Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 102 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1770477

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

September 2023

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

Yes

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

10 inspections on record, most recent Aug 7, 2026. 5 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 30, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Aug 18, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    3 out of 3 children did not have feeding instructions.

    Corrected Aug 20, 2025

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    3 out of 8 files reviewed did not have immunizations.

    Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 6, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.5617(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

    There was no first aid kit located in the transportation van. Note: This was corrected when the driver placed another kit in the van.

    Corrected Aug 27, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    In the Toddler room there were 2 outlets uncovered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director covered the outlets.

    Corrected Aug 27, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Feb 22, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    There is a missing bolt on the playground equipment for the kids.

    Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Admission Information

    2 out of 10 records reviewed there was no admission form on file.

    Corrected Feb 27, 2024

• Aug 9, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Reviewing transportation Children's emergency contact records, 4 out of 6 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.

    Corrected Aug 16, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 14, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• May 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 10, 2023Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    There was no emergency secondary location on the emergency preparedness plan. Note: THis was corrected at inspection when the permit holder added the secondary emergency location.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    In the Tiny Stepper's Classroom it was observed the Ceiling tile has a stained from possible leak.

    Corrected Apr 24, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5202(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

    Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5202(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

    Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    It was observed inside the Pre-K Classroom an ant bed at the exit door, ants coming inside the classroom.

    Corrected Apr 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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