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First Prep Academy

Katy, TX 77449Operation #1740229

Capacity reported
79
Ages served
4
Programs reported
7
Five-year activities
12

First Prep Academy details

Address
18855 W Little York Rd Ste 300, Katy, TX 77449
Phone
(281) 861-5224
Hours
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Infant, Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
Capacity
79
Child care subsidies
Acceptance reported in source
Permit
Full Permit · issued Oct 7, 2022

Ages and programs reported

These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.

InfantPre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerAfter School CareBefore School CareField TripsMeals ProvidedSchool Age CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from School

Regulatory activity and compliance context

Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.

DateActivityViolation found
Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo
Dec 11, 2025InspectionYes
Dec 10, 2025ReportYes
Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo
Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo
Oct 4, 2024InspectionYes
Oct 26, 2023InspectionYes
May 22, 2023InspectionYes
Apr 27, 2023InspectionYes
Jan 30, 2023AssessmentYes
Sep 23, 2022InspectionYes
Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo

Recent cited standards in the source

High

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

Correction verification date: Jan 20, 2026.

Medium High

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

Correction verification date: Jan 5, 2026.

Medium High

746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed

Correction verification date: Jan 12, 2026.

Medium

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

Correction verification date: Jan 12, 2026.

Medium High

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

Correction verification date: Oct 10, 2024.

Medium High

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

Correction verification date: Oct 10, 2024.

Medium

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

Correction verification date: Oct 10, 2024.

Medium

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

Correction verification date: Oct 11, 2024.

Medium High

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

Source says corrected at inspection.

Medium

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Correction verification date: Nov 29, 2023.

Medium Low

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Correction verification date: Dec 5, 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

Correction verification date: Nov 28, 2023.

Low

746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.

Correction verification date: Dec 13, 2023.

Medium

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

Correction verification date: Dec 7, 2023.

Medium Low

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

Correction verification date: Dec 6, 2023.

Medium High

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

Correction verification date: Dec 5, 2023.

Medium

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

Correction verification date: Nov 29, 2023.

Medium

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

Correction verification date: May 23, 2023.

High

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

Correction verification date: May 24, 2023.

Medium

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

Correction verification date: May 22, 2023.

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Questions about First Prep Academy

Is First Prep Academy a licensed child care center?

Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.

Where can I see inspection information for First Prep Academy?

Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.

Does First Prep Academy accept child care subsidies?

The source record reports that this center accepts child care subsidies. Confirm current participation, openings, copays, and family eligibility through the center and Texas Child Care Services.

What are the hours for First Prep Academy?

The HHSC source record reports 06:00 AM-06:30 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.

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