Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC
114 SAM HOUSTON DR, Victoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:45 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mercedes Perez
- Phone
- (361) 485-0005
- Regulated since
- Aug 26, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1357805 · number 1709223
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of ten children records lacked current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Nov 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
At the time of inspection, a provisional caregiver was left alone with children which violates conditions on the background.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The operation allowed 2 year old children to play with shaving cream. The can of shaving cream states to keep out of reach of children. The two year old children were observed putting the shaving cream in their mouth.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a four-year-old child in time out for approximately 12 minutes. The child is only allowed to be in time out for four minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten caregivers lacked training in the required 6 topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
Six out of ten children records lacked current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
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Records & paperwork
Five personnel files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined a caregiver placed a child in a restrictive device for 27 minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Other Serious
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Three infant were observed awake in restrictive devices for more than 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Other Serious
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Oct 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Food & allergies
Children were observed playing outside with no drinking water present. NOTE: This was corrected when water was brought outside.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-21.
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Other Serious
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver throws children's food away while they are still eating.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver is yelling at children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The toddler room had windex accesible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toddler room diaper changing pad was torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-11.
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Other
The first aid kit had multiple items that were expired. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked the following operational policies- 746.501(18)and 746.501(28).
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A wooden post with nails exposed was observed on the playground, posing a risk to children. Note: This was corrected when the director removed the wooden post from the playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-01.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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