Trinity Child Development Center
3505 N Main St, Taylor, TX
4.0· 4 reviews
First Academy
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About First Academy
First Academy is a licensed child care center in Taylor, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 8, 2018, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old through Pre-Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based, Play-based |
| Staff | 24 class hours of continuing education each year |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Discounts | $20 per month sibling discount |
| Transportation | Transportation (passenger van pick-up after school) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4 Stars) |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for First Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1670758
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 2
- Background checks 2
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 children did not have updated immunization records and a third record was needing clinic information.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last fire drill was conducted 10/3/2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation has not conducted severe weather or lock down drills in the past calendar year. This was corrected during the inspection when a severe weather drill was conducted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. It was last conducted on 1/17/24.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“Three infants had clips attached to their pacifiers while sleeping in their cribs. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the clips from the pacifiers.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The transportation vehicle is not equipped with a safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's Product Cerfication form was not certified annually. The last certification date was 8/1/23. This was corrected when the director completed and signed a new Children's Product Certification form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not secured.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Medication listed on a child's food allergy emergency plan was not in its original box labeled with the child's name.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present without an eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
- Aug 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Visit2 rules cited
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
“Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsurpervised in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Information obtained during the investigation shows that a copy of the incident report was not provided to parents.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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
“It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“A mop bucket with dirty mop water was observed next to a toilet in a bathroom used by children. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“During an investigation, it was found that children under the age of three years old used items labeled for use for children three years and older. This was found corrected during the investigation inspection, when it was observed that the items had been removed from the classrooms with children under the age of three.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
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
“During an investigation it was found that a child was not supervised appropriately when the child gained access to an item that was not labeled for the child's age group.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not report to Licensing within the required 2 days when they were made aware a child required treatment from a medical professional after being in care. This was corrected at inspection when the operation stated their plan to notify licensing within the required time frame when they are notified a child receives medical treatment related to incidents in care.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The operation did not have written feeding instruction for 2 infants. The feeding instructions of 3 children did not indicate the number of ounces to feed the children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation has not obtained the fire inspection for 2021, as the last fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2021
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The slide on a hill that's being used on the playground is not marked off 6 feet around has no surfacing material to prevent fall injuries. There were also gaps around the slide area that are tripping and entanglement hazards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2021
746.5403(b) - Gas Leak Inspection - Liquid Propane
“The operation has not obtained the gas inspection every 2 years as required.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about First Academy
Is First Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 8, 2018.
When was First Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can First Academy care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 352-3668 to ask.
What is First Academy's phone number?
(512) 352-3668.
Where is First Academy?
2500 Mallard Ln, Taylor, TX 76574. The nearest other daycare we list is Taylor ISD Child Development Center, 0.8 miles away.