First Baptist CDC Wharton
First Baptist CDC Wharton is a licensed child care center in Wharton, TX, licensed for up to 196 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (8 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Wharton and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
An infant under 12 months was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
One caregiver hired more than 90 days ago had first aid/cpr that was expired.
Two caregivers did not have proof that they have obtained the required 24 hours of training during their most recently completed training year.
A caregiver who was alone with children but still within her 90 days of employment did not have proof of first aid training.
A newly hired staff who was present alone with children did not have proof of orientation to the childcare operation.
A two year old child was left unattended outside the building.
The director did not have proof of training obtained in SIDS, shaken baby, safe sleep and infant development.
2 caregivers providing transportation to children in care do not have required training.
Two out of six caregivers do not have required annual training completed.
Director does not have sufficient amount of required annual training hours.
About this center
Common questions
Does First Baptist CDC Wharton take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are First Baptist CDC Wharton’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does First Baptist CDC Wharton accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has First Baptist CDC Wharton had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 9, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does First Baptist CDC Wharton compare with other daycares in Wharton?
It is #3 of 5 centers in Wharton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was First Baptist CDC Wharton last inspected?
Sep 21, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 115331 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.