First Mexican Baptist Church
201 MEREDITH DR, San Antonio, TX 78228 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Margaret Padgett
- Phone
- (210) 735-7861
- Regulated since
- Mar 13, 2000
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 165596 · number 549407
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2021 | 10 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
There was no allergy list posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where there is child with a diagnosed allergy.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
There was no allergy list posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where there is child with a diagnosed allergy.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Food & allergies
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The first aid kit in the transportation van had items missing the following: antiseptic wipes scissors thermometer tweezers The operation did put the missing items in the kit, and it was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-14.
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Safety & premises
In the transportation van a child safety seat had it stamped underneath the seat not to use the seat after 2015. The seat was removed from the van and corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The transporation folder had 6 children without emergency medical information forms. This was corrected at inspection when staff made copies of the emergency forms from the children's files and placed them in the transporatation folder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van did not have a service date.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The first aid kit in the transportation van had items missing the following: antiseptic wipes scissors thermometer tweezers The operation did put the missing items in the kit, and it was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-14.
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Safety & premises
In the transportation van a child safety seat had it stamped underneath the seat not to use the seat after 2015. The seat was removed from the van and corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The transporation folder had 6 children without emergency medical information forms. This was corrected at inspection when staff made copies of the emergency forms from the children's files and placed them in the transporatation folder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van did not have a service date.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 20, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training hours for one staff member were not obtained.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 20, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training hours for one staff member were not obtained.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out the five staff files reviewed 14 of the required 24 annual training hours were not completed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Spray bottles containing cleaning solution and sanitizing sprays were observed accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning products were removed out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Safety & premises
The emergency and evacuation relocation diagram was not posted in one of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a diagram was posted in the classroom.
HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Staff background & training
Two out of the five staff records reviewed during inspection did not include the pre-employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
Background check fees are due upon receiving the invoice.
HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out the five staff files reviewed 14 of the required 24 annual training hours were not completed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Spray bottles containing cleaning solution and sanitizing sprays were observed accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning products were removed out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Safety & premises
The emergency and evacuation relocation diagram was not posted in one of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a diagram was posted in the classroom.
HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Staff background & training
Two out of the five staff records reviewed during inspection did not include the pre-employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
Background check fees are due upon receiving the invoice.
HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of three staff records reviewed during inspection did not have storing, disposing and handling hazardous materials and responding to food allergies.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Safety & premises
Loose fill observed under and around the swings did not meet the required six inches of depth.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-12. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of three staff records reviewed during inspection did not have storing, disposing and handling hazardous materials and responding to food allergies.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Safety & premises
Loose fill observed under and around the swings did not meet the required six inches of depth.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-12. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 24 months old was observed in the infant classroom with the youngest infant being two months old. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child was placed in another classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-14.
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Other
A small blue empty wadding pool was observed in the playground area. Note: The wadding pool was removed and stored out of reach.
HHSC 746.5013(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 24 months old was observed in the infant classroom with the youngest infant being two months old. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child was placed in another classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-14.
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Other
A small blue empty wadding pool was observed in the playground area. Note: The wadding pool was removed and stored out of reach.
HHSC 746.5013(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or those with limited mobility would be relocated or evacuated. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director added the information during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or those with limited mobility would be relocated or evacuated. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director added the information during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed at the operation with access to children without an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-07. Correction verified 2021-10-07.
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Other
A health inspection was not conducted within the past 12 months.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had a fire inspection conducted within the past 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas test.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The electronic safety alarm was not observed installed in the operation's vehicle used to transport children.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed at the operation with access to children without an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-07. Correction verified 2021-10-07.
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Other
A health inspection was not conducted within the past 12 months.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had a fire inspection conducted within the past 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas test.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The electronic safety alarm was not observed installed in the operation's vehicle used to transport children.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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