Pine Tree Preschool
1407 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, TX
First Christian Church Prep School
- licensed capacity
- 204
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $129
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About First Christian Church Prep School
First Christian Church Prep School is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 15, 1985, for up to 204 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 204 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 204 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Christian Church Prep School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Angelina County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$129
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$121
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$118
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for First Christian Church Prep School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 204 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #180376
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 27, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“During the monitoring inspection, one of two transportation vehicles did not have child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation has not documented any severe weather drills for the year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“During the monitoring inspection, there were two out of ten staff files with no 2025-2026 annual training hours available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“During the monitoring inspection, one of ten children files did not have immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“The operation has not documented any lock down drills for the year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Operation fire inspection expired on 7-18-2026.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
- Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was a caregiver at the operation whose background check was pending. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the caregiver leave.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The Director did not have her annual training hours available. The Director is going to correct this by getting her annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The Director did not have her up to date transportation training The Director is going to correct this by getting her up to date transportation training..”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 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 that a child was left unsupervised for approximately 10-15 minutes alone on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
Aug 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 9 infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2023
Sep 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“All four people who transport, tranportation training expired August. The Director is going to correct by getting the transportation training done and sent to Licensing before they transport.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were four infant feeding instructions that need to be updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
Oct 19, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection expired on 4-26-2021. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about First Christian Church Prep School
Is First Christian Church Prep School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 15, 1985.
When was First Christian Church Prep School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Christian Church Prep School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Christian Church Prep School care for?
204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Christian Church Prep School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Christian Church Prep School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Christian Church Prep School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 634-9698 to ask.
What is First Christian Church Prep School's phone number?
(936) 634-9698.
Where is First Christian Church Prep School?
1300 S 1st St, Lufkin, TX 75901. The nearest other daycare we list is Pine Tree Preschool, 0.2 miles away.