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First Prep Academy

18855 W Little York Rd Ste 300, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

First Prep Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 79 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 41 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (9 of 41). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #158 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #158 of 167 centers in Katy
9High risk
10Medium High risk
17Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
1Low risk
41 citations from 14 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication9
Records & paperwork9
Training & qualifications7
Building & playground safety5
Staff ratios5
Transportation3
Sleep safety1
Other standards1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2026
Medium HighDec 11, 2025InspectionTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
Medium HighDec 10, 2025Found during an investigationTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed §746.5607(a)
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
MediumDec 10, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards §746.1003(2)
Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
MediumOct 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
Medium HighOct 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium HighOct 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium HighOct 4, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 4, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium LowOct 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
MediumOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
Medium LowOct 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
LowOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1045
One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
MediumOct 26, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
MediumOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
Medium LowOct 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
MediumMay 22, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
MediumMay 22, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
HighMay 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
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.
Correction verified May 24, 2023
HighApr 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
MediumApr 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
HighApr 27, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
MediumApr 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
Medium HighApr 27, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
Medium HighApr 27, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child's records did not have an emergency contact information.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
Medium LowJan 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2023
MediumSep 23, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's record did not have the required exemption form. Per the director, the parent has submitted the request to obtain an exemption.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2022
MediumJul 29, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate §746.2207(c)(2)
The children were watching Black Panther. It is rated PG-13 by the MPAA.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2022
HighJul 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium HighJul 29, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2022
MediumJul 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child's file did not have the healthcare statement filled out by the parent.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
MediumJul 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
HighJul 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One child's admission form did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
MediumJul 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
MediumJun 17, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
HighJun 17, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2022
Medium HighApr 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products §746.4135(a)
The review of the children's products on the Consumer Product Safety Commission was not completed.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2022
HighApr 7, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2022
MediumApr 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan §746.4315(a)
There was no written plan for the shared outdoor activity space with another program.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2022
HighApr 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies lacked 746.501 (a)(8, 9, 11, 15, , 28) (b).
Correction verified Apr 25, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity79 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 7, 2022
DirectorTreeco Woolridge
Phone2818615224
State operation #1740229

Common questions

Does First Prep Academy take infants?

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

What are First Prep Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First Prep Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has First Prep Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 11, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does First Prep Academy compare with other daycares in Katy?

It is tied for #158 of 167 centers in Katy 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 Prep Academy last inspected?

Jan 13, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77449

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 1740229 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.