First Friends Preschool LLC

1636 CLARK ST, Harlingen, TX 78550Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 4, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
First Friends Preschool LLC
License number
1721917
Location
1636 CLARK ST, Harlingen, TX 78550
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 40.0/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected December 4, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor40.0 / 100
Health50/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

60

Total Violations

Dec 4, 2025

Last Inspection

64

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (60)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jan 3, 2024

The CPSC annual certification was not current. It was date 5/4/21. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jan 3, 2024

The CPSC annual certification was not current. It was date 5/4/21. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jan 3, 2024

The CPSC annual certification was not current. It was date 5/4/21. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jan 3, 2024

The CPSC annual certification was not current. It was date 5/4/21. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jan 24, 2023

Two staff members are not current with transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Jan 24, 2023

There is not adequate lighting during nap time in one classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 24, 2023

Playground located in the back of the building does not have six inches of loose fill surfacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jan 24, 2023

Infant feeding instructions were missing for a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jan 24, 2023

A child's file does not have proof of immunization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Jan 24, 2023

Fire extinguisher is not secured in the passengers compartment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 24, 2023

Playground located in the back of the building does not have six inches of loose fill surfacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Jan 24, 2023

Fire extinguisher is not secured in the passengers compartment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jan 24, 2023

Two staff members are not current with transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 24, 2023

Playground located in the back of the building does not have six inches of loose fill surfacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jan 24, 2023

A child's file does not have proof of immunization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jan 24, 2023

Infant feeding instructions were missing for a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Jan 24, 2023

There is not adequate lighting during nap time in one classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jan 24, 2023

Two staff members are not current with transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 24, 2023

Playground located in the back of the building does not have six inches of loose fill surfacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jan 24, 2023

A child's file does not have proof of immunization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jan 24, 2023

Infant feeding instructions were missing for a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Jan 24, 2023

There is not adequate lighting during nap time in one classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Jan 24, 2023

Fire extinguisher is not secured in the passengers compartment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Jan 24, 2023

Fire extinguisher is not secured in the passengers compartment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jan 24, 2023

A child's file does not have proof of immunization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jan 24, 2023

Infant feeding instructions were missing for a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jan 24, 2023

Two staff members are not current with transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Jan 24, 2023

There is not adequate lighting during nap time in one classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)May 18, 2022

There was no documentation of a fire drill having been done for the month of April. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by conducting a drill while licensing inspector was present.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)May 18, 2022

There was no documentation of a fire drill having been done for the month of April. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by conducting a drill while licensing inspector was present.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)May 18, 2022

There was no documentation of a fire drill having been done for the month of April. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by conducting a drill while licensing inspector was present.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)May 18, 2022

There was no documentation of a fire drill having been done for the month of April. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by conducting a drill while licensing inspector was present.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 25, 2022

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 25, 2022

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 25, 2022

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 25, 2022

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Dec 22, 2021

The transportation van (12 passenger) is not equipped with a child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Dec 22, 2021

The paperwork included in the vehicle does not contain the children's emergency treatment authorization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Dec 22, 2021

The transportation van (12 passenger) is not equipped with a child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Dec 22, 2021

The transportation van (12 passenger) is not equipped with a child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Dec 22, 2021

The paperwork included in the vehicle does not contain the children's emergency treatment authorization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Dec 22, 2021

The paperwork included in the vehicle does not contain the children's emergency treatment authorization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Dec 22, 2021

The transportation van (12 passenger) is not equipped with a child safety alarm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Dec 22, 2021

The paperwork included in the vehicle does not contain the children's emergency treatment authorization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Nov 3, 2021

Out of all the children's files reviewed, only 1 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Nov 3, 2021

Out of the children's files reviewed only 1 was missing the date of admission. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Nov 3, 2021

Out of all the children's files reviewed only 1 had incomplete information for the doctor and hosptial. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Nov 3, 2021

Out of all the children's files reviewed only 1 had incomplete information for the doctor and hosptial. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Nov 3, 2021

Out of all the children's files reviewed, only 1 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Nov 3, 2021

Out of all the children's files reviewed only 1 had incomplete information for the doctor and hosptial. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Nov 3, 2021

Out of the children's files reviewed only 1 was missing the date of admission. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Nov 3, 2021

Out of all the children's files reviewed, only 1 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(11)Nov 3, 2021

Out of all the children's files reviewed only 1 had incomplete information for the doctor and hosptial. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Nov 3, 2021

Out of all the children's files reviewed, only 1 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Nov 3, 2021

Out of the children's files reviewed only 1 was missing the date of admission. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Nov 3, 2021

Out of the children's files reviewed only 1 was missing the date of admission. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection by filling in the missing information.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Jul 26, 2021

There was no carbon monoxide detector inside the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Jul 26, 2021

There was no carbon monoxide detector inside the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Jul 26, 2021

There was no carbon monoxide detector inside the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Jul 26, 2021

There was no carbon monoxide detector inside the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Friends Preschool LLC's safety grade?

First Friends Preschool LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 40.0 out of 100.

How many violations does First Friends Preschool LLC have?

First Friends Preschool LLC has 60 total violations on record, including 36 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.

When was First Friends Preschool LLC last inspected?

First Friends Preschool LLC was last inspected on December 4, 2025.

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