First Steps Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Katy / Harris / 77450
Street address: 138 Applewhite Dr
Phone: (281) 392-9194
Capacity: 60
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 16, 2020
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 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated November 13, 2025.

The same records list 12 cited deficiencies dated January 3, 2024 to December 19, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 5 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 12 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 12 cited deficiencies for First Steps Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 5 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2025-11-13.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	5
Medium	2
Medium Low	1
Low	1
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

2025-12-19 · 746.5101(a) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-02

2025-10-30 · 746.5101(a) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-08

2025-10-30 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

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

Correction date recorded: 2025-11-07

Full citation history from HHSC (30)

2025-12-19 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2025-12-22.
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
2025-10-30 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-07. Correction verified: 2025-11-07.
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
2025-10-30 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-08. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
2024-11-05 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-08. Correction verified: 2024-11-05.
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
2024-11-05 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-19. Correction verified: 2024-11-05.
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
2024-11-05 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-11-12.
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
2024-11-05 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-11-12.
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
2024-04-05 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
2024-01-03 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-17. Correction verified: 2024-01-11.
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
2024-01-03 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-12. Correction verified: 2024-01-11.
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
2024-01-03 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-12. Correction verified: 2024-01-11.
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
2024-01-03 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-12. Correction verified: 2024-01-11.
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
2022-08-11 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
2022-08-11 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
2022-05-09 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-09. Correction verified: 2022-05-18.
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
2022-05-02 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-07. Correction verified: 2022-06-14.
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
2022-04-29 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
2022-04-29 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
2022-04-29 · 746.2429 · High
Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
2022-04-29 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
2022-04-29 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
2022-04-29 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-03. Correction verified: 2022-05-02.
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
2022-04-29 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
2022-04-29 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
2022-04-29 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-02.
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
2022-04-29 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-02. Correction verified: 2022-05-02.
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
2022-04-29 · 746.5209(c) · High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-02.
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
2022-04-29 · 746.1301(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-02. Correction verified: 2022-05-03.
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
2022-04-29 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
2022-04-29 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1342493

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.