First Presbyterian Childrens Center
1100 CARTER CREEK PKWY, Bryan, TX 77802 · Brazos County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ashton Gensler
- Phone
- (979) 779-6358
- Regulated since
- Jun 5, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 95983 · number 111747
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
4 caregiver files reviewed lacked the 16 remaining training hours required for pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
3 caregiver files reviewed did not have valid CPR certifications.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A portion of the chainlink fence on the playground has an opening at the bottom causing a possible entrapment hazard to children in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current gas inspection for review.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through an infant under the age of 12 months was in a crib sleep with a bib on.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
While doing a walk through children were seen eating food off of an ottomon. This was corrected at the inspection when children were placed in a high chair.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walkthrough there were cans of lysol and bleach water within reach of children. This was corrected at the inspection when the chemicals were put out of reach of children. During the walk through rooms used by children had dust buildup around the lights and on the ceiling.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Other Serious
While doing a walk through in a gym area used by children there were no safety plugs in the outlets. This was corrected at the inspection when safety plugs were installed.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed a caregiver without a background check clearance to be at the operation. This was corrected when the person left the operation. An administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed a wooden board missing on a platform that can cause a child's leg to be injured if they fall through. Observed two nails sticking out of the wooden structure on the playground. Observed a large nail that tacks down the perimiter of the playground that had came up, causeing a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 5 month old infant was observed asleep in their crib with 2 blankets inside the crib. The blankets were removed from the crib during inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed in a classroom supervising a group of children and did not have a background check on file. The Director sent the caregiver home and sent another caregiver into the classroom.
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 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed on their phone while supervising a group of children during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have documentation of annual training in the following areas: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
The caregivers did not have in person training with use of manikin. The caregivers had completed online training for First Aid and CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined parents previously informed to drop off their child in the foyer and a caregiver would take the child to their classroom. The operation has since allowed parents to access the classrooms and drop their children off there.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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