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First Baptist Church CDC

Licensed Center · Gilmer, Upshur County, TX · Operation No. 538322

First Baptist Church CDC holds a Full Permit issued February 4, 1999. In the state's 60-month public window it has 47 inspections on record with 52 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 4, 1999
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
227 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
217 W Cass St, Gilmer, TX 75644-1903
The 60-month record
47
Inspections
0
Assessments
18
Self reports
52
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 25 · Medium High 22 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jun 18, 2026 Inspection 0
Apr 10, 2026 Inspection 0
Apr 7, 2026 Report 0
Mar 19, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 26, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 24, 2026 Report 1
Dec 1, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 5, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 3, 2025 Report 0
Jun 5, 2025 Inspection 0
Jun 4, 2025 Report 0
May 13, 2025 Inspection 0
Apr 16, 2025 Inspection 0
Apr 14, 2025 Report 2
Dec 5, 2024 Inspection 0
Oct 25, 2024 Inspection 0
Sep 17, 2024 Report 2
Sep 10, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 6, 2024 Report 2
Jul 19, 2024 Inspection 0
Jul 17, 2024 Report 0
Apr 25, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 24, 2024 Report 0
Apr 1, 2024 Inspection 0
Mar 28, 2024 Report 0
Mar 13, 2024 Inspection 0
Feb 5, 2024 Inspection 0
Feb 1, 2024 Report 2
Jan 8, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 28, 2023 Inspection 0
Aug 24, 2023 Report 1
Jul 20, 2023 Inspection 0
Jul 20, 2023 Report 0
Jul 10, 2023 Inspection 1
Apr 3, 2023 Inspection 0
Mar 27, 2023 Inspection 0
Mar 24, 2023 Report 0
Mar 23, 2023 Report 2
Mar 21, 2023 Inspection 0
Mar 7, 2023 Inspection 7
Mar 3, 2023 Report 1
Feb 17, 2023 Inspection 0
Feb 16, 2023 Report 1
Jan 30, 2023 Inspection 0
Oct 14, 2022 Inspection 0
Oct 12, 2022 Report 0
Aug 24, 2022 Inspection 1
Jul 26, 2022 Inspection 0
Jul 12, 2022 Inspection 1
Jul 6, 2022 Report 2
Jun 14, 2022 Inspection 0
Jun 1, 2022 Inspection 1
May 20, 2022 Inspection 4
May 13, 2022 Inspection 0
May 12, 2022 Report 5
May 10, 2022 Inspection 0
May 6, 2022 Report 1
Apr 25, 2022 Inspection 1
Apr 14, 2022 Inspection 0
Apr 13, 2022 Report 4
Apr 12, 2022 Inspection 1
Apr 8, 2022 Report 1
Mar 25, 2022 Inspection 0
Mar 24, 2022 Report 2
Dec 29, 2021 Inspection 0
Dec 17, 2021 Inspection 0
Dec 15, 2021 Report 1
Dec 13, 2021 Inspection 2
Dec 9, 2021 Report 1
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection 0
Oct 7, 2021 Inspection 0
Sep 24, 2021 Inspection 1
Sep 22, 2021 Report 1
Deficiency records
February 24, 2026 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A teacher left a child alone in a classroom unsupervised for a minute and half.
Corrected: March 9, 2026
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation left a child in the classroom unsupervised for ten minutes. The caregivers failed to follow the daily protocol when transitioning from the classroom to the playground and did not count the number of children when leaving the room.
Corrected: May 5, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to share the incident report with the parent within the required 48 hours.
Corrected: May 5, 2025
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. There is evidence of a caregiver grabbing a child's arm multiple times and pulling that child across the classroom as a form of discipline.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
August 6, 2024 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Three buckets seats in the infant classroom were occupied by 3 infants that did not have safety straps fastened or did not have a safety strap present. Four straps were missing in the bucket seats.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
August 6, 2024 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was found sleeping in a device that is restricted to use for sleeping purposes.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have prior experience working in childcare and did not have the 8 pre-service training hours that is required before supervising a group of children.
Corrected: February 28, 2024
February 1, 2024 Standard § 746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver stepped away from a crib before putting the gate up and an infant fell out of the crib.
Corrected: February 28, 2024
August 24, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling the child's arm when she took the child by the hand while removing the child from an argument with another child.
Corrected: September 11, 2023
July 10, 2023 Standard § 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Children were observed eating snack directly off of the table during inspection.
Corrected: July 10, 2023
March 23, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate competency when the operations protocols were not followed when the children were in transition from the playground to the gym.
Corrected: March 27, 2023
March 23, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child wandered away from the class line and went into a vacant room unsupervised.
Corrected: March 27, 2023
March 7, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Staff files were reviewed and found that one staff had the on line only version of CPR certification.
Corrected: March 21, 2023
March 7, 2023 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed during inspection that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. It was also observed on video that a caregiver did not wash hands after multiple diaper changes of children.
Corrected: March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection staff files were reviewed and one fille was missing the signed affidavit.
Corrected: March 21, 2023
March 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of an investigation, it was viewed on video footage that a child was grabbed by the arm and taken to the bean bag for time out by a caregiver.
Corrected: March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023 Standard § 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed that a child's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
Corrected: March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection an infant was observed to be asleep in a swing for 5 minutes. The caregivers were observed on video looking at the infant asleep after 3 minutes. The infant was removed and placed in bed after the inspector asked the child to be moved.
Corrected: March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023 Standard § 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed that a caregiver did not sanitize a changing table after a diaper change.
Corrected: March 7, 2023
March 3, 2023 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone unsupervised and found by a parent.
Corrected: March 24, 2023
February 16, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child got out of a gate on the playground that was not properly latched and was picked up in the parking lot by a caregiver. A group of children were left unsupervised in a classroom when the caregiver left work for the day and did not leave them with another caregiver.
Corrected: March 3, 2023
August 24, 2022 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Allergy Alert plans were reviewed for the HASA and two plans were not complete for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
Corrected: August 31, 2022
July 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection there was a sanitizing spray within reach of the children in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: July 12, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on video failing to give aid to a child who was injured after hitting the wall with his head.
Corrected: July 15, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver stepped out of the room leaving one caregiver in charge of 14 two year old children. During this time a child was injured.
Corrected: July 15, 2022
June 1, 2022 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During follow up inspection, 2 infants were observed not strapped in the high chair table.
Corrected: June 1, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection it was observed that a cleaning/sanitizer bottle was down within reach of the children. The caregiver returned the bottle to a high cabinet during inspection.
Corrected: May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One electrical outlet was uncovered in a classroom that was accessible to the children. This was discussed with the caregiver.
Corrected: May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review at inspection for the infants.
Corrected: May 27, 2022
May 20, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not have access to the names and ages of the children they were responsible for at the time of inspection.
Corrected: May 20, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was taken by the wrist and forced to walk around with the caregiver while she cleaned tables. The child tried to get away and sit down and the caregiver did not let go of the child.
Corrected: June 9, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3317(3) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Wash Napkins, Bibs and Tablecloths
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera placing children's snack directly on the table for the child to eat.
Corrected: June 9, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not follow name to face transition and a child was left unsupervised in a classroom.
Corrected: June 9, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera cleaning a table that had food directly on it that a child was observed eating with a cleaning agent.
Corrected: June 9, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not contact the parents of the children involved in the two incidents until the day after the incidents, when standards require immediate contact.
Corrected: June 9, 2022
May 6, 2022 Standard § 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation has operated out of ratio in the opening times in the infant room.
Corrected: May 10, 2022
April 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A follow up was coducted on this day. This standard was re-cited. A caregiver was observed coming in the operation with the class for gym time and did not complete the transition name to face transition form as required by the operation. The caregiver did not use good judgment when this name to face transition was not completed which ensures all of the children are with the class as required and supervision is met. There were 3 opportunities for this to be completed. This was addressed by the operation during inspection.
Corrected: April 25, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. According to manufacturers instructions 100% bleach is required to be diluted with water before use. The caregiver did not complete this before bringing the bleach in the classroom to be used to clean up an accident.
Corrected: May 5, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver involved in the incident did not have documented orientation at the operation.
Corrected: May 5, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent immediately a child who had been placed at risk by having bleach spilled on them in an accident.
Corrected: May 5, 2022
April 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The director did not ensure that the staff were properly trained on cleaning procedures and orientation.
Corrected: May 5, 2022
April 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Three classrooms were observed with outlet covers that were not covered. This was corrected at inspection
Corrected: April 12, 2022
April 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was lifted by the wrists when they were picked up.
Corrected: April 26, 2022
March 24, 2022 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The director failed to have the operation operate in compliance when the operation has been cited for supervision 4 times in the last 6 months and 7 times in a year.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
March 24, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver did not hold a child's hand that is a known "runner" which resulted in a child running away from the class and across the street in to the parking lot another business.
Corrected: April 13, 2022
December 15, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child got out of the classroom and was down the hall and found by another teacher.
Corrected: December 17, 2021
December 13, 2021 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection the children in the kittens classroom were not buckled in the high chair table. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: December 13, 2021
December 13, 2021 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status. The employee left the operation during inspection.
Corrected: December 13, 2021
December 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child walked away from the class while in the gym area and was found in the foyer area unsupervised.
Corrected: December 20, 2021
September 24, 2021 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing two infants in restrictive devices. One of the Two were asleep. The other was in the swing for 15 minutes. The caregiver removed both children.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
September 22, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not properly supervise a group of children, which allowed a child to be left unsupervised outside.
Corrected: October 20, 2021
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