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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
138 Applewhite Dr, Katy, TX 77450 · Harris County · 56 licensed daycares in 77450
Capacity rank 35 of 56 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 31 in 77450
Nearest daycares
- Melissa Marie Borjas0.3 mi · Listed family home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool
- West Memorial Elementary YMCA Asp0.6 mi · Licensed center · School age
- Vanguard Academy Katy0.6 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- West Kingsland Kindercare0.6 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Primrose School Of North Mason Creek0.8 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Guidepost Montessori At Katy0.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
- 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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