First Steps Montessori Learning Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 37 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided

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

1748762

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 2023

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent Jul 21, 2026. 5 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 20, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 1, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 30, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 10, 2026Self-reported incident3 standards 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 on information gathered during the investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child when the child was able to wander outside the daycare alone.

    Corrected May 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

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

    Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child wandered away from the daycare unsupervised.

    Corrected May 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not provide the parent of the child who wandered outside unsupervised with an incident report.

    Corrected May 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 31, 2026Self-reported incident3 standards 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

    During an investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three hours.

    Corrected May 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given

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

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    During an investigation, it was determined that the caregivers did not know how many children were in their care on the day of the incident.

    Corrected May 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.

    Corrected May 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 30, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.303(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Report Change in Director

    During the inspection, it was learned that the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director provided me with their qualifications.

    Corrected Jan 27, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    The Director does not have the required training in the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this title (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?)

    Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    The primary caregiver in the toddler classroom has provisional conditions and was caring for the children alone. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver was added in the classroom.

    Corrected Feb 26, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    One caregiver that provides care for children younger than 24 months of age, does not have the required training. One clock hour of the annual training hours must cover the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 3, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.301(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care

    The operation allowed a 5 year old child in care before requesting that Child Care Regulation amend their permit to add ages 5 years and up. The operation is currently permitted to care for only children between 0-4 years.

    Corrected Aug 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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