Kids First Of Pasadena
2722 PASADENA BLVD, Pasadena, TX 77502 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Irelon Turner
- Phone
- (713) 505-1276
- Regulated since
- Feb 10, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1396142 · number 1734327
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 11 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's Designee must be added as a controlling person through daycare portal or completing Controlling Person Request form 2760.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-08. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Other Serious
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to provide proof of coverage annually by anniversary date of issuance.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined caregiver does not have high school diploma or high school equivalent certificate.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher in the van indicated that it was empty needs to be replaced. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-07.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios
There was only staff present in the building during nap time.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Records & paperwork
A notice was not posted informing parents of the departure and return times for the field trip children attended today.
HHSC 746.3003 — Field Trips - Notification to Parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The First Aid Kit in the personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a thermometer.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5607(a)(1) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Meet federal standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a list of the children being transported each day.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The personal vehicle used for transportation is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection expired on 2-22-2023. The Director is going to get the fire inspection done.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infant bottle used was not label. Another bottle that was observe in the kitchen was not label.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-19. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Food & allergies
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning Products were accessible to children. Note: This was corrected at inspection, Cleaning Chemicals were stored out of reach 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 2023-01-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver change two children's diaper, and did not wash her hands right after changing the children. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-05.
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Other
Climbing structure did not have surfacing underneth,nor around it.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Personal vehicle use for transportation, there was no Fire Extinguisher inside.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Personal Vehicle use for transportation, there was no First Aid Kit inside the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.