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896 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, TX
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First Prep Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About First Prep Preschool
First Prep Preschool is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 12, 2018, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Prep Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for First Prep Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1663427
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jun 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Observed 3 fire extinguishers not serviced as required. Last serviced March 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/29/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“During the investigation it was determined that the operation had the front exit door locked.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
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
“Based on the information obtained on investigation there were concerns that the children were left unsupervised for an unknown amount of time during the hours of operation. Staff admitted that children were left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“During the investigation it was determined that the operation had the front exit door locked.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
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
“Based on the information obtained on investigation there were concerns that the children were left unsupervised for an unknown amount of time during the hours of operation. Staff admitted that children were left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The center does not have daily reports for the infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One of four files was missing an affidavit of employment. Two of four files were missing education documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two of four files were missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/13/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The lights were off in the classroom where children were napping. It took time for inspector's eyes to become adjusted and have visibility in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 10/14/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“Liability insurance was not available during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about First Prep Preschool
Is First Prep Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 12, 2018.
When was First Prep Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Prep Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 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 Prep Preschool care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Prep Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Prep Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Prep Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 801-2283 to ask.
What is First Prep Preschool's phone number?
(956) 801-2283.
Where is First Prep Preschool?
2355 Barnard Rd Ste A, Brownsville, TX 78520. The nearest other daycare we list is Premier Kid Zone Academy, 0.1 miles away.