First Class Childcare Center
14159 NORTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX 77040 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kimberly Scruggs
- Phone
- (346) 833-8834
- Regulated since
- Jul 1, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1470027 · number 1791621
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 29, 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 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival the operation was not following their daily actively plan. The children, infants included were watching t.v. and laying on their nap cots, with the room darkened.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Other
The caregivers in care of the chiildren did not know all of the children ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Staff background & training
The operation failed to call in substitute in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a classroom with infants combine with older children that was over the 18 month age difference.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Other
Three chilidren under two years old were observed to be having screen time. CI: The director transition the chidlren into a different classroom with no television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
An inspection of the first aid kit identified that the inventory was incomplete. The operation is missing the required items: tweezers guaze adhesive tape
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operations operational policy does not provide information on how a parent can access the following: Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline HHSC website
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Safety & premises
The required monthly fire drills were not conducted for the month of February and March.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-31. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the exit gates in the playground area was blocked by a toy equipment.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Safety & premises
In review of child records, it was identified that one student file was missing the required emergency contact information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required health statement information.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival the operation was not following their daily actively plan. The children, infants included were watching t.v. and laying on their nap cots, with the room darkened.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Other
The caregivers in care of the chiildren did not know all of the children ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Staff background & training
The operation failed to call in substitute in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a classroom with infants combine with older children that was over the 18 month age difference.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Other
Three chilidren under two years old were observed to be having screen time. CI: The director transition the chidlren into a different classroom with no television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
An inspection of the first aid kit identified that the inventory was incomplete. The operation is missing the required items: tweezers guaze adhesive tape
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operations operational policy does not provide information on how a parent can access the following: Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline HHSC website
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Safety & premises
The required monthly fire drills were not conducted for the month of February and March.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-31. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the exit gates in the playground area was blocked by a toy equipment.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Safety & premises
In review of child records, it was identified that one student file was missing the required emergency contact information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required health statement information.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 18, 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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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was found to have been providing transportation to children in care without notifying licensing.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was found to have been providing transportation to children in care without notifying licensing.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 24, 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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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 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 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 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 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2024 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 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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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.