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First Baptist Learning Center

125 E JAMES ST, Wills Point, TX 75169-2119

Operation number:
161961
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Van Zandt
Capacity:
127
License effective:
December 16, 1986
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9038732571
Email:
fblc2571@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

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 34 available inspections for First Baptist Learning Center from October 1, 2021 through August 11, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 26, 2025 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Seven later inspections, from September 29, 2025 through August 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
34

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 12 local median in Van Zandt County

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.44
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
19%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.08

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A child was punished by withholding the afternoon outside play time and the child was inactive for an inappropriate amount time.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Official code
746.2805(9)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver had left an infant unsupervised for around 5 minutes in a bathroom.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the inspection, 3 out of 10 personnel training files reviewed did not meet the annual training hours required by caregivers. One caregiver needs 2 hours of annual training, another caregiver needs 17 hours of for the training year and a 3rd caregiver needs 12 hours of annual training to complete their training year.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the operation did not include the name and address of the alternate shelter used away from the operation
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, the operational policy was reviewed and did not include the information for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the inspection, 1 out of 12 training records reviewed needed 1 hour of annual training to complete the training year.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the inspection, the training records reviewed was all on-line and no instructor led training was recorded.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Official code
746.1309(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child while in care at the operation by pulling the child's hair to get the child's attention and pushing the child back.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the current gas leak check is dated 2/27/2020 and is due for the 2 year check.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the fire extinguishers are dated June 2021 and required to be serviced.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation left a child unsupervised on the playground.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation inspetion, a four month old infant was asleep in a crib and was swaddled. The caregiver corrected at inspection.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver failed to demonstrate competency by not counting the number of children in care before leaving the playground and as a result of the caregiver not counting, two children were left on the playground alone.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two children were left unsupervised on the playground for 5 minutes.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
10/1/21 - The fire inspection is re-cited at today's follow-up inspection. The operation has an expired fire inspection dated 6/8/21.
Correction deadline
February 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2021
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)