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First Prep Academy

18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300, Katy TX 77449-5848 · License #1740229 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 79 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 13, 2026
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Director
Treeco Woolridge
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Address
18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300, Katy TX 77449-5848 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 79 children
15
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
6
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.5
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 13, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 11, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5603(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

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

    Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

    Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

Jan 2, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 21, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 4, 2024 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1311(d) · Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

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

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(30) · Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

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

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.2409(a)(1) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

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

    Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

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

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected by Oct 18, 2024

Oct 26, 2023 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1107(2) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

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

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Medium

    746.901(6)(A) · Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

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

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    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.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Medium Low

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

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

    Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

  • Medium Low

    746.901(1) · Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

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

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

  • Low

    746.1045 · Education Outside of U.S.

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

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    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.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

May 22, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    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.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

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

    Corrected by May 26, 2023

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected by May 26, 2023

Apr 27, 2023 — Inspection
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

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

    Corrected by May 2, 2023

  • High

    746.605(7) · Required Admission Information - Release Information

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

    Corrected by Apr 28, 2023

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected by May 11, 2023

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.

    Corrected by May 1, 2023

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

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

    Corrected by May 11, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    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.

    Corrected by May 2, 2023

Jan 30, 2023 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

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

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2023

Sep 23, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

Aug 10, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 29, 2022 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • High

    746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

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

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  • Medium

    746.605(14) · Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

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

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

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

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  • High

    746.605(7) · Required Admission Information - Release Information

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

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2207(c)(2) · Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate

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

    Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

Jun 17, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

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

    Corrected by Jun 21, 2022

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

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

    Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

Apr 25, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 7, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4135(a) · Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

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

    Corrected by Apr 14, 2022

  • High

    746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.

    Corrected by Apr 14, 2022

  • Medium

    746.4315(a) · Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan

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

    Corrected by Apr 14, 2022

  • High

    746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

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

    Corrected by Apr 14, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 11, 2025 inspection noted: “The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 4, 2024 inspection noted: “The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 26, 2023 inspection noted: “Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error