Kid'z First Child Care Center, INC.
122 S ALTON BLVD, Alton, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sylvia Salamanca
- Phone
- (956) 581-7030
- Regulated since
- Dec 1, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 561850 · number 1067547
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A bucket of water was observed in the cafeteria area during the morning snack time. This posed a safety hazard as the bucket of water was accessible to children in care. Note: The bucket of water was removed and stored in the kitchen area.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios
An expired booster seat was observed in 1 of 2 transportation vehicles. The expiration date on the booster seat was 2024. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the expired booster seat was removed from the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A bucket of water was observed in the cafeteria area during the morning snack time. This posed a safety hazard as the bucket of water was accessible to children in care. Note: The bucket of water was removed and stored in the kitchen area.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios
An expired booster seat was observed in 1 of 2 transportation vehicles. The expiration date on the booster seat was 2024. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the expired booster seat was removed from the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 12, 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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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of eight staff training records reviewed is missing first aid and completed CPR training online.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
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Records & paperwork
One out of eight staff files reviewed is missing notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-07-04. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of eight staff training records reviewed is missing first aid and completed CPR training online.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
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Records & paperwork
One out of eight staff files reviewed is missing notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-07-04. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Daily schedule for toddler and prek-age children indicates children participate in outdoor play 9:30-10:00AM and 4:20-4:45PM. Current daily schedule is not meeting the required 60 min of outdoor play and the 60-90 min daily requirement of physical activity for toddler and prek age children.
HHSC 746.2206(1)(B) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-18. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed. One file is missing Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training. A second file is missing 8hr of Pre-Service Training, Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training, Copy of High School Diploma or Equivalent and Notarized Affidavit.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-10-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Daily schedule for toddler and prek-age children indicates children participate in outdoor play 9:30-10:00AM and 4:20-4:45PM. Current daily schedule is not meeting the required 60 min of outdoor play and the 60-90 min daily requirement of physical activity for toddler and prek age children.
HHSC 746.2206(1)(B) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-18. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed. One file is missing Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training. A second file is missing 8hr of Pre-Service Training, Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training, Copy of High School Diploma or Equivalent and Notarized Affidavit.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-10-04.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation; staff places children in high chairs as a form a discipline.
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 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation; staff places children in high chairs as a form a discipline.
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 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Other Serious
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was mark to indicate the proper depth of the loose fill surfacing, pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(c) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Other
The gas leak inspection was last conducted on 2/21/20.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Other
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was mark to indicate the proper depth of the loose fill surfacing, pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(c) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Other
The gas leak inspection was last conducted on 2/21/20.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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