2026-09-11 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child out of seven records reviewed was missing indication that parent received Operational policies.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-18
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Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 5, 2026.
The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated September 11, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 9 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 9 cited deficiencies for 1st Step University Childcare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-05.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 4 |
| 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.
2026-09-11 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child out of seven records reviewed was missing indication that parent received Operational policies.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-18
2026-09-11 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child file has a food allergy and does not have a completed food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-30
2026-09-11 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of seven children files two children are missing the emergency contact name, number, and address.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-18
2026-09-11 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
Child was missing the address and phone number of the Healthcare provider.
2026-09-11 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-02. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
Sanitation Inspection was observed to be expired on 9/3/2026.
2026-09-11 · 746.1311(f)(1) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-25. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
The Director was missing 6 hours of Management training.
2026-09-11 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
Infant feeding form was filled out, but not signed and dated.
2026-09-11 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
Two caregivers were missing documentation of education requirements.
2026-09-11 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-25. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
Two caregivers were observed in a classroom caring for children without first aid training.
2026-09-11 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
Out of seven children files two children are missing the emergency contact name, number, and address.
2026-09-11 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-30. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
One child file has a food allergy and does not have a completed food allergy emergency plan on file.
2026-09-11 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: 2026-10-05.
One child out of seven records reviewed was missing indication that parent received Operational policies.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1488505
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.