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Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool

200 FM 517 Rd W, Dickinson, TX 775395.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
113
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$230
year first permitted
2018

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About Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool

Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Dickinson, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 20, 2018, for up to 113 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach. It lists weekly tuition from $230 to $270.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
113 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30 am-6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Dickinson First United Methodist Church)
EnrichmentSoccer Shots
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity113 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool lists weekly tuition from $230 to $270. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Four years old, Full-time tuition per week$230
Infant 6 weeks – 11 months, Full-time tuition per week$270
Three years old, Full-time tuition per week$240
Toddler 12 months – 23 months, Full-time tuition per week$260
Two years old, Full-time tuition per week$250
Registration Fee$100
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Galveston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
113 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1674923
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2025: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Oct 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “At time of inspection, one child had seven medication that expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      “At time of inpsection, one out of the seven classrooms observed did not have children's name labeled on training cups.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “At time of inspection, five out of the ten children files reviewed did not have health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “At time of inspection, Parent Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “At time of inspection, four out of the six infants did not have feeding instruction sheets.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

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

      “At time of inspection, three out of ten staff files reviewed did not have Affidavit form 2912.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “At time of inspection, one child's admission form stated a food allergy. Food Allergy Plan was not observed in child's file or classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

  2. Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Staff hired on 1/5/2023 was missing 2 clock hours for their annual training 2023-2024 year.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “Staff hired on 1/5/2023 was missing documentation showing how they meet education requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024

  3. Oct 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Staff hired on 6/7/2021 did not have 24 hours of annual training for 2022-2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “During inspection, a fire inspection was last conducted on 5/3/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

  4. Oct 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “Staff hired on 8/9/2019 had 17 hours, Staff hired on 1/3/2022 had 14 hours, Staff hired on 7/18/2018 had 16 hours, and Staff hired on 8/9/2019 had 16 hours of annual training for 2021-2022 year.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

      “During inspection, liabilty insurance expired 9/20/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

  5. Dec 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 22, 2021Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Operation did not notify licensing after a child was left on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “An incident report was not filled out after a child was left unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “An incident report was not shared with the parent after a child was left unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “The person in charge did not ensure that minimum standards was followed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A child was left unattended on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021

  8. Oct 28, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Three employees did not have a notarized affidavit in their fille.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 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 Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool

Is Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 20, 2018.

When was Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 2 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 Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool care for?

113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool cost?

Weekly tuition from $230 to $270, as it lists it.

What is Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool's phone number?

(832) 340-7249.

Where is Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool?

200 FM 517 Rd W, Dickinson, TX 77539. The nearest other daycare we list is Learners Land Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.

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