First Prep Academy
KATY, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300 KATY TX- 77449 5848
CityKATY, TX
CountyHARRIS
Phone2818615224
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity79
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 7, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High8
- Medium10
- Medium-Low3
- Low1
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18855 W LITTLE YORK RD STE 300 KATY TX- 77449 5848, KATY, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.560312/11/2025
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The van's sticker had expired on 07/2025.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High riskStandard 746.510112/11/2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire marshal inspection report expired on July 30, 2025.
Corrected 1/16/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.100312/10/2025
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on the investigation and information obtained, the director allowed the caregiver to transport a child without a car seat.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.560712/10/2025
746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Based on information obtained during the investigation, a child was not in a booster seat during transportation.
Corrected 1/14/2026
2024
- Medium riskStandard 746.60310/4/2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's current age.
Corrected 10/18/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.131110/4/2024
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
Corrected 10/11/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.240910/4/2024
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Four cribs had an extra mattress/padding in them. The director removed the extra supplemented mattress/padding.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746.50110/4/2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policies lacked a policy for support of inclusive services for children with special needs.
Corrected 10/11/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.130110/4/2024
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The certificate on file indicated that the last time the director obtained transportation training was on 1017/2022.
Corrected 10/11/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,961/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KATY, HARRIS County
- Capacity: 79
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 4
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