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Texas HHSC records list 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 31, 2026.
The same records list 4 cited deficiencies dated January 17, 2025 to September 3, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 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.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 4 cited deficiencies for First Steps Daycare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High).
Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-31.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 0 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
2025-09-03 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Corrected at inspection
2025-01-17 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. The operation only reported one student being left unsupervised while knowing about the second student who was found on the back steps.
Correction date recorded: 2025-02-14
2025-01-17 · 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
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. Neglectful supervision occurred when two children were found outside of the operation. One student was found near the roadway by a passer byer and the other by a local officer.
Correction date recorded: 2025-02-14
2025-09-03 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
2025-01-17 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
2025-01-17 · 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: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. Neglectful supervision occurred when two children were found outside of the operation. One student was found near the roadway by a passer byer and the other by a local officer.
2025-01-17 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. The operation only reported one student being left unsupervised while knowing about the second student who was found on the back steps.
2023-09-21 · 746.4813(c) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-12. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
2023-01-19 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-01-23.
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
2023-01-19 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.
2023-01-19 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-01-23.
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
2022-12-12 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-12-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-12-12 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-12-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.
2022-11-10 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
2022-11-08 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-15. Correction verified: 2022-12-12.
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
2022-11-08 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
2022-11-08 · 746.1613(a)(5) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-09. Correction verified: 2022-12-12.
There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.
2022-09-07 · 746.5535(a)(1) · Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: 2022-09-12.
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
2022-09-07 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: 2022-09-12.
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1418063
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.