First Prep Preschool
First Prep Preschool is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 11). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #96 of 106 centers in Brownsville and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/29/2025.
Based on the information obtained on investigation there were concerns that the children were left unsupervised for an unknown amount of time during the hours of operation. Staff admitted that children were left unsupervised.
During the investigation it was determined that the operation had the front exit door locked.
Two of four files were missing immunization records.
The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.
One of four files was missing an affidavit of employment. Two of four files were missing education documentation.
The lights were off in the classroom where children were napping. It took time for inspector's eyes to become adjusted and have visibility in the classroom.
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/13/2022.
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.
Liability insurance was not available during inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does First Prep Preschool take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are First Prep Preschool’s hours?
7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does First Prep Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has First Prep Preschool had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 15, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does First Prep Preschool compare with other daycares in Brownsville?
It is #96 of 106 centers in Brownsville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was First Prep Preschool last inspected?
Jun 15, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1663427 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.