Kids First of Pasadena
Kids First of Pasadena is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 95 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for transportation (6 of 23). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.
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The operation's Designee must be added as a controlling person through daycare portal or completing Controlling Person Request form 2760.
Based on information gathered through interviews it was determined that caregivers failed to demonstrate self-control when they were found to have used profanity in front of children in care.
The operation failed to provide proof of coverage annually by anniversary date of issuance.
The fire extinguisher in the van indicated that it was empty needs to be replaced. Note: corrected during inspection.
It was determined caregiver does not have high school diploma or high school equivalent certificate.
A notice was not posted informing parents of the departure and return times for the field trip children attended today.
Upon arrival at the center the front door was opened by a caregiver exiting the kitchen area. There were 4-children, ages 18 months to 4 yrs old, napping in a classroom without a caregiver being present.
There was only staff present in the building during nap time.
The personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a list of the children being transported each day.
The personal vehicle used for transportation is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.
A seat that did not meet the required federal safety guidelines was being used as a booster seat when transporting children. A picture was taken.
The First Aid Kit in the personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a thermometer.
One out of two employee files did not have a high school diploma in the employee file. This is going to be corrected by the employee getting the diploma and putting it in the file and sending a copy to Licensing.
The fire inspection expired on 2-22-2023. The Director is going to get the fire inspection done.
During the walk through, it was observed there were roaches in rooms, dust and debris on the floors and tables. Food items and containers left open accessible to children. Chemical items accessible to children and stored near formula milk,and equipment were not sanitized. Dirty diapers disposed openly with odor inside the trash can. Two toilet(s) were observe clogged with paper towels and red items that are unidentified. Photos were taken during the walk through.
Infant bottle used was not label. Another bottle that was observe in the kitchen was not label.
Personal vehicle use for transportation, there was no Fire Extinguisher inside.
Personal Vehicle use for transportation, there was no First Aid Kit inside the vehicle.
Climbing structure did not have surfacing underneth,nor around it.
Cleaning Products were accessible to children. Note: This was corrected at inspection, Cleaning Chemicals were stored out of reach children.
Caregiver change two children's diaper, and did not wash her hands right after changing the children. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
Caregiver changed one toddler and one infant at the changing station, but did not was wash their hands after. Note: Corrections were made at inspection.
Director did not notify that Transportation was being used. Personal vehicle was used to transport children. Note: Vehicle was evaluated and transportation was added at inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kids First of Pasadena take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Kids First of Pasadena’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kids First of Pasadena accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Kids First of Pasadena cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids First of Pasadena for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Pasadena, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Kids First of Pasadena had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 13, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kids First of Pasadena compare with other daycares in Pasadena?
It is #26 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kids First of Pasadena 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 1734327 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.