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First Baptist Church CDC

501 E North St, Kilgore, TX 75662 · Gregg County
Accepts child care subsidies

First Baptist Church CDC is a licensed child care center in Kilgore, TX, licensed for up to 180 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1997. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in Kilgore and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#2 of 6 centers in Kilgore
1High risk
3Medium High risk
4Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety2
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 29, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance when it was determined that parents were not allowed into the daycare except for pick-up and drop-off.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2026
Medium HighJan 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The floor vent in the infant room had a buildup of dust, and a few room inspected had peeling paint.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 30, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Multiple records were missing the completed Emergency Contact information.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
Medium LowMar 14, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
During the inspection the current employee list with first and last names was not posted, along with the keeping children safe poster and the required telephone numbers.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium HighMar 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The required amount of lock down drills were not conducted in 2023.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
MediumMar 14, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
During the inspection the operational policy was reviewed and found to be missing the promotion of physical activities.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an assessment. The employees who left survey was not completed by 11:59PM January 15th.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During the inspection the 3 infants not yet on table food had not had their feeding instructions reviewed and updated since March and April, one of the 3 did not have any date.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat, and the straps were not being used.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2022
HighOct 1, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the investigation I observed video footage and was informed that a caregiver pulled a child by the leg to move them across the floor.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity180 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 15, 1997
DirectorMilly Jacobs
Phone9039869064
State operation #523879

Common questions

Does First Baptist Church CDC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are First Baptist Church CDC’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First Baptist Church CDC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does First Baptist Church CDC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask First Baptist Church CDC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Kilgore, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has First Baptist Church CDC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 1, 2021: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does First Baptist Church CDC compare with other daycares in Kilgore?

It is #2 of 6 centers in Kilgore by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Baptist Church CDC last inspected?

Sep 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 523879 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.