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Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC

114 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC is a licensed child care center in Victoria, TX, licensed for up to 95 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 18). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 28% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #21 of 31 centers in Victoria and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #21 of 31 centers in Victoria
11High risk
3Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 19 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 31, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication4
Caregiver conduct4
Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 31, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Two out of ten children records lacked current immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2026
HighAug 5, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
At the time of inspection, a provisional caregiver was left alone with children which violates conditions on the background.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
HighJul 29, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
The operation allowed 2 year old children to play with shaving cream. The can of shaving cream states to keep out of reach of children. The two year old children were observed putting the shaving cream in their mouth.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
HighJul 1, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a four-year-old child in time out for approximately 12 minutes. The child is only allowed to be in time out for four minutes.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
Medium LowApr 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Five personnel files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
MediumApr 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three out of ten caregivers lacked training in the required 6 topics.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
HighApr 24, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Six out of ten children records lacked current immunizations.
Correction verified May 9, 2025
HighFeb 24, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined a caregiver placed a child in a restrictive device for 27 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
HighOct 21, 2024InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Three infant were observed awake in restrictive devices for more than 15 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2024
Medium HighOct 16, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
Children were observed playing outside with no drinking water present. NOTE: This was corrected when water was brought outside.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 16, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
Two infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2024
HighJun 3, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training §746.2805(2)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver throws children's food away while they are still eating.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
HighJun 3, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver is yelling at children.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
MediumJul 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operation lacked the following operational policies- 746.501(18)and 746.501(28).
Correction verified Jul 17, 2023
HighJul 11, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
The toddler room had windex accesible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 11, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The toddler room diaper changing pad was torn.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
The first aid kit had multiple items that were expired. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A wooden post with nails exposed was observed on the playground, posing a risk to children. Note: This was corrected when the director removed the wooden post from the playground.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity95 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:45 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 26, 2020
DirectorMercedes Perez
Phone3614850005
State operation #1709223

Common questions

Does Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC take infants?

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

What are Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC’s hours?

5:45 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Golden Crescent area, which includes Victoria, is $27.20 a day for infants, $26.60 a day for toddlers and $25.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 31, 2026: “Required Immunizations.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Victoria?

It is tied for #21 of 31 centers in Victoria by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Mar 31, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1709223 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.