of issuance.”
November 12, 2025
November 7, 2024High746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
State’s note: “The fire extinguisher in the van indicated that it was empty needs to be replaced. Note: corrected during inspection.”
At the inspection
November 7, 2024Medium High746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
State’s note: “It was determined caregiver does not have high school diploma or high school equivalent certificate.”
November 29, 2024
March 12, 2024High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “Upon arrival at the center the front door was opened by a caregiver exiting the kitchen area. There were 4-children, ages 18 months to 4 yrs old, napping in a classroom without a caregiver being present.”
March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024Medium High746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
State’s note: “There was only staff present in the building during nap time.”
March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024Medium High746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
State’s note: “A notice was not posted informing parents of the departure and return times for the field trip children attended today.”
March 12, 2024
February 26, 2024Medium746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
State’s note: “The First Aid Kit in the personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a thermometer.”
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024Medium High746.5607(a)(1) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Meet federal standards
State’s note: “A seat that did not meet the required federal safety guidelines was being used as a booster seat when transporting children. A picture was taken.”
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024High746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
State’s note: “The personal vehicle used for transportation is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.”
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024High746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
State’s note: “The personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a list of the children being transported each day.”
February 26, 2024
August 16, 2023Medium High746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
State’s note: “One out of two employee files did not have a high school diploma in the employee file. This is going to be corrected by the employee getting the diploma and putting it in the file and sending a copy to Licensing.”
August 18, 2023
August 16, 2023High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The fire inspection expired on 2-22-2023. The Director is going to get the fire inspection done.”
August 18, 2023
January 18, 2023Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “During the walk through, it was observed there were roaches in rooms, dust and debris on the floors and tables. Food items and containers left open accessible to children. Chemical items accessible to children and stored near formula milk,and equipment were not sanitized. Dirty diapers disposed openly with odor inside the trash can. Two toilet(s) were observ…”
January 20, 2023
January 18, 2023Medium High746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
State’s note: “Infant bottle used was not label. Another bottle that was observe in the kitchen was not label.”
January 19, 2023
January 5, 2023Medium High746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
State’s note: “Climbing structure did not have surfacing underneth,nor around it.”
January 12, 2023
January 5, 2023Medium High746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
State’s note: “Caregiver changed one toddler and one infant at the changing station, but did not was wash their hands after. Note: Corrections were made at inspection.”
At the inspection
January 5, 2023Medium High746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
State’s note: “Caregiver change two children's diaper, and did not wash her hands right after changing the children. Note: It was corrected during inspection.”
At the inspection
January 5, 2023High746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
State’s note: “Personal vehicle use for transportation, there was no Fire Extinguisher inside.”
January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “Cleaning Products were accessible to children. Note: This was corrected at inspection, Cleaning Chemicals were stored out of reach children.”
At the inspection
January 5, 2023High746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
State’s note: “Director did not notify that Transportation was being used. Personal vehicle was used to transport children. Note: Vehicle was evaluated and transportation was added at inspection.”
January 5, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Kids First of Pasadena?

Texas HHSC's file lists 11 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 15, 2026. 5 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Kids First of Pasadena have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 26: 10 high-risk, 13 medium-high-risk, 3 medium-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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