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First Baptist Church CDC

217 W Cass St, Gilmer, TX 75644 · Upshur County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

First Baptist Church CDC is a licensed child care center in Gilmer, TX, licensed for up to 227 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 46 times and investigated 26 reports. Inspectors recorded 51 citations, 24 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (10 of 51). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 21 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Gilmer and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#4 of 5 centers in Gilmer
24High risk
22Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
51 citations from 46 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 29, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 9, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision10
Caregiver conduct8
Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications6
Staff ratios5
Food & feeding5
Health & medication4
Sleep safety3
Other standards2
Child protection1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A teacher left a child alone in a classroom unsupervised for a minute and half.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
Medium HighApr 14, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation left a child in the classroom unsupervised for ten minutes. The caregivers failed to follow the daily protocol when transitioning from the classroom to the playground and did not count the number of children when leaving the room.
Correction verified May 13, 2025
MediumApr 14, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to share the incident report with the parent within the required 48 hours.
Correction verified May 13, 2025
HighSep 17, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. There is evidence of a caregiver grabbing a child's arm multiple times and pulling that child across the classroom as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2024
HighSep 17, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2024
Medium HighAug 6, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Three buckets seats in the infant classroom were occupied by 3 infants that did not have safety straps fastened or did not have a safety strap present. Four straps were missing in the bucket seats.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
HighAug 6, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was found sleeping in a device that is restricted to use for sleeping purposes.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
HighFeb 1, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down §746.2409(c)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver stepped away from a crib before putting the gate up and an infant fell out of the crib.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 1, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have prior experience working in childcare and did not have the 8 pre-service training hours that is required before supervising a group of children.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
HighAug 24, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling the child's arm when she took the child by the hand while removing the child from an argument with another child.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Children were observed eating snack directly off of the table during inspection.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2023
Medium HighMar 23, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child wandered away from the class line and went into a vacant room unsupervised.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2023
HighMar 23, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate competency when the operations protocols were not followed when the children were in transition from the playground to the gym.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
During inspection it was observed that a child's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
It was observed during inspection that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. It was also observed on video that a caregiver did not wash hands after multiple diaper changes of children.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Staff files were reviewed and found that one staff had the on line only version of CPR certification.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
HighMar 7, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the course of an investigation, it was viewed on video footage that a child was grabbed by the arm and taken to the bean bag for time out by a caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
HighMar 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
During inspection an infant was observed to be asleep in a swing for 5 minutes. The caregivers were observed on video looking at the infant asleep after 3 minutes. The infant was removed and placed in bed after the inspector asked the child to be moved.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
Medium LowMar 7, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
During inspection staff files were reviewed and one fille was missing the signed affidavit.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
During inspection it was observed that a caregiver did not sanitize a changing table after a diaper change.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
HighMar 3, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone unsupervised and found by a parent.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2023
HighFeb 16, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child got out of a gate on the playground that was not properly latched and was picked up in the parking lot by a caregiver. A group of children were left unsupervised in a classroom when the caregiver left work for the day and did not leave them with another caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
Medium HighAug 24, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Allergy Alert plans were reviewed for the HASA and two plans were not complete for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During inspection there was a sanitizing spray within reach of the children in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
HighJul 6, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR §746.3607(2)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on video failing to give aid to a child who was injured after hitting the wall with his head.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
Medium HighJul 6, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver stepped out of the room leaving one caregiver in charge of 14 two year old children. During this time a child was injured.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
Medium HighJun 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During follow up inspection, 2 infants were observed not strapped in the high chair table.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
MediumMay 20, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review at inspection for the infants.
Correction verified May 27, 2022
HighMay 20, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During inspection it was observed that a cleaning/sanitizer bottle was down within reach of the children. The caregiver returned the bottle to a high cabinet during inspection.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2022
Medium HighMay 20, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
A caregiver did not have access to the names and ages of the children they were responsible for at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2022
Medium HighMay 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
One electrical outlet was uncovered in a classroom that was accessible to the children. This was discussed with the caregiver.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2022
MediumMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Wash Napkins, Bibs and Tablecloths §746.3317(3)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera placing children's snack directly on the table for the child to eat.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was taken by the wrist and forced to walk around with the caregiver while she cleaned tables. The child tried to get away and sit down and the caregiver did not let go of the child.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
Medium HighMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not contact the parents of the children involved in the two incidents until the day after the incidents, when standards require immediate contact.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera cleaning a table that had food directly on it that a child was observed eating with a cleaning agent.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not follow name to face transition and a child was left unsupervised in a classroom.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2022
Medium HighMay 6, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation has operated out of ratio in the opening times in the infant room.
Correction verified May 20, 2022
HighApr 25, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A follow up was coducted on this day. This standard was re-cited. A caregiver was observed coming in the operation with the class for gym time and did not complete the transition name to face transition form as required by the operation. The caregiver did not use good judgment when this name to face transition was not completed which ensures all of the children are with the class as required and supervision is met. There were 3 opportunities for this to be completed. This was addressed by the operation during inspection.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 13, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. According to manufacturers instructions 100% bleach is required to be diluted with water before use. The caregiver did not complete this before bringing the bleach in the classroom to be used to clean up an accident.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
MediumApr 13, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards §746.1003(2)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The director did not ensure that the staff were properly trained on cleaning procedures and orientation.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 13, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver involved in the incident did not have documented orientation at the operation.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 13, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent immediately a child who had been placed at risk by having bleach spilled on them in an accident.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Three classrooms were observed with outlet covers that were not covered. This was corrected at inspection
Correction verified May 10, 2022
HighApr 8, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was lifted by the wrists when they were picked up.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
HighMar 24, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The director failed to have the operation operate in compliance when the operation has been cited for supervision 4 times in the last 6 months and 7 times in a year.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2022
HighMar 24, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver did not hold a child's hand that is a known "runner" which resulted in a child running away from the class and across the street in to the parking lot another business.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2022
HighDec 15, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child got out of the classroom and was down the hall and found by another teacher.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
Medium HighDec 13, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During inspection the children in the kittens classroom were not buckled in the high chair table. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 13, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status. The employee left the operation during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 9, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child walked away from the class while in the gym area and was found in the foyer area unsupervised.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
HighSep 22, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver did not properly supervise a group of children, which allowed a child to be left unsupervised outside.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity227 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 4, 1999
DirectorJerica White
Phone9038435500
State operation #538322

Common questions

Does First Baptist Church CDC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are First Baptist Church CDC’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First Baptist Church CDC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does First Baptist Church CDC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask First Baptist Church CDC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Gilmer, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has First Baptist Church CDC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 24 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 17, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does First Baptist Church CDC compare with other daycares in Gilmer?

It is #4 of 5 centers in Gilmer by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Baptist Church CDC last inspected?

Jun 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 538322 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.