Kids First of Pasadena
Does Kids First of Pasadena have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 23 child-care citations for Kids First of Pasadena in PASADENA, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 10 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 10 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
- High
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the van indicated that it was empty needs to be replaced. Note: corrected during inspection.
- High
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
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.
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- High
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a list of the children being transported each day.
- High
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The personal vehicle used for transportation is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection expired on 2-22-2023. The Director is going to get the fire inspection done.
- High
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
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.
- High
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Personal Vehicle use for transportation, there was no First Aid Kit inside the vehicle.
- High
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Personal vehicle use for transportation, there was no Fire Extinguisher inside.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning Products were accessible to children. Note: This was corrected at inspection, Cleaning Chemicals were stored out of reach children.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation's Designee must be added as a controlling person through daycare portal or completing Controlling Person Request form 2760.
- Medium High
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
It was determined caregiver does not have high school diploma or high school equivalent certificate.
- Medium High
746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
A notice was not posted informing parents of the departure and return times for the field trip children attended today.
- Medium High
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was only staff present in the building during nap time.
- Medium High
746.5607(a)(1) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Meet federal standards
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.
- Medium High
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
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.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- Medium High
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Infant bottle used was not label. Another bottle that was observe in the kitchen was not label.
- Medium High
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Climbing structure did not have surfacing underneth,nor around it.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver change two children's diaper, and did not wash her hands right after changing the children. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
- Medium
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation failed to provide proof of coverage annually by anniversary date of issuance.
- Medium
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The First Aid Kit in the personal vehicle used for transportation does not have a thermometer.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.