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First Baptist Church CDC

501 E North St, Kilgore, TX 75662
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
1997

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About

About First Baptist Church CDC

First Baptist Church CDC is a licensed child care center in Kilgore, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 15, 1997, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Church CDC has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gregg County has a median price of $124 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.
Gregg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Church CDC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1997
License number
#523879
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 1

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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  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesMedium risk

      746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      “This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance when it was determined that parents were not allowed into the daycare except for pick-up and drop-off.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026

  4. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Multiple records were missing the completed Emergency Contact information.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “The floor vent in the infant room had a buildup of dust, and a few room inspected had peeling paint.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  6. Mar 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “During the inspection the operational policy was reviewed and found to be missing the promotion of physical activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “The required amount of lock down drills were not conducted in 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “During the inspection the current employee list with first and last names was not posted, along with the keeping children safe poster and the required telephone numbers.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

  7. Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an assessment. The employees who left survey was not completed by 11:59PM January 15th.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  8. May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “During the inspection the 3 infants not yet on table food had not had their feeding instructions reviewed and updated since March and April, one of the 3 did not have any date.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat, and the straps were not being used.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022

  2. Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 1, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During the investigation I observed video footage and was informed that a caregiver pulled a child by the leg to move them across the floor.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Baptist Church CDC

Is First Baptist Church CDC licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 15, 1997.

When was First Baptist Church CDC last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Church CDC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Baptist Church CDC care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does First Baptist Church CDC accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Baptist Church CDC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Church CDC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 986-9064 to ask.

What is First Baptist Church CDC's phone number?

(903) 986-9064.

Where is First Baptist Church CDC?

501 E North St, Kilgore, TX 75662. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids World Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).