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Fresh Start Christian Learning Center

114 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 779014.1· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2020

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About Fresh Start Christian Learning Center

Fresh Start Christian Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Victoria, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 26, 2020, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
5:45 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:45 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:45 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:45 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:45 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:45 AM to 6:30 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 capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fresh Start Christian Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Victoria 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.
Victoria County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$109
Home daycare$103

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 Fresh Start Christian Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1709223
See the state's record

Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 22 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Two out of ten children records lacked current immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

  2. Nov 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “At the time of inspection, a provisional caregiver was left alone with children which violates conditions on the background.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  6. Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “The operation allowed 2 year old children to play with shaving cream. The can of shaving cream states to keep out of reach of children. The two year old children were observed putting the shaving cream in their mouth.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025

  7. Jul 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a four-year-old child in time out for approximately 12 minutes. The child is only allowed to be in time out for four minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025

  10. Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Six out of ten children records lacked current immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Five personnel files lacked the pre employment affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Three out of ten caregivers lacked training in the required 6 topics.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “During the course of an investigation, it was determined a caregiver placed a child in a restrictive device for 27 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

  4. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “Three infant were observed awake in restrictive devices for more than 15 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024

  7. Oct 16, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Two infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “Children were observed playing outside with no drinking water present. NOTE: This was corrected when water was brought outside.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver is yelling at children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver throws children's food away while they are still eating.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

  11. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jul 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “The first aid kit had multiple items that were expired. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The toddler room diaper changing pad was torn.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “The operation lacked the following operational policies- 746.501(18)and 746.501(28).”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “The toddler room had windex accesible to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Aug 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A wooden post with nails exposed was observed on the playground, posing a risk to children. Note: This was corrected when the director removed the wooden post from the playground.”

      Corrected during the visit

  15. Mar 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Fresh Start Christian Learning Center

Is Fresh Start Christian Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 26, 2020.

When was Fresh Start Christian Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fresh Start Christian Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 9 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Fresh Start Christian Learning Center care for?

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

Does Fresh Start Christian Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fresh Start Christian Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fresh Start Christian Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 485-0005 to ask.

What is Fresh Start Christian Learning Center's phone number?

(361) 485-0005.

Where is Fresh Start Christian Learning Center?

114 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 77901. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddly Winks Playcare, 1 miles away.

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