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The First School

304 Oscar St, El Campo, TX 774375.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1988
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About The First School

The First School is a licensed child care center in El Campo, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 16, 1988, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The First School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wharton County has a median price of $185 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.
Wharton 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 The First School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1988
License number
#234003
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 13 visits
  1. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “One of the directors was unable to provide timesheets for the last 3 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

  6. Oct 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 6, 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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FAQ

Questions about The First School

Is The First School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 16, 1988.

When was The First School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The First School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 The First School care for?

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

Does The First School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The First School'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 The First School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 543-7075 to ask.

What is The First School's phone number?

(979) 543-7075.

Where is The First School?

304 Oscar St, El Campo, TX 77437. The nearest other daycare we list is The First School Preschool and Youth 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).