First Christian School
First Christian School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 217 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 13 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (13 of 40). None of them came in the last 12 months. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
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One caregiver was missing building and premises safety training.
One caregiver was missing the following training: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
The operation has not made corrections to the violations listed on the most recent fire inspection.
During today's visit I observed two non walking eleven month old infants on mats.
Snug fitting sheets are needed in cribs in one infant classroom.
A caregiver was observed with a group of 8 children ages 4-12 months old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. The caregiver was removed from the classroom during this inspection.
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a firearm was brought into the operation.
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, it was determined the director did not demonstrate good judgement when bringing a firearm into the building.
Two staff members need trainings in all special topics.
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
All corrections made per the fire department have not been completed.
Medication stored in its original container is needed for one child in care.
Training certificates were reviewed during this inspection and it was determined the director provided trainings to staff members. The operation received an administrative penalty on 10/12/2022, 04/04/2023, and 05/22/2023.
One staff member needed training in the following topics: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). -Understanding early childhood brain development.
The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
A caregiver was observed outdoors with a group of 17 children. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages two-three years old was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated twelve children were present, however thirteen were counted in the room. A caregiver responsible for an outdoor group of children ages three-four years old was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated eight children, however nine were present.
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
One child was observed laying on a ripped nap mat.
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
A caregiver responsible for a group of nine children ages 12-23 months old was present without an eligible background check. A caregiver responsible for a group of 10 children ages 3-5 years old was present without an eligible background check. A caregiver responsible for a group of 12 children ages 12-23 months was present without an eligible background check.
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
The operation has not been able to provide documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
Food allergy emergency plans are needed for two children in care.
A caregiver was observed caring for 11 children ages 3-5 years old. The operation had not received notice of eligibility.
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
Current Pediatric CPR/FIrst Aid training is needed for one staff member.
The permit holder continues to fail at designating a qualified director for the operation as it pertains to minimum standard guidelines.
Ten children's records were reviewed and the following was determined: 5 of 10 needed emergency contact information. 3 of 10 needed food allergy action plans signed by the child's physician and parent/guardian.
About this center
Common questions
Does First Christian School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are First Christian School’s hours?
7 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does First Christian School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has First Christian School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 13, 2025: “Corrections Made to Fire Inspection.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does First Christian School compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was First Christian School last inspected?
Sep 29, 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 848336 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.