Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.6
- Local median
- 1.17
First Christian School
1601 SUNSET BLVD, Houston, TX 77005-1754
- Operation number:
- 848336
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 217
- License effective:
- April 28, 2005
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7135268125
- Email:
- jonathan@fcchou.org
- Website:
- https://www.fchou.org/
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for First Christian School from October 15, 2021 through September 30, 2025.
17 inspections recorded violations, with 40 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 30, 2025 and involved staff training.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 40
- Higher-concern violations
- 35
- Repeated topics
- 3
1 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77005
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 64%
- Local median
- 39%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 68%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 9, 2023September 30, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 9, 2023January 13, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 17, 2024January 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregiver was missing the following training: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregiver was missing building and premises safety training.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 1, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During today's visit I observed two non walking eleven month old infants on mats.
- Correction deadline
- January 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not made corrections to the violations listed on the most recent fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5105
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Snug fitting sheets are needed in cribs in one infant classroom.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed with a group of 8 children ages 4-12 months old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. The caregiver was removed from the classroom during this inspection.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained during this investigation, it was determined the director did not demonstrate good judgement when bringing a firearm into the building.
- Correction deadline
- August 14, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a firearm was brought into the operation.
- Correction deadline
- August 14, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
- Official code
- 746.3707(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- All corrections made per the fire department have not been completed.
- Correction deadline
- October 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5105
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication stored in its original container is needed for one child in care.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two staff members need trainings in all special topics.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One staff member needed training in the following topics: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). -Understanding early childhood brain development.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 16, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Low concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Training certificates were reviewed during this inspection and it was determined the director provided trainings to staff members. The operation received an administrative penalty on 10/12/2022, 04/04/2023, and 05/22/2023.
- Correction deadline
- October 9, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
- Official code
- 746.1317(a)(6)(B)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
- Correction deadline
- June 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
- Correction deadline
- June 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
- Correction deadline
- June 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. Repeated deficiencies in the areas of background checks and fire safety have occurred.
- Correction deadline
- May 22, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
- Correction deadline
- May 22, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
- Correction deadline
- June 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed outdoors with a group of 17 children. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
- Correction deadline
- May 22, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 26, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages two-three years old was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated twelve children were present, however thirteen were counted in the room. A caregiver responsible for an outdoor group of children ages three-four years old was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated eight children, however nine were present.
- Correction deadline
- May 22, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection report.
- Correction deadline
- May 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies in the areas of fire safety and background checks. Several follow ups were conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.
- Correction deadline
- May 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 26, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver responsible for a group of nine children ages 12-23 months old was present without an eligible background check. A caregiver responsible for a group of 10 children ages 3-5 years old was present without an eligible background check. A caregiver responsible for a group of 12 children ages 12-23 months was present without an eligible background check.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- One child was observed laying on a ripped nap mat.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
- Official code
- 746.4503(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- March 27, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not provided documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- March 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has not been able to provide documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Food allergy emergency plans are needed for two children in care.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Current Pediatric CPR/FIrst Aid training is needed for one staff member.
- Correction deadline
- October 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed caring for 11 children ages 3-5 years old. The operation had not received notice of eligibility.
- Correction deadline
- October 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The permit holder continues to fail at designating a qualified director for the operation as it pertains to minimum standard guidelines.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 3, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(4) - Designating Director
- Official code
- 746.201(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Ten children's records were reviewed and the following was determined: 5 of 10 needed emergency contact information. 3 of 10 needed food allergy action plans signed by the child's physician and parent/guardian.
- Correction deadline
- October 27, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(2)