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Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc.

122 S Alton Blvd, Alton, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc. is a licensed child care center in Alton, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #4 of 11 centers in Alton and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #4 of 11 centers in Alton
2High risk
3Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 8 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork2
Transportation1
Training & qualifications1
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 6, 2026InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
An expired booster seat was observed in 1 of 2 transportation vehicles. The expiration date on the booster seat was 2024. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the expired booster seat was removed from the transportation vehicle.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(9)
A bucket of water was observed in the cafeteria area during the morning snack time. This posed a safety hazard as the bucket of water was accessible to children in care. Note: The bucket of water was removed and stored in the kitchen area.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium LowJun 27, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One out of eight staff files reviewed is missing notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024
Medium HighJun 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One out of eight staff training records reviewed is missing first aid and completed CPR training online.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2024
MediumSep 13, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Six staff files were reviewed. One file is missing Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training. A second file is missing 8hr of Pre-Service Training, Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training, Copy of High School Diploma or Equivalent and Notarized Affidavit.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2022
MediumSep 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K §746.2206(1)(B)
Daily schedule for toddler and prek-age children indicates children participate in outdoor play 9:30-10:00AM and 4:20-4:45PM. Current daily schedule is not meeting the required 60 min of outdoor play and the 60-90 min daily requirement of physical activity for toddler and prek age children.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2022
HighJan 28, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation; staff places children in high chairs as a form a discipline.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
Medium HighOct 21, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The gas leak inspection was last conducted on 2/21/20.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2021
MediumOct 21, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth §746.4907(c)
There was mark to indicate the proper depth of the loose fill surfacing, pea gravel.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity80 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceDec 1, 2009
DirectorSylvia Salamanca
Phone9565817030
State operation #1067547

Common questions

Does Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc. take infants?

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

What are Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc.’s hours?

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

Does Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc. accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc. cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc. for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Alton, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc. had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 6, 2026: “Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc. compare with other daycares in Alton?

It is tied for #4 of 11 centers in Alton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kid'z First Child Care Center, Inc. last inspected?

May 19, 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 1067547 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.