First Baptist Church Child Development
801 W AVENUE D, GARLAND, TX 75040 7002Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 23% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 256
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment746.2805(1)
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space746.2909(3)
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised746.2401(7)
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional746.2421(a)
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age746.2415(b)
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