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First Baptist Preschool of Portland

1305 WILDCAT DR, Portland, TX 78374-2811

Operation number:
42251
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
San Patricio
Capacity:
279
License effective:
March 28, 1986
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3616434644
Email:
fbp@fbcportlandtx.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for First Baptist Preschool of Portland from November 10, 2021 through June 22, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 17, 2026 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78374

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.85
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.6

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
Official code
745.621(a)(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 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: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 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
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
Correction deadline
July 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2021
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)