First Prep Academy

18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County

41cited violations

9serious

16inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 79
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Treeco Woolridge
Phone: (281) 861-5224
Regulated since: Oct 7, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1403034 · number 1740229
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 5
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 10
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 7
Other 7

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	4	1	Safety & premises (4)
2024	5	0	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2)
2023	18	3	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (5), Other (2)
2022	14	5	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (5)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
- Safety & premises
  The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.
  
  HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
- Safety & premises
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.
  
  HHSC 746.5607(a) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
- Staff background & training
  The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
- Safety & premises
  Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
- Illness & medication
  One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One caregivers file lacked the translation of the educational document in file.
  
  HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have documentation of the minimum qualifications on file.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
- Staff background & training
  The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for one caregiver. 1. emergency preparedness and 3. administering medication.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
- Staff background & training
  The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication and 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
- Other
  The posted employee list was not a list of the current employees.
  
  HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
- Records & paperwork
  Three personnel files did not have the start of employment date on file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
- Records & paperwork
  Two personnel staff lacked the notarized affidavit in file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  One personnel's file lacked the employee statement regarding the center policies.
  
  HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
HHSC inspection history
May 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director has initiated the process to have the fire inspection conducted. Per the director, there are scheduling issues with fie marshal's office.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
- Illness & medication
  One child's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  There were 6 children in care in the infant classroom. The child/caregiver ratio was not met in the infant classroom. The specified age group was 12 months. The child/caregiver ratio was over by 2 children.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection was last conducted on 03/10/2022. The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record lacked the health care statement from the health care provider.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-11. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
- Illness & medication
  Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record for their age on file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-11. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
- Safety & premises
  One child's records did not have an emergency contact information.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
  
  HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not submit the number of employees who left employment by the due date and extended due date due to portal issues.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  One child's record did not have the required exemption form. Per the director, the parent has submitted the request to obtain an exemption.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-04.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The caregiver in the infant classroom had 5 children in care when the inspector walked into the classroom. The specified age group (SAG) was 11 months. The director took a 2-year-old child to another classroom. The child/caregiver ratio was not met with SAG of 11 months. It was over by one child.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-10.
- Other
  The children were watching Black Panther. It is rated PG-13 by the MPAA.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-10.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's file did not have the healthcare statement filled out by the parent.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
- Illness & medication
  Two children's records did not have the immunization record on file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One child's admission form did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
- Other
  One child's admission form did not have the school age information filled out.
  
  HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  One child's records did not have the release information filled out.
  
  HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active 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 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
- Other
  There were no written infant instructiions for an infant in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies lacked 746.501 (a)(8, 9, 11, 15, , 28) (b).
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
- Other
  The review of the children's products on the Consumer Product Safety Commission was not completed.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-12.
- Other
  There was no written plan for the shared outdoor activity space with another program.
  
  HHSC 746.4315(a) — Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for First Prep Academy, 18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300, Katy, TX 77449-5848 (operation ID 1403034, operation number 1740229), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

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