Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Santa Fe / Galveston / 77510
Street address: 4300 Fm 646 Rd N Ste A
Phone: (409) 316-4588
Capacity: 99
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:15 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 11, 2019
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 7, 2026.

The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated January 11, 2024 to January 7, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 5 cited deficiencies for Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-07.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	3
Medium	1
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-01-07 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-21

2026-01-07 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-21

2026-01-07 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-21

Full citation history from HHSC (8)

2026-01-07 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-21. Correction verified: 2026-01-13.
At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
2026-01-07 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-21. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.
2026-01-07 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-21. Correction verified: 2026-01-08.
At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.
2024-01-11 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The gauze pads and asprin medications in the first aid kit are expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the items were removed.
2024-01-11 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The diaper changing mat in the older infant room has small rips and tears. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was changed out for a new mat.
2023-10-03 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-21.
A former caregiver did not display good judgement while repeatedly trying to make an infant walk. The infant fell and required medical attention.
2023-01-17 · 746.2207(c)(1) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
During inspection, two classrooms were obeserved watching movies before breakfast.
2022-01-20 · 746.4135(c) · Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The CPSC form was last signed 9-14-20. This was corrected at inspection when the webiste was reviewed and form signed.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1325872

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.