1st Step Early Learning Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 47 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Accredited
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided
• 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

976846

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

November 2009

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

12 inspections on record, most recent Aug 3, 2026. 5 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 7, 2025Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plans

    Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.

    Corrected Aug 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.

    Corrected Aug 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.

    Corrected Aug 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4813(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

    6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.

    Corrected Aug 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    One infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device during inspection.

    Corrected Sep 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    Two infants were napping in a crib that did not have a sheet.

    Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 18, 2024Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.4003(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    The operation had antibiotic ointment inside of the first aid kit that expired in of May 2020. This was corrected when it was removed from the first aid kit.

    Corrected Sep 18, 2024, at the inspection

  • 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The operation's operational policies did not include parent's rights.

    Corrected Sep 27, 2024

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

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    One child did not have current immunizations on file.

    Corrected Oct 2, 2024

  • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    One staff did not know the correct number of children they had in care and was responsible for.

    Corrected Sep 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

    The operation was not completing an infant daily report for two infants in care or sharing the information that would be included on the report with the parents.

    Corrected Sep 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1105(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

    Two staff did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.

    Corrected Sep 27, 2024

• Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 22, 2022Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    The operational policies were missing the following: - infant safe sleep - promotion of indoor/outdoor activities

    Corrected Jan 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given

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

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Two out of six children files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.

    Corrected Jan 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2405(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

    A 9-month-old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a sleeping mat.

    Corrected Dec 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

    During nap time there were 13 children ages 9 months to 4 years old with one caregiver. There was nobody else in the building.

    Corrected Dec 22, 2022

• Jan 7, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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