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Licensed center · Katy, TX

First Steps Learning Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 60
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care
  • Accredited

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138 Applewhite Dr
Katy, TX 77450 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
60 children
Meals
Snacks provided
Nearby
7 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 60 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Accredited
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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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
1699246
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
June 2020
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

16 inspections on record, most recent Nov 13, 2025. 9 of 22 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Dec 19, 2025Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.

      Corrected Jan 2, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.

      Corrected Dec 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 5, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.

      Corrected Nov 15, 2024

    • 746.4751(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.

      Corrected Nov 15, 2024

    • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.

      Corrected Nov 8, 2024

    • 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

      Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.

      Corrected Nov 19, 2024

  • Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 21, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 16, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Apr 5, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.

      Corrected May 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 3, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.

      Corrected Jan 12, 2024

    • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.

      Corrected Jan 12, 2024

    • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.

      Corrected Jan 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 31, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 18, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

30 standards cited across 16 inspections, most recently Nov 13, 2025. All 30 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High1240%
  • Medium High1240%
  • Medium310%
  • Medium Low27%
  • Low13%
Visits with nothing cited
10 of 16 shown
Corrected at the visit
5 of 30 findings, 25 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Dec 19, 2025

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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