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Kids First of Pasadena

2722 Pasadena Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77502 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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.

Inspection record

Better than 26%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#26 of 36 centers in Pasadena
10High risk
11Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 23 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Transportation6
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding2
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 18, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Change in Controlling Person §746.305(a)(7)
The operation's Designee must be added as a controlling person through daycare portal or completing Controlling Person Request form 2760.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
HighNov 13, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
MediumNov 5, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
The operation failed to provide proof of coverage annually by anniversary date of issuance.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2025
HighNov 7, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher in the van indicated that it was empty needs to be replaced. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
It was determined caregiver does not have high school diploma or high school equivalent certificate.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024
Medium HighMar 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Field Trips - Notification to Parents §746.3003
A notice was not posted informing parents of the departure and return times for the field trip children attended today.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
HighMar 12, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
Medium HighMar 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required §746.1613(a)(4)
There was only staff present in the building during nap time.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
HighFeb 26, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
The personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a list of the children being transported each day.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
HighFeb 26, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The personal vehicle used for transportation is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
Medium HighFeb 26, 2024InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Meet federal standards §746.5607(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
MediumFeb 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The First Aid Kit in the personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a thermometer.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
Medium HighAug 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
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.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2023
HighAug 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection expired on 2-22-2023. The Director is going to get the fire inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighJan 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
Medium HighJan 18, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Infant bottle used was not label. Another bottle that was observe in the kitchen was not label.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
HighJan 5, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Personal vehicle use for transportation, there was no Fire Extinguisher inside.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
HighJan 5, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
Personal Vehicle use for transportation, there was no First Aid Kit inside the vehicle.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighJan 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Climbing structure did not have surfacing underneth,nor around it.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
HighJan 5, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning Products were accessible to children. Note: This was corrected at inspection, Cleaning Chemicals were stored out of reach children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 5, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
Caregiver change two children's diaper, and did not wash her hands right after changing the children. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 5, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 5, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Additional Services Offered §746.301(7)
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.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity95 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 10, 2023
DirectorIrelon Turner
Phone7135051276
State operation #1734327

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.

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 1734327 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.